Category: Suburban News

  • O.B. council considers wish list items for ’03

    Baker, Cannon disputeneed for bullet-proof glass, more security By sue m. morganStaff Writer O.B. council considers wish list items for ’03 Baker, Cannon dispute need for bullet-proof glass, more security By sue m. morgan Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — Repairs to weather-beaten roads, drainage improvements to the Sayrewood South athletic fields and stepped-up security enhancements…

  • Community Bulletin Board

    E.B. temple Sisterhoodseeks craft fair vendors E.B. temple Sisterhood seeks craft fair vendors Vendors are sought for the Sisterhood of Temple B’nai Shalom Spring Boutique and Craft Fair set for 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on March 30 at the temple, Fern and Old Stage roads, East Brunswick. For table information or to reserve, call…

  • Harvey case remains open three years after killing

    Group still offering reward for apprehension of responsible party By jennifer domeStaff Writer Harvey case remains open three years after killing By jennifer dome Staff Writer SOUTH RIVER — The only unsolved murder case in the borough remains under investigation by the South River Police Department. Police Detective Sgt. John Casey said the file for…

  • Officials assess needs at town’s sports fields

    By jennifer domeStaff Writer By jennifer dome Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — As the borough’s population continues to grow, so does the population of children involved with organized sports. More children means more fields and more money are needed for organizations such as the borough’s Little League, Soccer Association, Athletic Association and Pop Warner football, among…

  • Former state senator named SERA director

    By jennifer domeStaff Writer Former state senator named SERA director By jennifer dome Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — Members of the Sayreville Economic Redevelopment Agency (SERA) have decided that they have too much work on their hands as they move forward with plans to redevelop land near River Road and on the National Lead Industries property.…

  • Chunks of change spent by towns on snow costs

    By jennifer domeStaff Writer By jennifer dome Staff Writer Communities across the region are experiencing tough dents in their budgets thanks to the snow storm that hit the area over Presidents Day weekend. Nearly two dozen inches of snow meant that public works crews, as well as police and emergency service personnel, had to work…

  • Agencies asked to list open space to save

    By jennifer domeStaff Writer Agencies asked to list open space to save By jennifer dome Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — Uncharted territory may be a thing of the past in the borough, but the Planning Board is searching for open space, anywhere that may be. At the board’s Feb. 19 meeting, Board Planner John Leoncavallo presented…

  • Experts discuss ideas for change at summit

    Panelists: No easy way to stop reliance on property taxes to fund education By vincent todaroStaff Writer Experts discuss ideas for change at summit By vincent todaro Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — If New Jersey is the wealthiest state in the nation, why is its educational system in such a crisis? That was one of…

  • Reverse 911 system sought for Old Bridge

    Vote on purchaseof notification system awaits advice from police chief By sue m. morganStaff Writer Reverse 911 system sought for Old Bridge Vote on purchase of notification system awaits advice from police chief By sue m. morgan Staff Writer A computerized system that would alert residents about hazardous situations, such as natural disasters or a…