Category: Suburban News

  • Series of purse snatchings seen in 3 neighboring towns

    Series of purse snatchings seen in 3 neighboring towns A rash of purse snatchings that took place during January in South River have continued with reports of the thefts in both East Brunswick and Milltown. A violent purse snatching was reported in the parking lot of the Brunswick Square Mall, Route 18, Jan. 29, white…

  • Mayor, split council rule site fit for redevelopment

    Power conversion plantbeing considered for tract near River Road By jennifer domeStaff Writer Power conversion plant being considered for tract near River Road By jennifer dome Staff Writer Because the Sayreville Borough Council was divided 3-3 on a resolution to rezone 86 acres near River Road for redevelopment, it took a vote from Republican Mayor…

  • Local girls tap their talent during weekend in NYC

    By jennifer domeStaff Writer Local girls tap their talent during weekend in NYC By jennifer dome Staff Writer CHRIS KELLY Jami Katz (l-r), Courtney Lynch, Krystina Miller and Jackie Dicker, members of Ultimate Danceworks in Sayreville and Old Bridge, will be attending a tap festival in New York City. The foursome will also perform at…

  • Fire guts six apartments

    Blaze began Fridaymorning in bedroomof first-floor apartment By sue m. morganStaff Writer Blaze began Friday morning in bedroom of first-floor apartment By sue m. morgan Staff Writer VERONICA YANKOWSKI Monique Smith helps her family collect what it can after a fire tore through their apartment building Friday. OLD BRIDGE — Six families whose apartments were…

  • Watershed group gets OK

    to use Washington Ave. site By sandi carpelloStaff Writer to use Washington Ave. site By sandi carpello Staff Writer MILLTOWN — The remains of an historic building on Washington Avenue will be transformed into the headquarters for a local environmental group. The Borough Council unanimously voted Jan. 27 to permit the Lawrence Brook Watershed Partnership…

  • Council brings tumultuous appointing process to end

    Trio still opposes some contracts, but mayor By jennifer domeStaff Writer Council brings tumultuous appointing process to end By jennifer dome Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — There was no sign of discord or conflict among any members of the Borough Council during their special meeting Jan. 30. Yet the votes of the council members proved otherwise…

  • Mail carrier attacked

    By sue m. morganStaff Writer By sue m. morgan Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — A township resident charged with assaulting his mailman last week could face federal charges in the incident, according to a spokesman for the U.S. Postal Inspector’s Office. Because mail carriers are federal employees, Arthur J. Parker of Euclid Drive in the…

  • Builders’ Ford Ave. plans

    in line with boro By brian donahueStaff Writer Builders’ Ford Ave. plans in line with boro’s wishes Proposals for former tire factory site include housing, retail, offices By brian donahue Staff Writer MILLTOWN — Seven developers have submitted proposals to redevelop 19 acres on Ford Avenue with residential housing and commercial and retail uses. The…

  • Expert: Birch Hill’s no good for office, commercial uses

    Testimony continueson developer By sue m. morganStaff Writer Expert: Birch Hill’s no good for office, commercial uses Testimony continues on developer’s plan to build adult community By sue m. morgan Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — A wooded location that limits roadway visibility and unfavorable market conditions would make the 55-acre Birch Hill location a poor…