Category: Suburban News

  • OLD BRIDGE — When he accepted the job as principal of the Miller School back in December 1996, Dr. Carl Schavio knew he had his work cut out for him. Dr. Carl Schavio Then principal of the Virgil I. Grissom School, Schavio continued wearing that hat for the next eight months while preparing Miller School…

  • Accused Rossmoor burglar caught fleeing from scene

    By sandi carpelloStaff Writer By sandi carpello Staff Writer MONROE — A Trenton man was arrested Friday night after he was caught in the act of burglarizing homes inside the Rossmoor retirement community, according to police. A resident of the second home to be burglarized called police at 9:30 p.m. to report that the suspect,…

  • Convenience stores fight confession ordinance

    Law forces stores to post signs re: convictions of underage cigarette sales By sue m. morganStaff Writer Convenience stores fight confession ordinance By sue m. morgan Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — Concerned about a possible financial backlash resulting from a new ordinance requiring merchants found guilty of selling cigarettes to minors to post signage confessing…

  • SAYREVILLE — A mother-and-daughter team from North Brunswick have turned a personal interest and a dose of bad luck into a unique opportunity to open a business together. VERONICA YANKOWSKI Melissa Fritzinger and mom Linda Jarman have opened a new Curves For Women gym in Sayreville on Washington Road. Last month, Linda Jarman and daughter…

  • No need for more food on Rt. 18, board says

    By vincent todaroStaff Writer No need for more food on Rt. 18, board says By vincent todaro Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — The Amerada Hess Corp. has been told by the Zoning Board of Adjustment that the sale of snack foods at its Route 18 gasoline station is in violation of a township ordinance. The…

  • Council votes out fast-food despite planners’ decision

    Decision means Wendy By sandi carpelloStaff Writer By sandi carpello Staff Writer MILLTOWN — The unyielding opposition of area residents to a proposal for a Wendy’s fast-food restaurant on Ryders Lane was mollified Monday night when the Borough Council voted to change an ordinance regarding permitted uses on the site. Rejecting a recommendation issued Friday…

  • Resident cracking down on illegal cigarette sales

    Local man uses new law, Web sitein his crusade By sue m. morganStaff Writer Local man uses new law, Web site in his crusade By sue m. morgan Staff Writer If Madison Park resident Louis Valentino hears that merchants operating in Old Bridge have sold cigarettes to minors, he says he will personally visit their…

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    FARRAH MAFFAI New Jersey Nets forward Kenyon Martin signs a jersey for Allan Oliver, who was first in line and waited hours for Martin’s appearance at the grand opening of Dunkin’ Donuts, Route 9 in Old Bridge, on Saturday.

  • Board institutes dress code … on itself

    The all-male board requires membersto wear jackets, ties By jennifer domeStaff Writer Board institutes dress code … on itself The all-male board requires members to wear jackets, ties By jennifer dome Staff Writer The Sayreville Board of Education has adopted a new policy requiring its members to wear business attire at all regular meetings. In…