Category: Suburban News

  • Council goes against mayor

    to keep O.B. animal shelterButler cites employees By sue m. morganStaff Writer to keep O.B. animal shelter Butler cites employees’ years of service as a factor in deciding on operation By sue m. morgan Staff Writer Ending weeks of trepidation and unease shared by two animal shelter employees and their supporters, the president of the…

  • Handling of sewer problem at bar called into question

    By jennifer domeStaff Writer By jennifer dome Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — At the request of the Middlesex County Health Department, the owner of Krainski’s Bar and Hall, Thomas Street, closed the establishment Sunday after raw sewage was found leaking from the premises. Health department inspector John Dowd was called to the scene Saturday, Aug. 10…

  • Former fire chief arrested

    By sue m. morganStaff Writer By sue m. morgan Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — A township man who formerly served as a chief of the South Old Bridge Volunteer Fire Co. has been arrested and charged with the aggravated sexual assault of a juvenile girl that allegedly occurred two to three years ago. Thomas J.…

  • Residents say they’re still waiting for speed humps

    By jennifer domeStaff Writer Residents say they’re still waiting for speed humps By jennifer dome Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — A borough resident acting on behalf of the residents of Eugene Boulevard asked Borough Council members Monday why they are not trying harder to eliminate speed problems in their neighborhood. According to Michael Brodziak, each resident…

  • Britney and the Boys hit Old Bridge, sort of

    Concert series hits peak with two tribute actsin one night at the park By sue m. morganStaff Writer Britney and the Boys hit Old Bridge, sort of Concert series hits peak with two tribute acts in one night at the park By sue m. morgan Staff Writer FARRAH MAFFAI Young fans vie for the attention…

  • Waterfront park unveiled with food, entertainment

    $1.5M more in state funding received to extend park to cty. border Alina Vinci, 7, (above) is pleased with her butterfly cheek decoration, which came courtesy of a face painter at the dedication of the Old Bridge Waterfront Park on Saturday in Laurence Harbor. At right, James Graham, 2, gets ready for a ride down…

  • Hadassah will sponsor bus trip to Atlantic City

    East Brunswick Hadassah will sponsor an Aug. 25 trip to the Sands Casino, Atlantic City. A motorcoach will depart at 10:45 a.m. from the parking lot at the East Brunswick Jewish Center, 511 Ryders Lane. Return is set for approximately 9 p.m. Cost is $20 per person, with a $14 return in coin. Members and…

  • Latest racetrack dispute centers on noise survey

    Track officials deny claims of two residents about health issues By dave benjamin & mark RosmanStaff Writers Latest racetrack dispute centers on noise survey By dave benjamin & mark Rosman Staff Writers Two Manalapan residents have taken a survey which they claim indicates that health problems are being caused by noise coming from Old Bridge…

  • Council moving ahead with controversial zone change

    Ordinance to changezoning to two lotsintroduced in 4-2 vote By jennifer domeStaff Writer Council moving ahead with controversial zone change Ordinance to change zoning to two lots introduced in 4-2 vote By jennifer dome Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — The Borough Council is expected to vote on an ordinance that would change the zoning of two…