Category: Suburban News

  • N.J. Turnpike accident claims life of South River man, 22

    By jennifer domeStaff Writer By jennifer dome Staff Writer SOUTH RIVER — A 22-year-old borough resident died last week as a result of injuries suffered in a motor vehicle accident on the New Jersey Turnpike at 1:16 a.m. July 19. Joseph M. Aschettino died July 23, four days after the accident, due to head trauma…

  • Noise level at plant determined to be OK

    By jennifer domeStaff Writer Noise level at plant determined to be OK By jennifer dome Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — Testing begun July 23 at the AES Red Oak power plant is continuing over a two-week period, but officials said none of the previous noise problems had resurfaced as of earlier this week. In April and…

  • Minor injuries in Rt. 9 pile-up

    By jennifer domeStaff Writer Minor injuries in Rt. 9 pile-up By jennifer dome Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — An accident involving five cars backed up traffic on Route 9 southbound July 17 as police and rescue officials cleared the damaged vehicles and extinguished a fire that ignited as a result of the crash. The accident occurred…

  • Bus company holds contract as parties face off in court

    Suburban, E.B. By vincent todaroStaff Writer Bus company holds contract as parties face off in court Suburban, E.B.’s longtime contract holder, retains exclusive use of lots By vincent todaro Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — All three parties involved in the township’s decision to award its commuter bus contract to the Academy bus company are appealing…

  • Business

    Rues Ln. apartment complex aimed at wealthier seniors Kushner Companies will build the Horizons at East Brunswick, an upscale apartment building for senior citizens, on Cranbury Road near the township’s municipal complex. Rues Ln. apartment complex aimed at wealthier seniors EAST BRUNSWICK — Construction is expected to begin this fall on Horizons at East Brunswick,…

  • New plaza might replace ads on Jake Brown Road

    By sue m. morganStaff Writer By sue m. morgan Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — A new retail/office center might replace eight billboards currently greeting motorists at Route 516 and Jake Brown Road under a use variance application presented to the Zoning Board of Adjustment last Thursday. In presenting the application from Jake Brown Plaza L.L.C.…

  • Seven cars stolen from complex

    By jennifer domeStaff Writer By jennifer dome Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — Police reported a rash of motor vehicle thefts at the Winding Woods apartment complex last week. Seven vehicles were stolen from the parking lots behind the various buildings in the apartment complex between July 17 and 20, according to police reports, The first car…

  • Checkers gets board’s OK to use Route 516 property

    By sue m. morganStaff Writer Checkers gets board’s OK to use Route 516 property By sue m. morgan Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — Representatives of a Checkers fast food franchise have cleared the first hurdle toward constructing a 1950s-style drive-in/walk-up restaurant and accompanying office building on Route 516. The Zoning Board of Adjustment voted unanimously…

  • Terrorism memorial slated for Sayreville waterfront

    High school students will enter design proposalsin county-wide contest By brian donahueStaff Writer High school students will enter design proposals in county-wide contest By brian donahue Staff Writer In light of the fact that some 57 residents of Middlesex County lost their lives in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, county officials are planning to build…