Category: Suburban News

  • Sayreville’s public works director gets tenure Democratic council majority overrides GOP mayor’s veto

    Staff Writer By Takesha Pettus Sayreville’s public works director gets tenure Democratic council majority overrides GOP mayor’s veto SAYREVILLE — Tenure has been granted to the director of public works, despite efforts from Mayor Kennedy O’Brien to veto the ordinance. Director of Public Works Bernie Bailey is now a tenured employee in the borough. Under…

  • O.B. worked to control development

    Staff Writer By natalie m. vena OLD BRIDGE — Looking back over the past year, one thing is certain: The priorities of the township are preserving open space, preventing overdevelopment and caring for children and the elderly. Voters passed an open space referendum for the township on Nov. 7. The referendum requires Old Bridge residents…

  • Winter Fun

    Michael Hahn of Old Bridge took his daughters, Kelly, 10, and Lauren, 8, for a sleigh ride with his quad, while his son Mikey, 6, rides up front. MARIE ORTIZ

  • Sayreville’s Mayor O’Brien plans changes for 2001 New Republican council majority takes control; mayor seeks land use changes

    Staff Writer By takesha pettus Sayreville’s Mayor O’Brien plans changes for 2001 New Republican council majority takes control; mayor seeks land use changes SAYREVILLE — With the election in November of two new council members, the Republican Party now holds a 4-2 voting majority over Democrats on the council. The mayor is also a Republican.…

  • Middlesex County awarded federal emergency funds

    Middlesex County awarded federal emergency funds The United Way has announced that Middlesex County has been chosen to receive $359,485 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs. The funds were appropriated by the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board, and are chaired by the Federal Emergency Management Agency which include representatives from the Salvation Army,…

  • Earlier closing for clubs, bars proposed Sayreville council working on law to ban nude entertainment

    Staff Writer By TAKESHA PETTUS Earlier closing for clubs, bars proposed Sayreville council working on law to ban nude entertainment The Sayreville Borough Council has once again proposed changing the closing time for local bars and clubs to 2 a.m. The council approved the measure on first reading at Monday’s reorganization meeting. A second reading…

  • O.B.’s early start kept snow problems under control

    JEFF HUNTLEY Krystina Demaio, 7, and Anthony Demaio, 7, enjoy an exhilarating ride as they sled down a hill at Sayreville High School on Sunday. Plenty of planning and getting an early start kept Old Bridge roads safe during Saturday’s snow storm. According to Rocco Donatelli, director of public works, planning was the key to…

  • Inside out

    Are they skating inside or outside? A photo taken from the outside of the Old Bridge Ice Arena gives a view of both worlds simultaneously as ice skaters enjoy a day of skating on Friday. MARIE ORTIZ

  • Bradlees to honor cash cards

    Maria Ortiz East Brunswick residents were out in full force on Friday, hoping to find last-minute bargains at Bradlees on Route 18. Bradlees Corp., Massachusetts, announced last week it is going out of business. Unfortunately for these shoppers, Bradlees closed its doors for inventory on Friday. In light of complaints fueled by angry customers, before…