Category: Suburban News

  • Senior housing proposal still under negotiations Old Bridge Housing Authority says it could lose $600,000

    Staff Writer By natalie m. vena Senior housing proposal still under negotiations Old Bridge Housing Authority says it could lose $600,000 The local Housing Authority is not happy with the resolution proposed by Old Bridge regarding the purchase of township-owned property for the development of a senior-citizens housing complex. Last month, the council agreed to…

  • Performance

    Students at Memorial School in Old Bridge enjoy a dazzling performance by a member of the Chinese Cultural Center, New York, last Wednesday at the school. MARIE ORTIZ

  • Borough official

    suggests hiring executive sec. SAYREVILLE — A local councilman has suggested hiring an executive secretary to replace the borough’s business administrator. Councilman Ray Skarzynski said he would like to explore hiring an executive secretary instead of replacing former Business Administrator Joseph D’Arco. Earlier this year, D’Arco announced that he would be leaving his post after…

  • Fire company wants new aerial truck

    SAYREVILLE — The borough fire department is once again asking for a new fire truck. The fire department has been requesting a new aerial fire truck for the Sayreville Engine Company No. 1 for the past two years. A tight municipal budget has not allowed for the borough to approve the purchase of the truck.…

  • 530-acre site considered for development Old Bridge looks to the old O&Y site for commercial projects

    Staff Writer By natalie m. vena 530-acre site considered for development Old Bridge looks to the old O&Y site for commercial projects OLD BRIDGE — If a 530-acre tract of township-owned land is developed, it could bring in big bucks by enticing taxpaying businesses to settle here. At least, that is the hope. At the…

  • Public works director may be tenured GOP councilman calls act blatantly political and shameful

    Staff Writer By Takesha Pettus Public works director may be tenured GOP councilman calls act blatantly political and shameful SAYREVILLE — Some Borough Council members want to tenure the public works director position. Council President Mary Novak said she wants to ensure that no one’s position in the borough can be used as a political…

  • Food baskets

    Members of the Youth Interact Club prepare food baskets for seniors and less fortunate Old Bridge residents at the Old Bridge Rotary Senior Complex on Saturday. JEFF HUNTLEY

  • Residents face additional water rate increase Average homeowner in Sayreville will see $28 annual increase

    Residents face additional water rate increase Average homeowner in Sayreville will see $28 annual increase SAYREVILLE — Residents who pay for water services in the borough can expect yet another increase in their water rates come next year. According to acting Business Administrator Wayne Kronowski, residents can look forward to a 6 cent increase on…

  • Planning Board approves Ernston Road extension

    Staff Writer By takesha pettus Planning Board approves Ernston Road extension SAYREVILLE — Ernston Road traffic may get a little lighter now that a proposal to construct a connection to Main Street has been approved. On Monday, the Planning Board approved the proposal by JKA Associates to extend Ernston Road to East Main Street. Mayor…