Category: Suburban News

  • New version of Jolene’s

    Law on tap for Aug. 16 By takesha pettus Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — The Borough Council has repealed Jolene’s Law in an effort to defer bus driver responsibility. Since June, the borough has been discussing ways of revising the ordinance. Under the original proposal, which was approved in July, bus stops would be mandated on…

  • JEFF HUNTLEY

    Travis Read-Giase, 3, and Francesca Read-Giase, 8, enjoy a ride at the Middlesex County Fair on Monday. The fair, which is at the county fairgrounds in East Brunswick, runs through Sunday. For more fair pictures, turn to page 13.

  • South River dumps old recycling center schedule

    Staff Writer By Takesha Pettus South River dumps old recycling center schedule MARIE ORTIZ Two soda bottles filled with motor oil sit just outside the gates of the South River Recycling Center, Ivan Way. Drop-off days at the center were recently limited after numerous complaints of illegal dumping. SOUTH RIVER — Residents who drop off…

  • Old Bridge Library sets August exhibits, displaysA variety of exhibits and displays will be featured during the month of August at the Old Bridge Public Library Main Branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road.

    Old Bridge Library sets August exhibits, displaysA variety of exhibits and displays will be featured during the month of August at the Old Bridge Public Library Main Branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. "The Bridges of New Jersey," an exhibit of photographs by Jay Smith, will be displayed in the art gallery. Information on library…

  • Liquor license hearings tonight Sayreville Borough Council will hear testimony

    Staff Writer By takesha pettus Liquor license hearings tonight Sayreville Borough Council will hear testimony The renewal of liquor licenses for three Sayreville clubs will finally be heard tonight. The Borough Council will hear testimony on complaints about Club Bene, Hunka Bunka Ballroom and Club Abyss from police as the first of three scheduled hearings…

  • Diabetes education program set at hospital

    JEFF HUNTLEY The township of Old Bridge is proposing to install a traffic light at the corner of Ely Avenue and Matawan Road. "Living With Diabetes," a six-week educational program for diabetics, their family members and parents of children with diabetes, will begin on Sept. 12 at St. Peter’s University Hospital, 254 Easton Ave., New…

  • Police Auxiliary is seeking new members

    The Sayreville Police Auxiliary is conducting a membership recruitment drive. Interested applicants must be at least 21 years of age, residents of Sayreville, able to pass a criminal background check, possess a valid New Jersey driver’s license and be willing to donate the necessary time and effort to attend police training courses as required and…

  • Quote of the week:

    "Maybe the state will one day get with the program and punish these people." Raymond Skarzynski Sayreville Councilman Page 5

  • Homeowners fight to protect their property

    Homeowners fight to protect their property By natalie m. vena Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — Two local residents are fighting to protect their property from being altered by the township. Michael and Jeannine Carey own a home on the corner of Matawan Road and Ely Avenue. The front of their home faces Matawan Road and…