Category: Suburban News

  • Cancer concerns addressed at MCUA

    By takesha pettus SAYREVILLE — Some workers at the Middlesex County Utility Authority (MCUA) say they are concerned about cancer. Recent annual medical examinations of employees of the Main Street extension plant have prompted concern from officials after lab urinalysis tests found abnormal levels of phenol. However, Richard Fitamant, executive director of the MCUA, said…

  • Old Bridge history could be written in poetry

    Old Bridge history could be written in poetry By natalie m. vena OLD BRIDGE — A poetry enthusiast approached the Township Council with a cultural suggestion, not a political one, during a recent meeting. Joe Lyons, a member of a local poetry group and a township resident for the past 10 years, asked the council…

  • Presbyterian church to hold Bible school

    Presbyterian church to hold Bible school Vacation Bible School will be held at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 367 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick, Aug. 14-18 from 9 a.m. to noon. This year’s theme is "In the Race With Jesus." The school will be held for children 31/2 years old to sixth grade (completed). The registration fee is…

  • Sayreville boy, 3, makes a splash on the small screen

    By takesha pettus Sayreville boy, 3, makes a splash on the small screen Tyler Scott SAYREVILLE — A rising child star and borough resident is being featured in a nationally televised commercial. The next time you watch a commercial for Immodium you just might see 3-year-old Tyler Scott playing in the bathtub. Tyler’s mom, Dawn,…

  • Crafts, stories, movies set at Sayreville Library

    The Sayreville Public Library, 1050 Washington Road, will offer several upcoming youth programs. Children ages 3-12 are invited to a craft program at 10:30 a.m. on Aug. 4. Youngsters under age 7 must be accompanied by an adult. Participants should bring their own scissors. Peter and the Wolf and Pluto’s Surprise Package will be screened…

  • Dead bird in borough had West Nile virus Health officials warn residents to take precautions

    By Takesha Pettus Dead bird in borough had West Nile virus Health officials warn residents to take precautions Sayreville residents are being warned to take precautions after the state confirmed a dead crow found in the borough 10 days ago was infected with the West Nile virus. Warning letters and cable channel advisories are being…

  • Extension granted for dam repairs Cheesequake Village looking for help with dam problems

    Extension granted for dam repairs Cheesequake Village looking for help with dam problems By Natalie M. Vena To repair or not to repair, that is the question in Old Bridge. It was standing room only at the July 24 Township Council meeting. Senior citizens from Cheesequake Village, a 55-and-over adult community in the township, showed…

  • Police make more drug arrests at Birch Hill

    OLD BRIDGE — During a private party at Birch Hill Nightclub over the weekend, police arrested eight people for possession of drugs. The arrests occurred between 10:30 p.m. on Friday night and 1 a.m. Saturday morning. Six people between the ages of 18 and 20 years old were charged with possession of ecstasy, and two…

  • Plays-in-the-Park sets auditions for ‘Aladdin’

    Plays-in-the-Park sets auditions for ‘Aladdin’ Middlesex County Plays-in-the-Park will hold open auditions for its upcoming children’s musical, Aladdin, at 4 p.m. on Aug. 26 at the Stephen J. Capestro Theater, Edison. Roles are open for adults; the play is a children’s musical performed by adults. Interested individuals should prepare 16 bars of an up-tempo song,…