Category: Suburban News

  • 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…

  • Gone Fishin’

    Park volunteer Lynn Murphy helps youngsters cast off during the Summer Outreach Fishing Program at Cheesequake State Park, Old Bridge, on Monday. For story, see page 28.

  • Applicant proposes self-storage facility

    JEFF HUNTLEY A developer plans to build another storage facility on this vacant lot on Route 34 next to Amboy Road and Shurgard Storage Center, Old Bridge. OLD BRIDGE — An applicant appeared before the Zoning Board of Adjustment Thursday, seeking approval to erect a storage facility on Route 34, across from Amboy Road. Treasure…

  • Coca-Cola, Sayreville board finalize contract

    By TAKESHA PETTUS Coca-Cola, Sayreville board finalize contract SAYREVILLE — Come September, it’s always Coca-Cola in district schools. Last week, the Board of Education approved the long-awaited deal with Coca-Cola for corporate sponsorship in the district. The deal gives Coca-Cola exclusive rights of vending machines and sales at sporting events in district schools. The five-year…

  • Borough Council waits on Metricom deal

    SAYREVILLE — The Borough Council won’t sign any deals with Metricom until it sees proof that its Internet access product works. The Harrison-based company appeared before the council on July 17 to give an update about its product. According to Richard Bollon, government relations representative for Metricom, the company is planning to launch its high-speed…

  • Local municipalities can become cyberdistricts

    By natalie m. vena OLD BRIDGE — Cyberdistrict — it sounds like a city right out of a Star Wars movie. In reality, cyberdistricts exist throughout the country, and the governor intends to create cyberdistricts across the state. The initiative, called the New Jersey Cyberdistricts Program, offers grants to municipalities and qualified not-for-profit developers to…

  • Attorney will review fund-raising ball plan

    Attorney will review fund-raising ball plan SAYREVILLE — The Borough Council is considering organizing a committee to hold a fund-raising ball next year. If approved, the ball would raise funds for various projects throughout the borough. The suggestion for the ball was made by Councilman Vincent Zarcaro who attended a similar ball held in Belmar…

  • City kids have fun fishing at Cheesequake State Park

    By natalie m. vena OLD BRIDGE — On a cloudy morning, children with smiling faces and fishing poles scurried toward the lake at Cheesequake State Park, hoping to snag a fish or two. The Summer Outreach Fishing Program, working with the Division of Recreation and Cultural Affairs of Newark in conjunction with the New Jersey…