Category: Suburban News

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    The Spotswood Senior Center Chorus sings holiday songs for residents of the Reformed Church Home during a Dec. 15 visit to the facility on Route 18, Old Bridge. More photos, page 16. ERIC SUCAR staff

  • O.B. superintendent bids farewell after 40-plus years

    Board members laud his accomplishments, noting he will be missed BY CHRIS ZAWISTOWSKI Staff Writer He was the radio station manager at King’s College, responsible for three budgets and everything from coordinating the station’s move to the student center to applying for a license upgrade. He was, by his own admission, a senior who thought…

  • Police, bar owners team up for HERO campaign

    Program honors Navy officer killed by drunk driver in 2000 BY DEANNAMcLAFFERTY Staff Writer HERO campaign representatives David Iommarini and Keith Bevacqui meet with Buddies Tavern owners Kathy and Karen Bailey, Sayreville Police Chief John Zebrowski and Capt. Jack Fitzsimmons. Police and local tavern owners are partnering to elevate the status of designated drivers to…

  • No-kill animal shelter in danger of closing

    Sayreville shelter reeling from loss of contracts, increasing number of drop-offs Jon Halmi takes chocolate Labrador receiver Mr. Bojangles for a walk at the Sayreville Pet Adoption Center on Dec. 22. The no-kill shelter is in danger of closing after losing its municipal contracts to a new facility in Helmetta this year. PHOTOS BY ERIC…

  • Tasers among topics at S. Amboy meeting

    BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent Santa Claus makes a stop during his annual ride-around with the President Park Fire Company in Sayreville Dec. 17. SCOTT FRIEDMAN SOUTHAMBOY — Police here will be getting a little boost in resources from Middlesex County. As outlined by a resolution passed at the Dec. 21 City Council meeting, the city…

  • Gov. takes on sick-day payouts during Spotswood town hall

    Towns in NJ face $825M liability for unused sick, vacation days BY CHRIS ZAWISTOWSKI Staff Writer Gov. Chris Christie holds a town hall meeting at the Spotswood Knights of Columbus Hall to discuss current issues Dec. 21. SPOTSWOOD — Alot of issues in government are complicated, but this one, Gov. Chris Christie said, is simple:…

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    Miriam Davis lights the menorah during the annual Hanukkah celebration at the Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County, Edison, on Dec. 22. SCOTT FRIEDMAN

  • In wake of tragedy, kindness prevails

    Nearly $70,000 raised to help support children orphaned in Old Bridge tragedy BY CHRIS ZAWISTOWSKI Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — When he heard the news, he knew he had to help. Growing up in Brooklyn’s Canarsie neighborhood, Philip Simon goes way back with the Newman family, having been friends for years with his hometown buddy…

  • Rep. Rush Holt takes on the food stamp challenge

    Congressman highlights hunger, need for food stamps with $31.50 grocery shopping trip BY CHRIS ZAWISTOWSKI Staff Writer Congressman Rush Holt (right) and representatives from Milltown ACME and local food pantries inspect their car t during a shopping trip to raise awareness for the food stamp program. MILLTOWN — After over an hour of shopping at…