Category: Suburban News

  • Cheesequake deer hunt raises safety concerns

    Bow hunt aimed at curbing park’s large deer population BY CHRIS ZAWISTOWSKI Staff Writer The hunt is on. Cheesequake State Park will host its first deer hunt starting this September to help control a deer population that has reportedly grown to more than four times the sustainable limit. Larry Ragonese, press information director for the…

  • Mayor brings Wellness Campaign to Old Bridge

    BY CHRIS ZAWISTOWSKI Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — Thanks to a new initiative, the township may get a little fitter. Mayor Patrick Gillespie announced that Old Bridge will take part in the Mayors Wellness Campaign, a project designed to help New Jersey residents get in shape and live healthier lifestyles. “The goal is to have…

  • Indian footwork tells the story of African folktales

    Nrithyanjali Institute to perform with Kamate Traders Aug. 27 BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer The Kamate Traders African drumming and dance troupe (l) and the Nrithyanjali Institute of Dance (r) will perform “Rhythm in the Soul” Aug. 27 in New Brunswick. NEW BRUNSWICK — Indians and Africans may have more in common than you think.…

  • Schools gear up for new fight against bullying

    N.J. law now requires immediate, comprehensive investigation of incidents BY DEANNAMcLAFFERTY Staff Writer School staff and administrators across the state must decide how to enforce one of the nation’s most comprehensive anti-bullying laws this school year. Gov. Chris Christie signed the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act in January, and the Sayreville Board of Education in…

  • Dey Farm to host vintage baseball, Civil War Living History event

    MONROE — Two unique events are being planned for the historic Dey Farm this fall. First up is the return of vintage baseball to the Federal Road farm. As with last year’s inaugural event, the Flemington Neshanock will face off against the PhiladelphiaAthletics in a double-header beginning at noon Oct. 1. The game will be…

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    Danny Streimur (l) of Sayreville and Bob Safchinsky of Old Bridge hang out by a 1969 Chevy Camaro during Cruise Night in South River on Aug. 18. ERIC SUCAR staff

  • Solar energy project could save Mid. County $13M over 15 years

    Amassive solar energy project in Middlesex County is expected to save $13 million in energy costs over the next 15 years. The Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders entered into a purchase agreement with SunDurance Energy, of Edison, to develop and build the project, and KDC Solar LLC, of Bedminster, to finance the program, during…

  • Cardinal McCarrick H.S. welcomes new principal

    Karen Juliano brings 35 years of experience to city’s Catholic high school BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent Karen Juliano SOUTH AMBOY — For the 2011-12 school year, Cardinal McCarrick High School will welcome a new principal, Karen M. Juliano. Juliano replaces outgoing principal Jean Kline. Cardinal McCarrick (formerly St. Mary’s High School) is the oldest high…

  • Playhouse 22 to kick off new season in September

    EAST BRUNSWICK — Building on the success of its prior season, Playhouse 22 has announced its 2011-12 schedule, featuring a mix of comedies, musicals, classics and lesser-known works. Kicking off the new season, “Barefoot in the Park,” the Neil Simon comedy, opens on Sept. 16 and runs for three weekends, closing on Oct. 2. Mary…