Category: Suburban News

  • Cottrell Farm, adjacent property enter open space program

    OLD BRIDGE — The historic Cottrell Farm, an apple orchard that dates to 1831, and the nearby Whitney Estates property will be preserved forever now that the two properties have entered the Middlesex County Open Space Preservation Program. The 21.5-acre Cottrell Farm is located on Route 516 across from the Old Bridge municipal complex and…

  • Many get ‘The Point’ at open house event

    Residents meet with National Lead redeveloper to discuss building plans BY SAM SLAUGHTER Staff Writer Brian O’Neill Jr. discusses plans for The Pointe with Sayreville Fire Marshal Kevin Krushinski during a March 31 open house event. SAM SLAUGHTER SAYREVILLE — For more than a decade, local residents have been hearing about plans to redevelop the…

  • Former political figures vying for County Dem. chairman position

    Peter Barnes Jr. and Kevin McCabe will face each other in June 14 primary BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — Two county residents with extensive political careers will compete for the title of Middlesex County Democratic chairman in June. Peter J. Barnes Jr., 82, of Edison, is a former assemblyman for the 18th…

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    Sal Giordano has a go at the obstacle course during Healthy Kids Day at the Old Bridge YMCA April 9. LAUREN CASSELBERRY

  • Sayreville candidates discuss views, goals

    Voters will choose three from field of four April 27 BY SAM SLAUGHTER Staff Writer Michael Macagnone SAYREVILLE — Three incumbents and one challenger will vie for three seats on the Board of Education on April 27. A resident of Sayreville for 15 years, current board President Michael Macagnone is a retired career military officer…

  • O.B. chiropractor attends fitness conference with Schwarzenegger

    Dr. Anthony J. DeLuca of Old Bridge with Arnold Schwarzenegger at the recent Symposium on Natural Fitness and Sports. OLD BRIDGE — Township-based Dr. Anthony J. DeLuca was among a select group of doctors of chiropractic from around the world invited to participate recently in the 19th annual Symposium on Natural Fitness and Sports. Held…

  • Middlesex County women honored for achievements

    One of the world’s foremost global experts in prenatal, childhood and adolescent infectious diseases; the founder of one of the most successful real estate agencies in Central Jersey; the queen of ’tween fashion; and a tireless fighter for the Hispanic community in Central Jersey are among 10 Middlesex County women who honored last week as…

  • MCC’s spring concerts are cause for ‘Celebration’

    The Middlesex County College Dance Ensemble will present its 10th Anniversary Spring Dance Concert April 15-16 in Edison. EDISON — The Middlesex County College Dance Ensemble will present its 10th anniversary spring dance concert, titled “Celebration.” The concert will be held in the Performing Arts Center on the college’s Edison campus at 7 p.m. April…

  • WELCOME TO…Treasures the Shore Jersey Shore

    Point Pleasant Beach: a shore town with much to offer BY KENNYWALTER Staff Writer Point Pleasant Beach Point Pleasant Beach is a shore town that prides itself on being about more than its expansive beachfront. In fact, the borough, known as Point Beach in Shore parlance, boasts numerous special events that draw people into town.…