Category: Suburban News

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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

  • O.B. board weighs decision on religious group’s plan

    Vote expected in May on application for house of worship, residences BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — Though closing arguments were complete, the Zoning Board of Adjustment was not ready to vote last month on a plan filed four years ago by the Dayalbagh Radhasoami Satsang Association of North America (DRSANA). With nearly…

  • Old Bridge police charge Linden man in boat theft

    OLD BRIDGE — More than six months after a $200,000 boat was reported stolen, township police have arrested a suspect in connection with the theft. The yellow 26FS regulator boat with twin 250 Yamaha engines was stolen from Zuback’s Heavy Metal Marina in the Laurence Harbor section of the township between July 31 andAug. 3,…

  • Friends of the Library

    Barbara Scully of Sayreville was among the hundreds who turned out on opening day of the East Brunswick Friends of the Library’s 37th annual Friends’ Book & Media Sale March 21. The weeklong event was held at the Brunswick Square Mall, Route 18. JEFF GRANIT staff

  • Police: Suspects stole car, ATM

    OLD BRIDGE — Authorities are investigating the theft of an ATM that involved a stolen motor vehicle as a getaway car in the early morning of March 14. Old Bridge police Capt. Arthur Carullo said that it took only 10 minutes for two unknown males to steal an ATM from Melesurgo’s Deli on Old Bridge-Englishtown…