Category: Suburban News

  • South Amboy election victor still uncertain

    Attorney contests tally based on voter’s residency BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent Despite South Amboy voters having gone to the polls more than a month ago, the race for mayor is not over yet. In fact, as of Monday, the tallies for Fred Henry and Mary O’Connor may be deadeven. An earlier tally had Henry, a…

  • Local superintendents say caps will be a disincentive

    Gov. expected to begin limiting chief school administrators’ pay in Feb. BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer School superintendents throughout New Jersey are facing salary cuts mandated by Gov. Chris Christie, and many are concernedwith how the move will affect school district dynamics. Source: New Jersey Department of Education, Budgets 2010, administrative salaries In Middlesex County,…

  • WWII vet’s passion: Helping those in need

    Sayreville resident happy to lend a hand, and some turkeys BY SAM SLAUGHTER Staff Writer Daniel Passafiume SAYREVILLE — It all started, in a way, with a bad cup of coffee. After finding that the coffee at the Veterans Affairs hospital in Lyons wasn’t too good, World War II veteran Daniel Passafiume of Sayreville decided…

  • Riverfront development awaiting traffic report

    BY SAM SLAUGHTER Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — There are only a few things left for O’Neill Properties to complete before the development of the former National Lead Property can begin. After a marathon meeting in which the concept plan, map and phasing plan were accepted with conditions, O’Neill just needs to fulfill the conditions before…

  • Library exhibit marks a century of scouting

    Historical items include first Boy Scout Handbook, 1937 Jamboree patch EAST BRUNSWICK — A large display at the township’s public library this month recognizes the first 100 years of an organization set up to build character, train good citizens and improve personal fitness. Local resident David Moskowitz decided to celebrate the Boy Scouts’ 100th anniversary…

  • Caregivers support group to meet Dec. 14

    Raritan Bay Medical Center will sponsor an Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Caregivers Support Group meeting 6:30-8 p.m. Dec. 14 in Centennial Hall A, at the hospital’s Perth Amboy division, 530 New Brunswick Ave. Caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia are invited to attend. Refreshments will be served. Call 732-324-4930 to…

  • Holiday tradition returns to East Brunswick stage

    BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer In its 14th annual production of “A Christmas Carol”, Playhouse 22’s Ebenezer Scrooge, played by Art Hickey of Middlesex, enjoys a lighter moment with Tiny Tim, portrayed by Bart Lahiff of Cranford. EAST BRUNSWICK — Keep the “bah humbugs” to a minimum … the township is about to receive a…

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    Sayreville War Memorial High School players celebrate with their NJSIAA Central Jersey Group IV sectional championship trophy after defeating Brick Memorial at the Rutgers University football stadium Dec. 4. The Bombers won 14-0. For more, see Sports. LAUREN CASSELBERRY

  • JCC celebrates 25 years of services, achievements

    BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer The Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County held a toast to another 25 years last week, and just in time for Hanukkah. JCC trustees and other longtime members were joined by Mayor Antonia Ricigliano on Dec. 2 at the Oak Tree Road center as they reflected on their efforts over…