Category: Suburban News
-

Zumba Fitness Night
Zumba instructor Kristen Phibbs of Fiesta Fit, Milltown, leads a Latin rhythm-themed dance class at Old Bridge High School on the evening of Sept. 29. The school’s Marching Band Parents Association organized the Zumba Fitness Night fundraiser. More photos at gmnews.com. JEFF GRANIT staff
-

Sayreville board seeks solar panels at schools
Referendum being planned for December or January BY SAM SLAUGHTER Staff Writer ADecember referendum that would determine whether to install solar panels on school buildings may be postponed, Sayreville officials said. School Business Administrator Emidio D’Andrea said the board is “still looking at a December referendum,” but that a lot of paperwork still needs to…
-

O.B. council backtracks on police force reduction
Reduces required number of captains; scraps plan to do so with sergeants, lieutenants BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer In response to opposition from some, the Old Bridge Township Council on Monday approved a police department restructuring that is greatly scaled back from an original proposal. Following discussions with the police department, the governing body eliminated…
-

So. Amboy house turned into movie set for week
Bordentown Ave. provides setting for ‘Crackers,’ starring Vincent D’Onofrio BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent South Amboy residents may have thought they were in Hollywood recently when a local director selected the city to film his movie “Crackers.” The short film, directed by Greg Principato, a Westfield resident and cameraman for HBO’s “Boardwalk Empire,” stars Vincent D’Onofrio…
-

Eighth annual Bricks race set for Saturday
Community event raises money for local brain-injured children BY SAM SLAUGHTER Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — It’s time once again for runners to hit the bricks, or at least the pavement. On Saturday, nearly 200 runners and even some walkers are expected to take part in the eighth annual Hit the Bricks 5-mile race to benefit…
-

Our Lady of Victories celebrates first 125 years
BY SAM SLAUGHTER Staff Writer During the recent Our Lady of Victories 125th anniversary reception, former pastor the Rev. Michael Krull (l-r), current pastor the Rev. Thomas Ryan, Gabby Menguito, Bishop Paul Bootkoski and former pastor Monsignor Terrance Lawler look at pictures of the church presented by Father Ryan to the former pastors. SAYREVILLE —…
-

for the record •••
The United Way did not cut this year’s funding for Community House at St. Thomas in Old Bridge, as was implied in a Sept. 23 story. United Way significantly increased this year’s allocation to the group home with transitional funding. United Way, which is following a new business model that focuses on children and families,…
-

Local police get funding to combat bias incidents
Will be used to increase patrols of neighborhoods, religious schools and places of worship Middlesex County has awarded $110,000 in grants to 21 municipal police departments, including Old Bridge, Sayreville and South Amboy, to develop educational and prevention programs to combat bias crimes. Each department received a $5,000 Bias Prevention and Education Grant to help…
-

All chalked up
Above: Sawera Mahmood, 9, works on a drawing with a message during the Sidewalk Chalk Art Show Saturday at the Sayreville Public Library. Below: Hamiyah Mahmood, 5, takes part in the Sidewalk Chalk Art Show.. Above: Sawera Mahmood, 9, works on a drawing with a message during the Sidewalk Chalk Art Show Saturday at the…
