Category: Suburban News

  • Old Bridge’s Buy Local Farmer’s Market

    Erin Kasper of South Amboy and her 18-month-old son, Kevin, shop for fresh strawberries at Old Bridge’s Buy Local Farmer’s Market at the municipal complex, Route 516, on June 2. Local farmers are selling fruits and vegetables at the market, which also features arts and crafts and music, 3-7 p.m. the first Wednesday of each…

  • Prosecutor closes case on tape tampering

    Says it cannot be determined just who altered recordings BY JENNIFER BOOTON Staff Writer The Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office has closed an investigation into the alteration of tapes from a borough Planning Board meeting. Investigators determined that the audio files were tampered with, but after exhausting all avenues, they could not identify a suspect, according…

  • Sayreville officials mull changes to police dept.

    Plans call for upper-level cuts; moving officers out of schools BY JENNIFER BOOTON Staff Writer The Sayreville Borough Council tabled an ordinance last week that would lead to some downsizing in the police department. The ordinance would eliminate a lieutenant and sergeant position, and place more patrolmen on the road. Discussions as to how to…

  • Residents weigh in on budget with $40 hike

    Officials hold off comment on number of employee layoffs planned in South Amboy BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent Residents have expressed concerns over a proposed municipal tax hike during both a May 19 budget hearing and last week’s South Amboy Council meeting. Residents who addressed the issue on both occasions were primarily worried that they would…

  • Rahway man convicted in fatal 2004 shooting

    SAYREVILLE — A Rahway man has been convicted of aggravated manslaughter for fatally shooting another man outside a borough nightclub nearly six years ago. A jury in Middlesex County deliberated for two hours over two days before finding Donte Williams, 22, guilty on May 26 of aggravated manslaughter in the death of Che Broadus, 18,…

  • Central Jersey choir to sing Jewish music from around the world

    Concert will be June 10 at Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple in New Brunswick BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NEW BRUNSWICK — More than 50 amateur singers from Monmouth, Middlesex, Mercer and Somerset counties will come together June 10 to sing Jewish music from around the world. The Makhelat HaMercaz Jewish Choir of Central New Jersey…

  • For the love of dogs

    Youngster to hold third annual fundraiser at dog park Saturday SAYREVILLE — A couple of years ago, Hallie Meister, then 12, saw a TV commercial showing images of abandoned and mistreated animals, and she was compelled to do something. She decided to organize a dog show to benefit the American Society for the Prevention of…

  • Man charged with sex assault of girl, 7

    Police have arrested a Monmouth County man on charges of sexually assaulting a 7-year-old girl in Old Bridge. Michael Rubino, 44, of Millstone, was arrested at his home on May 31 and charged with sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a child, according to an announcement issued by Middlesex County Prosecutor Bruce J. Kaplan…

  • State Fair to open June 17 at Meadowlands Fairgrounds

    150-plus rides, Piccadilly Circus, aerial stunts and sea lion show among featured attractions State Fair Meadowlands will return, bigger and better than ever, to East Rutherford this summer, with 19 days full of action-packed fun for all ages. A family enjoys one of summer’s favorite treats at last year’s State Fair. New Jersey’s largest, annual…