Category: Suburban News

  • Spicuzzo to step aside after 30 years as sheriff

    Freeholder will seek his office; two Republicans announce run for sheriff, clerk Middlesex County Sheriff Joseph C. Spicuzzo announced last week that he will not seek re-election this year. He said he met with Democratic Party leaders on Feb. 9 and advised them of his decision to retire. Subsequently, on Feb. 11, Freeholder Mildred “Millie”…

  • Middlesex, Monmouth to share juvenile center

    Move expected to save tax dollars in both counties Officials in Middlesex and Monmouth counties have announced an agreement to share youth detention services in hopes of saving taxpayers in each county more than $20 million over the next 10 years. The Monmouth County juvenile facility in Freehold Township will be closed, and all juveniles…

  • Three charged in robbery of woman on driveway in Monroe

    MONROE — Police have arrested three men in connection with the Jan. 11 armed robbery of a 19-year-old township woman. Agifa Constable, 29, of Perth Amboy, Joseph Bodall, 19, of Jamesburg, and Charles Sharp, 22, of Monroe, were charged in the robbery. Agifa was charged with armed robbery, aggravated assault and possession of a weapon…

  • Volunteers spend day giving kids a smile

    Local dentists, MCC program take part in national effort to help those in need BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer Amid-winter snowstorm wasn’t the only alabaster event on the radar last Friday. Priya Kannusamy, a student in Middlesex County College’s dental hygiene program, examines the teeth of Kylie Murtha during “Give Kids a Smile” day at…

  • Opponents make case against plan in Old Bridge

    Raceway Park’s engineer, planner testify on proposal for worship center, residences BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer Though more than a dozen hearings have been held, the Dayalbagh Radhasoami Satsang Association of North America (DRSANA) has yet to see a conclusion in its quest for building approval. The religious group has been appearing before the Old…

  • Proposal to convert senior housing denied

    Kaplan to consider appeal of Planning Board vote BY JENNIFER BOOTON Staff Writer The Sayreville Planning Board last week shot down a developer’s request to remove the age restrictions from its previously approved senior housing complex, Heritage at Towne Lake. The builder, Kaplan and Cos., appeared before the board on Feb. 3 to ask that…

  • Tiebreaker goes in favor of water rate increase

    Avg. family of four will pay $52.50 more over three remaining quarters of 2010 BY JENNIFER BOOTON Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — After months of debate, a divided Borough Council approved a 13 percent water rate increase on Monday. The ordinance, recommended by borough Chief Financial Officer Wayne Kronowski and reduced from previous proposals, is necessary…

  • Residents arrested on drug charges after fire alarm

    SOUTH AMBOY — Police arrested two city residents on drug charges last week after responding to a fire alarm at a building on North Broadway. Patrolmen Dennis McQuade and Matthew Barcheski were dispatched to the scene at 2:07 p.m. and were informed by a resident of a second floor apartment that he had set off…

  • Gym sponsors contest modeled after reality weight-loss show

    Inspired by the life-changing results seen on the hit reality show “The Biggest Loser,” a local health center and gym is sponsoring a similar competition so local residents can get in on the act. Old Bridge Snap Fitness on Route 516 and Jamesburg Snap Fitness on Buckelew Avenue are inviting motivated locals to join in…