Category: Suburban News

  • Kaplan seeks to convert sr. housing proposal

    Proposes elimination of age restrictions based on new state law BY JENNIFER BOOTON Staff Writer Local developer Kaplan and Cos. is asking Sayreville to remove the age restrictions from its previously approved senior housing complex, Heritage at Towne Lake. The builder was scheduled to appear before the Planning Board on Feb. 3. Kaplan received approval…

  • Court upholds sentence of O.B. man in fatal crash

    BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — The state Supreme Court has upheld the prison term of a Cliffwood Beach man whose alcohol-related car crash resulted in the death of a 21-year-old township woman three years ago. In a 4-3 ruling, the state’s highest court sustained the 18-year sentence issued to Corey Bieniek by…

  • O.B. school board member charged in attempted luring

    Attorney says arrest is result of ‘misunderstanding’ BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer AOld Bridge Board of Education member was arrested last week on charges of attempting to lure a 10- year-old child. David L. Josselyn, 47, was arrested Jan. 28 following an investigation by local police and the county prosecutor’s office, according to a statement…

  • Knights of Columbus Council 4815

    Jimmy Rich (back, l-r), Brandon Milling, Patrick Reilly, Yash Daftary, Scott Michaelson and Robert Michaelson watch as Patrick Caputo takes a shot during the Jan. 20 youth free-throw shooting contest sponsored by the St. Thomas the Apostle Knights of Columbus Council 4815 at the St. Thomas school, Old Bridge. JEFF GRANIT staff

  • Wisniewski to chair party ‘at a crossroads’

    Assemblyman from Sayreville to lead N.J. Democratic Party BY JENNIFER BOOTON Staff Writer State Assemblyman John Wisniewski of Sayreville will serve as chairman of the New Jersey Democratic State Committee for the year ahead. John Wisniewski Democratic chairs from all 21 counties in New Jersey endorsed the 19th District assemblyman for the role, and the…

  • Performers’ artistry takes center stage at concerts

    Goliard Ensemble trio to perform as part of music series in South Amboy BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY — St. Mary’s Catholic Church could be the ideal setting for Sunday’s musical performance. “I think chamber music is much loved by the audience because of its intimate nature,” Chris Deibert, executive director of Music at…

  • Three local residents to debut short films

    Event will be second such showcase at O.B. Library BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — Area thespians and directorswill be exhibiting their talents at an upcoming short film showcase at the township’s library. The Local Filmmaker Showcase, scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Saturday, will debut the silver screen efforts of three Old Bridge-area moviemakers,…

  • Senator’s bill proposes putting end to COAH

    Towns would be authorized to plan for development of affordable housing BY MARK ROSMAN Abill that would abolish the state Council on Affordable Housing (COAH) has been introduced in the state Senate as S-1. The bill was introduced in a Senate session that was held after Gov. Chris Christie was inaugurated on Jan. 19. Sen.…

  • Starry Night

    Curator Joe Outcalt leads a tour of the planetarium at Old Bridge High School’s Grade Nine Center Jan. 21. The school district’s two planetariums were recently updated with state-of-the-art equipment, and this year a new course in astronomy was implemented at the high school using Starry Night and e-book software. Another photo, page 35. ERIC…