Category: Suburban News

  • Three Sayreville officers sworn in to new positions

    BY JENNIFER BOOTON Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — Three borough police officers were promoted recently after a longtime police captain retired. Patrick Kiernan takes the oath for his promotion to lieutenant. John Zebrowski, Patrick Kiernan and James S. Novak were sworn in to their respective positions as captain, lieutenant and sergeant during an Oct. 13 Borough…

  • Man arrested for allegedly leaving daughter in vehicle

    EAST BRUNSWICK — Police arrested a Highland Park man last week on charges of child endangerment after he allegedly left his 3-year-old daughter locked in a car while he shopped in a store. Police were called to the Sam’s Club parking lot at 2:20 p.m. Oct. 22 by a woman who said she observed a…

  • Woman, 50, inspired to run first NYC Marathon

    Runners support foundation in memory of 9-year-old girl BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — Resident Patty Highland never expected she would run 26.2 miles, but she’ll be doing just that through the streets of Manhattan on Sunday. Highland, 50, has trained for weeks in order to participate in the ING New York City…

  • Actress, 11, makes pro debut in ‘Little House’

    Sayreville girl embarks on national tour of U.S. BY JENNIFER BOOTON Staff Writer Most area 11-year-olds began their first year at Sayreville Middle School last month, but one youngster, Taylor Leigh Bera, embarked on her first national tour as a professional actress. Taylor Bera of Sayreville shares a moment with Melissa Gilbert, who starred as…

  • Ward 1

    What would you do to help stabilize taxes? Bob Volkert* (D) Volker t, a lifelong resident of Ward 1, has served on the Township Council since 2003. He has a wife, Colette, three grown children and three grandchildren. He is retired from JCP&L. He served for 23 years as a special police officer in Old…

  • Ward 2

    What would you do to help stabilize taxes? Bill Baker*(D) Baker, 57, has lived in Old Bridge for over 20 years with his wife, Audrey, and three children. He works for Verizon as a technical service manager. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in business administration. In addition to serving on the Township Council since 2002,…

  • Ward 3

    What would you do to help stabilize taxes? Reginald Butler* (D) Butler, 69, has resided in Old Bridge for 33 years. He has one child, age 29, and is retired from United Way of Monmouth after 22 years. He also spent three years at United Way of Central Jersey, Milltown. He has taken college courses…

  • Ward 4

    What would you do to help stabilize taxes? G. Kevin Calogera* (D) Calogera, who has resided in Old Bridge for 19 years, grew up in Brooklyn and lived for many years in Staten Island, N.Y. He has served on the Township Council since 2002 and previously served on the Planning Board and the Economic Development…

  • Veterans get proper sendoff in Sayreville

    Unclaimed remains of three receive full military funeral BY JENNIFER BOOTON Staff Writer The American flag was lowered to half-staff and taps sounded from two bugles last week as past and present armed services personnel and hundreds of Sayreville residents saluted the cremated remains of three veterans. The Honor Guard of American Legion Post 211,…