Category: Suburban News

  • St. Thomas Knights mark half century of giving back

    Casino Night fundraiser set for 6:30 p.m. Sept. 19 BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent OLD BRIDGE — The St. Thomas the Apostle Knights of Columbus Council is hoping that area residents will see its Sept. 19 Casino Night as a win-win. Either they’ll win at the tables, or they’ll simply be supporting an organization that has…

  • Goin’ Nuts

    A troubled prostitute, portrayed by Nancy Vultaggio of South River, looks for advice from her defense attorney, played by Charles Deitz of Red Bank, who is defending her from a manslaughter charge in the Main Street Theatre Co.’s Actor Series production of “Nuts.” Shows run Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. through Sept. 26, and…

  • EDC hires executive director

    OLD BRIDGE — The township’s Economic Development Corp. has announced the hiring of Gail Lemaldi as its new parttime executive director. After a screening process over the past several months, the EDC chose Lemaldi to replace Russell Azzarello, who served as executive director for more than three years, according to a press release from the…

  • County sets influenza, pneumonia clinics

    The Middlesex County Public Health and Education Committee recently scheduled the county’s 2009-10 Seasonal Influenza and Pneumococcal Immunization Clinics. The vaccination clinics continue through Oct. 23 in communities served by the Middlesex County Public Health Department. Clinics are open to county residents ages 18 and above. Charge is $10 per vaccination. The fee is accepted…

  • Skaters from shut-down rinks to reunite Sunday

    ‘Eight Wheels, No Brakes’ rolls out in South Amboy BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY — For Rob Cusmano, roller-skating isn’t just a hobby. It’s what’s helped him stay active both before and after a serious car accident over a decade ago. “I’ve been skating for 36 years,” the Hopelawn resident said. “I stopped for…

  • Kids for kids

    Top: Joshua Foster, 4, competes in the inaugural Kids for Kids Triathlon, held Saturday to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn. The ATA Black Belt Academy organized the event in conjunction with Old Bridge Township. Bottom: Jonah Foster, 7, competes in the triathlon. PHOTOS BY MATT DENTON

  • Celebrating Sayreville

    Top: Several days of rain and clouds gave way to sunshine and warm temperatures in time for Sayreville Day, held Sunday at Kennedy Park. Bottom: Gabrielle Curcio, 12, of Sayreville, enjoys one of the rides. PHOTOS BY SCOTT FRIEDMAN

  • Police aim to prevent sale of booze to those under 21

    Undercover officers set up at liquor stores in E. Brunswick BY BRIAN DONAHUE Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — Police are stationing plainclothes officers in local liquor stores in an effort to combat underage drinking. The “Cops in Shops” program, funded by a $6,000 state grant, pays for off-duty police officers to act as customers or…

  • City officials respond to disclosure complaint

    Members of various boards had failed to file documents BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY — Fifteen city officials failed to file their 2009 financial disclosure statements by the deadline last April, and 12 did not submit their forms in 2008, according to documents produced by John Paff, chairman of the New Jersey Libertarian Party.…