Category: Suburban News

  • Divorced parents fight denial of dual bus passes

    District previously allowed passes at both parents’ homes BY BRIAN DONAHUE Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — Divorced parents of township students learned this summer that their children will no longer be bused to and from both parents’ homes. Bonny Berger Kelter said she was shocked to receive a letter from the school district in July…

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    JEFF GRANIT staff Al Caprara, guitarist and singer with the Eric Clapton tribute band Bell Bottom Blues, performs a song by “Slowhand” Aug. 11 at Geick Park to close out Old Bridge’s Summer Music Series.

  • O’Leary bows out of Assembly race

    Mayor says he cannot risk hurting Dem. Party’s chances BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent South Amboy Mayor John O’Leary announcedM onday that he is withdrawing from the 19th District Assembly race. O’Leary, who will remain as mayor, said in a statement that recent anonymous attacks against him, taking the form of letters and Internet blogs and…

  • Groups file suit over pollution in Raritan

    Mayor calls litigation ‘grossly unfair and very shameful’ BY JENNIFER BOOTON Staff Writer Local environment activists announced last week that they have filed a federal lawsuit against 11 entities, alleging they contributed to the pollution of the Raritan River via the former National Lead site. The Edison Wetlands Association (EWA), the NY/NJ Baykeeper and Raritan…

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    SCOTT FRIEDMAN Alexandra makes her way up the catwalk during the Dog Days of Summer Open House at Sayreville Pet Adoption Center, on Sunday. More photos, page 20.

  • County prepares schools to deal with swine flu

    Vaccines to be distributed for students, staff this fall BY JENNIFER BOOTON Staff Writer Educators from throughout Middlesex County gathered last week to discuss a federally recommended school-based vaccination program to halt the spread of H1N1 influenza, or swine flu, in the coming school year. The Middlesex County Public Health Department organized the meeting for…

  • Board votes 6-2 to OK use of house for services

    Christian congregation can use Texas Rd. dwelling BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — The township’s Zoning Board of Adjustment has given the go-ahead to an application for a Christian congregation dubbed NJ Tabernacle Inc. to use an existing residence for services. The congregation, composed of approximately 50 members and currently operating out of…

  • As sweet as a Rose

    Former Sayreville, South Amboy resident celebrates 104th birthday BY JENNIFER BOOTON Staff Writer JENNIFER BOOTON Rose Hoover (center) celebrated her 104th birthday on Aug. 5. Pictured with her are her niece, Frances Quinn, and Quinn’s husband, John. SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Rose Hoover, a lifelong resident of Middlesex County, turned 104 years old on Aug. 5,…

  • Sun ‘n’ fun

    PHOTOS BY SCOTT FRIEDMAN Above: Elijah Calderone, 2, of Cliffwood Beach, dances with his mom Lauri during Salt Water Day, held Saturday on the beachfront in Old Bridge’s Laurence Harbor section. Right: Joey Tackman, 7, of Laurence Harbor, emerges from the “Dunk the Little Leaguer” tank.