Category: Suburban News

  • EAT RIGHT TO PLAY RIGHT – Advertorial

    By Gloria Averbuch Advertorial EAT RIGHT TO PLAY RIGHT   Active children–whether simply on the go or on the playing field–have special nutritional needs. Although that goes without saying, young people often skip on the essentials, and need education and guidance on the importance of good nutrition. Food choices have been shown to affect performance…

  • Boro man faces theft charges

    SAYREVILLE — Police arrested a man who was allegedly stealing wire and pipes from a building that is under construction. Matthew Gecek, 28, of Sayreville, was charged with burglary, criminal mischief, possession of burglary tools and theft of moveable property. Police were dispatched to investigate reports of a disorderly person in the area of Telegraph…

  • Bravest vs. Finest

    PHOTOS BY JEFF GRANIT staff Above, Ed Fulham tries to sink one for Sayreville’s bravest. Below, Sayreville firefighter Eric Rodriguez goes up for a shot during Our Lady of Victories’ Athletic Association’s second annual charity basketball game March 26. The game, in which borough firefighters faced off against the police, was held in memory of…

  • Parlin resident, 52, dies in hit-and-run

    BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — A Sayreville woman died recently after being struck by a hitand run motorist on Bordentown Avenue. Karen Costello, 52, of the Parlin section, was hit by a vehicle at 9:24 a.m. March 20, according to police. No witnesses have come forward with a vehicle description or any…

  • Lawsuit vs. Old Bridge awaits further action

    BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer Alawsuit filed by Manalapan which seeks to overturn a decision made by the Old Bridge Zoning Board of Adjustment is awaiting further action in the legal system. In late 2008, Manalapan filed a lawsuit against the Old Bridge zoning board in an attempt to overturn a decision that was made…

  • Bike/walking paths being planned in O.B.

    BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — Local officials are planning a system of integrated paths that would be designated for walking and bicycling, and would link parks, public areas and points of interest throughout the township. The township Environmental Commission proposed the 12-mile path system and has secured funding to study its feasibility.…

  • The winning shot

    JEFF GRANIT staff Shooting from half-court, Danny Iannaccone, 12, of Sayreville, takes the winning shot of the halftime contest during Our Lady of Victories’ Athletic Association’s second annual charity basketball game March 26.

  • Major in Iraq virtually present for b-day party

    Celebrates with his children and classmates in Old Bridge BY MARY ANNE ROSS Correspondent Birthdays can be lonely affairs for servicemen and -women far away from their families and friends. JEFF GRANIT staff Anna Orzol talks to her husband, Maj. John Orzol, on a live video call from Iraq during his birthday party last week…

  • O.B. school budget has no tax increase

    Public hearing to be held March 31 on $136M tab BY BRIAN DONAHUE Staff Writer Despite a loss of more than a halfmillion dollars in state aid, the Old Bridge Board of Education is proposing a school budget that holds the line on taxes for the second straight year. The board’s operating budget for 2009-…