Category: Suburban News

  • Mourners bid farewell to county’s top official

    Crabiel remembered for love of family, public service BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer Hundreds of family, friends and colleagues of David B. Crabiel gathered to mourn the loss of the longtime county government leader last week in Milltown, where he lived his entire life. JEFF GRANIT staff Family members of the late Middlesex County Freeholders…

  • Old Bridge Planning Board denies Cottrell Farm plans

    Builder seeking retail, office, housing says he’ll sue town BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer The Old Bridge Planning Board has denied Jerald Development’s controversial application for a town center development on the Cottrell Farm, but the contention surrounding it is far from over. Gerald Cernero, owner of the Wall Township-based firm, told Greater Media Newspapers…

  • Nude nightclub charged with violating state law

    After Dark club’s proximity to residential area at issue BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer The management of an Old Bridge go-go bar that became host to nude dancing is facing criminal charges and township fines. Police arrested After Dark manager Gregorio Russo on Dec. 3, charging him with violating a state statute that prohibits nude…

  • Dems’ moves called ‘political chicanery’

    Residents criticize council over SERA appointments BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — Residents say partisan politics are behind the Borough Council’s recent decision to appoint two Democrats to an agency charged with overseeing the town’s biggest redevelopment effort. Theresa Strek and Nellie Malet raised concerns at a recent council meeting about the Democrats’ move…

  • Bill shifts legal costs to corrupt public employees

    MIDDLETOWN — Taxpayers would no longer foot the bill for legal costs for corrupt public employees if a bill proposed by Assemblywoman Amy Handlin (R-13th District) becomes law. Assembly Bill 289, sponsored by Handlin, was released by the Assembly State Government Committee on Nov. 13. "The premise of my bill is simple: public employees who…

  • Group seeks to identify graves at old cemetery

    Some of those buried are town’s earliest known residents BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer PHOTO COURTESY OF STEPHANIE BARTZ A 1993 photograph of the Old School Baptist Church Cemetery. The stone is one of the many that were restored over the summer by the South River Historical Society, led by Stephanie Bartz. SOUTH RIVER —…

  • Drama teacher faces sex assault charges

    BY BRIAN DONAHUE Staff Writer Ateacher at Old Bridge High School in Middlesex County has been suspended without pay after being arrested last week and charged with having had a sexual relationship with a student. Lisa Glide, 35, of Howell, Monmouth County, who has been a drama teacher at the Old Bridge school since 2004,…

  • Santa comes to South Amboy

    PHOTOS BY JOHN SPZARA Left: Santa Claus arrives on a fire truck during South Amboy’s annual tree-lighting ceremony at Transit Plaza on Broadway Friday evening. Above: Children line up to meet Santa. The spirited crowd enjoyed DJ entertainment, treats and choral performances.

  • School goes undercover to surprise vice principal

    Quilts made for troops in Iraq, including official’s son BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer Acollaborative project at Samsel Upper Elementary School in Sayreville was designed to warm both the bodies and the hearts of American soldiers in Iraq. CHRIS KELLY staff Samsel Upper Elementary School students including Sandra Michael (from right), Sandra Lapinska and Briana…