Category: Suburban News

  • Environmental groups object to NL proposal

    County’s pledge of $11M for portion of site is among concerns BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer Local environmental groups are raising concerns about the proposed redevelopment plans for the 400-acre National Lead site in Sayreville. Robert Spiegel, executive director of Edison Wetlands Association (EWA), addressed the Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders at its meeting…

  • Police investigate GPS thefts

    SAYREVILLE – Several incidents of theft from a motor vehicle were reported at Winding Wood Apartments this month, with the latest taking place at buildings 123 and 129 on the same night last week. Police are investigating the separate, but related incidents that have been reported since Jan. 5. In all cases, the suspect smashed…

  • Library users, directors show dislike of bill

    Local librarians say proposal would affect programs BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer In attempts to thwart state legislation that would change the long-established formula for funding libraries, the New Jersey Library Association (NJLA) has launched a postcard campaign. “We wanted to remind people that the public is very supportive of this dedicated funding for libraries,”…

  • Residents have brushes with two rabid animals

    BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer The year’s first two cases of rabies in Middlesex County involved a raccoon in one case and a fox in the other. InMonroe, an unidentified resident contendedwith an antagonistic raccoon on Jan. 15; and in East Brunswick, Becky Blumig, 24, and her dog had a run-in with a rabid fox…

  • Adopt a Pet

    Gracie Name Breed domestic shorthair Color tabby female Sex adult Age Description very large; found wandering on the street; very sweet; beautiful golden eyes; up-to-date distemper and rabies vaccines; dewormed; FELV/FIV negative Old Bridge Animal Shelter 1 Old Bridge Plaza off Route 516, near municipal complex (732) 721-5600, ext. 6300 www.oldbridgeanimalshelter.petfinder.org Hours:Mon.& Fri. 10 a.m.…

  • Police: Massage parlors were operating illegally

    EAST BRUNSWICK – Police charged employees at two local spas for allegedly operating without a license. DetectiveRobertKearstan investigated a business located at 24 Brunswick Woods Drive after receiving reports that an illegal massage parlor may be operating there. Upon entering the business at 2:42 p.m. Jan. 7, the detective was met by a customer who…

  • Adopt a Pet

    Kittens & cats available Flannel Name Breed domestic shorthair/Russian blue Color gray neutered male Sex 2 years Age Description very sociable; loveable; beautiful steel gray coat; up to date with vaccines; dewormed; FELV/FIV negative; litterbox trained Sayreville Pet Adoption Center 1400 Main Street Sayreville, NJ 08872 (732) 727-3895 www.sayreville.petfinder.org Hours:Mon., Tues.,Wed., Fri., Sat. noon- 5…

  • Volunteer recognized for decades of service

    BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer MICHAEL ACKER Mayor Kennedy O’Brien (l) reads a proclamation in honor of Stella Misiewicz, who stands in front of Borough Councilman Dennis Grobelny at the Jan. 1 Sayreville Borough Council meeting. SAYREVILLE – Borough officials recently honored a lifelong resident for her service to the community. Stella Misiewicz, of Dolan…

  • Derby racing

    PHOTOS BY SCOTT FRIEDMAN Old Bridge Cub Scout Pack 36 held a day of Pinewood Derby racing at the New Jersey Veterans Home at Menlo Park, Edison, Saturday. At right, Mary Dulack and Joseph Eossert cheer for their favorite car, “Freedom Unit.”