Category: Suburban News

  • Middlesex Co. unveils $398 million budget

    Freeholder director calls for a public convention to assist in tax reform BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NEW BRUNSWICK – The Middlesex County Freeholder Board unveiled a $398 million budget proposal on Jan. 10 that calls for the reduction of appropriations to below- 2007 levels and a hiring freeze on nonessential county employees. The draft…

  • American Indian winter crafts subject of meeting

    Marvin Davis, president of Intertribal Indians of New Jersey, holds a traditional snowshoe, one of the traditional Native American artifacts to be discussed Saturday. JAMESBURG – The public is invited to chase away the midwinter blues and learn about traditional American Indian winter crafts and games at the next meeting of Intertribal American Indians of…

  • Adopt a Pet

    Kittens & cats available Bacchus Name Breed domestic shorthair/tuxedo Color Black & white male Sex 10 weeks Age Description charming;playful; long curly whiskers; up to date with vaccines; dewormed; FELV/FIV negative; litterbox trained; three other littermates available also Sayreville Pet Adoption Center 1400 Main Street Sayreville, NJ 08872 (732) 727-3895 www.sayreville.petfinder.org Hours:Mon., Tues.,Wed., Fri., Sat.…

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    CHRIS KELLY staff Lexi Bellotti (l), 13, and Alexa Valenti, 15, both of Marlboro, practice their figure skating at the Old Bridge Ice Arena during Sunday’s public session.

  • Man dies after car hits school bus

    OLD BRIDGE – A 78-year-old Ocean County man was killed in a fatal motor vehicle accident on Perrine Road last week. Joseph Baist, of Lavallette, was operating a green 1999 Honda Accord on the westbound side of Perrine Road at 2:55 p.m. Jan. 8 when he reportedly drove over the double yellow line in the…

  • Town rehabbing homes for low-income residents

    No-interest loans help homeowners fund variety of projects BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer With greater affordable housing obligations on the horizon, Old Bridge officials are working to fulfill them by providing assistance to existing residents in need. “The number of units required is going to change dramatically in Old Bridge.” – Jim Phillips The state…

  • Five homes brightened the holidays in O.B.

    Decorating contest included winners from ‘Themed’ to ‘Griswold’ BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer The “Clark Griswold House” prize went to the Mahoney family, on Valley Vale Drive. OLD BRIDGE – During the hustle and bustle of preparing for the holidays, some township residents took the time to bring light to the lives of others ……

  • Land purchase gets OK on second try

    New council votes unanimously to acquire site near firehouse BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer Firefighters applauded the Sayreville Borough Council Monday as officials gave the go-ahead to buy land for additional parking next to a local firehouse. “It’s a win-win for everyone … firefighters and residents.” – Dennis Grobelny Councilman The borough will purchase property…

  • Borders closes the books for good at Rt. 18 store

    Retailer: Location was found to be ‘underperforming’ BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer JESSICA SMITH Borders Books & Music closed Saturday after 15 years of operation at the Mid State Mall on Route 18 in East Brunswick. EAST BRUNSWICK – Many in the township paid their last respects to an old friend last week. Borders Books…