Category: Suburban News

  • Board gives go-ahead to Sabert headquarters

    Manufacturer to build on Main St. Extension near waterfront BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer BY MICHAEL ACKERStaff Writer SAYREVILLE – A plan for a plastic packaging manufacturer to build its world headquarters in the borough has the borough’s seal of approval. Sabert Corp., which already operates a plant in the borough, has received final Planning…

  • Group trains counselors for victims of domestic violence

    Women Aware Inc. seeking volunteers to help victims BY JESSICA ALFREY Correspondent BY JESSICA ALFREYCorrespondent Domestic violence is generally a problem dealt with by local police departments. But thanks to Women Aware Inc., an average citizen can learn to become a crisis counselor and help victims decide how to best help themselves. According to Jean…

  • Enjoying the hoopla

    CHRIS KELLY staff Rania Khatab, 7, aims for the hoop during a game of Knock Out at the new Winding Woods basketball courts in Sayreville June 26.

  • If you need help:

    The following are some of the area organizations that provide confidential counseling, assistance and resources for victims of domestic violence and their families: Division of Youth & Family Services (800) 792-8610 New Jersey Coalition for Battered Women Domestic Violence Hotline (800) 572-7233 or (609) 584-8107 New Jersey State Domestic Violence Hotline (800) 225-0196 Rape Crisis…

  • Fundraisers

    July 6 + Empty Inkjet- and Laser-Printer Cartridge Collection, sponsored by South River High School Class of 2007 Project Graduation. Donations may be dropped off at 19 Leonardine Ave., corner of Garden and Leonardine. Call Debbie at (732) 238-2849. + “Community Savings” Book Sale, sponsored by Sayreville War Memorial High School Bombers Basketball. Discount price:…

  • A day at the beach … what’s the cost?

    Public advocate looks at price of accessing shore BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer BY CHRISTINE VARNOStaff Writer CHRIS KELLY staff Beachgoers in New Jersey can pay anywhere from $5 per day to upward of $17,000 per year to soak up the sun’s rays and take a dip in the ocean. A handful of beaches, such…

  • Five burglaries reported at Crosspointe condos

    EAST BRUNSWICK – Police are investigating a series of burglaries that occurred at five township residences in the same condominium complex last week. The five break-ins at Crosspointe, off Tices Lane, all took place between 7:15 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. on June 26. One each occurred on Crosspointe Drive and Lear Court, while three took…

  • OBPD to offer summer Youth Police Academy

    Individuals ages 10-17 are invited to take part in the upcoming Old Bridge Police Department (OBPD) Youth Police Academy. Four sessions are available: + July 9-13 – grades 5 and 6; + July 16-20 – grades 7, 8 and 9; + July 30-Aug. 3 – grades 10, 11 and 12; + Aug. 13-17 – grades…

  • Kaplan seeks to change LaMer’s final sections

    Board concerned about proposed increase in 3-bedroom units BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer BY MICHAEL ACKERStaff Writer SAYREVILLE – A changing marketplace has prompted developer Kaplan Cos. to ask the borough for permission to change its approved plans for both the LaMer and Towne Lake developments. Michael Kaplan, former president of Kaplan Cos., returned to…