Category: Suburban News

  • Historic Trolley Treks planned for March 11

    The Middlesex County Cultural and Heritage Commission will sponsor March 11 Historic Trolley Treks to the East Brunswick Museum and the South River Historical and Preservation Society. The treks, which will begin and conclude at East Jersey Olde Towne Village, 1050 River Road, Piscataway, and will include refreshments, are funded by the Middlesex County Board…

  • Laptops in police cars increase productivity

    Computers installed in marked, unmarked boro police vehicles BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer BY MICHAEL ACKERStaff Writer MICHAEL ACKER Sayreville Police Sgt. Peter Skarzynski demonstrates how police will use new laptop computers installed in a number of patrol cars, at a press conference last week. Officials are using state grant money to purchase 13 laptops…

  • Parreott Ensemble to appear at library

    The Dorian Parreott Ensemble will perform in a bistro-like setting at 6:30 p.m. on March 11 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. The group will offer a variety of musical sounds, including jazz, blues, rock and soul. Admission is free of charge. Refreshments will be provided. The event is co-sponsored by…

  • Lowe’s and others keep retail vacancy rate low

    Studies detail changes along Rts. 18, 1 and 9 in Middlesex, Monmouth EAST BRUNSWICK – Large retail companies absorbed vacant retail space along Route 18 over the past year, demonstrating a high demand to locate along the busy corridor. This was the finding of retail real estate brokerage firm The Goldstein Group, Glen Rock, which…

  • New members sought for OLV Knights

    Our Lady of Victory (OLV) Knights of Columbus Council No. 2061, Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville, is seeking new members. Call (732) 257-2061 for more information and membership requirements.

  • A look at book art

    JEFF GRANIT staff Book art expert Sam Forlenza discusses some of the projects completed by students in the Challenge Class at Carl Sandburg Middle School, Old Bridge, during a reception Feb. 27. The art form uses creative techniques such as nontraditional bindings and media, sculpture, and unfolding pages. Forlenza worked with the students during several…

  • Three board members bid farewell this April

    Prez., vice prez. and board veteran decide not to seek re-election BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer BY JESSICA SMITHStaff Writer OLD BRIDGE – The Board of Education is in for a change, as none of this year’s three incumbents are seeking re-election. Long-time board members Barbara Rossi and Linda Ault McLaren, and current Board President…

  • Library Friends to host Mah-Jongg Game Day

    The Friends of the Sayreville Public Library will hold a Mah-Jongg Game Day from 2-4 p.m. on March 18 in the conference room at the library, Washington Road. The program is free of charge and open to experienced players and individuals who are interested in learning how to play. Mah-jongg sets and playing cards will…

  • Citizenship workshop coming to E.B. Library

    The East Brunswick Library, Jean Walling Civic Center, will host a free citizenship workshop from 7-9 p.m. on March 14. Guest speaker Debby Alter, director of immigration and refugee services at Jewish Family and Vocational Services of Middlesex County, will discuss the citizenship-application process. Topics will include citizenship-eligibility requirements; where, when and how to file…