Category: Suburban News

  • Ethics issue centers on MUA appointment

    Councilman accused of conflict due to pending application BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer BY JESSICA SMITHStaff Writer An Old Bridge councilman has filed an ethics complaint against one of his colleagues for what he is calling a conflict of interest. Councilman Richard Greene, one of two Republicans on the nine-member council, took umbrage with a…

  • Mill neighbors raise pollution concerns

    Residents: Emissions from plant causes damage to homes, cars Sayreville residents are concerned about emissions and noise they say is coming from a neighboring steel mill in the area of Crossman Road and Main Street. The emissions and smoke from Gerdau Ameristeel Sayreville Inc., they claim, are causing damage to vehicles and even the aluminum…

  • Man gets one-year ban from sports for assault

    Old Bridge parent cited for punching coach after kids’ game BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer BY JESSICA SMITHStaff Writer OLD BRIDGE – Parents often sign their children up for sports in order to teach them life lessons, like how to work well with others, to win or lose gracefully. Children in the township’s Fall Ball…

  • Group shares poignant moment during vigil

    Friends and strangers alike reflect on loss of Old Bridge woman, 21 BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer BY JESSICA SMITHStaff Writer Above: A candlelight vigil marking the one-month anniversary of the death of Samar Seliem was attended by friends, family members and even strangers who wanted to pay tribute to the 21-year-old who was killed…

  • Dancing queens

    PHOTOS BY SCOTT PILLING staff Clockwise from top: Members of the Rhythm of Dance and Music School, Somerset, perform during Zalak 07, a unique competition based on Indian classical dance held at Old Bridge High School on Saturday. More than 200 performers took part in the event, sponsored by Marathi Vishwa. Manisha Sashital, 16, of…

  • Boro lauds Sabert plan to build headquarters

    Manufacturer to pay boro, county agencies for land near waterfront BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer BY MICHAEL ACKERStaff Writer SAYREVILLE – Sabert Corp. has signed a redevelopment agreement with the borough for a $6 million research and development center that will serve as the company’s world headquarters. The manufacturer of food packaging solutions, which started…

  • Hard at work

    PHOTOS BY SCOTT PILLING staff Borough resident Mary Kielian participates in an art workshop at the Sayreville Senior Center yesterday. The artwork was put on display yesterday at an art workshop.

  • Old Bridge, county team to buy hybrid police cars

    MICHAEL ACKER Old Bridge Mayor Jim Phillips and other officials look over one of the new hybrid police cars during last week’s press conference. OLD BRIDGE – The township is the first town in Middlesex County to purchase two hybrid vehicles with help from a new grant program. The two vehicles will be used by…

  • Hercules to redevelop 400-acre surplus land

    Tract in question includes former site of Green Tree plant BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer BY MICHAEL ACKERStaff Writer SAYREVILLE – Hercules Inc. is seeking proposals to redevelop roughly 400 acres of property in the borough’s Parlin section. The chemical manufacturer, which has operated on South Minisink Avenue for over 75 years, is soliciting proposals…