Category: Suburban News

  • Walk-a-thon

    SCOTT PILLING staff Kindergartner Lyona Jenkins (l-r) walks alongside Malgortata Gueiak and Miriam Jebran at the Eisenhower School walk-a-thon fundraiser in Sayreville April 26.

  • Fundraisers

    May 5 + Tricky Tray, sponsored by Sacred Heart HSA, doors open at 6 p.m., event begins at 7:30 p.m., in Sacred Heart Memorial Hall, Washington Avenue, South Amboy. Cash bar, complimentary coffee, tea, baked goods. Participants may bring food items of their choice. No BYOB. Small, medium, large prizes and baskets; two grand prizes.…

  • Lori Clinch

    Are We There Yet? Facing the fashion critics at home Although I love being the center of attention, I feel that there is nothing more nerve-wracking than talking before a large group. Therefore, when I’m asked to speak to a crowd, I generally begin preparations weeks in advance. I start with a lack of sleep,…

  • Scouts earn Eagle rank after community projects

    Robert J. Polgar (l) and John D. Mottley of Boy Scout Troop 59, Sayreville, will be honored tomorrow for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. SAYREVILLE – Two borough teens who recently earned their ranks as Eagle Scouts will be honored tomorrow during a Court of Honor dinner. John D. Mottley, 17, and Robert J.…

  • Krome redevelopment contract expected soon

    BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer BY MICHAEL ACKERStaff Writer SAYREVILLE – The redevelopment of the former Krome nightclub property is anticipated to start sometime next year. That is according to developer and Continental Properties partner Zigga Roshanski, who the borough tapped for the project last July. The plan calls for an age-restricted community with 144…

  • Sayreville eyes crackdown on overcrowding in boro homes

    New positions would boost code enforcement BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer BY MICHAEL ACKERStaff Writer Homes that are being too heavily occupied have officials considering adding to Sayreville’s code enforcement office. Borough code enforcement and zoning officers can use a hand dealing with the issue of overcrowded homes, officials said. Councilman John Melillo relayed the…

  • 2 arrested in alleged credit card scheme

    BY LAUREN MATTHEW Staff Writer BY LAUREN MATTHEWStaff Writer OLD BRIDGE – Police arrested two gas station attendants Friday in connection with an alleged stolen credit card scam. Abrehym E. Talat, 24, of Parlin, and Islam F. Moursy, 25, of South Amboy, were both charged with theft, while Talat was also charged with credit card…

  • Photo

    JEFF GRANIT staff Max Selenko, 3, of Old Bridge, with grandfather Stephen, listen in during Tuesday morning’s storytime session at the Old Bridge Public Library.

  • Fund-raisers

    April 27 + Comedy Night at the Stress Factory, to benefit the special children of Camp Daisy, East Brunswick, food served at 6 p.m., show begins at 8 p.m., at the Stress Factory, 375 George St., New Brunswick. Headliner: comedian Joey Kola. Raffle prizes: tickets to Trenton Thunder basketball games and shows at Paper Mill…