Category: Suburban News

  • Presto changeo

    PHOTOS BY JERRY WOLKOWITZ staff At right, Denna Fuentes, owner of Sayreville’s Angles and Tangles salon, works on the hair of Maryann Dumas, of South River, during a fund-raiser for Michael Daly, 26. At far right, Gina Zargo, of South River, has her hair styled by Jan Starozytnyk. Friends of Daly, a substitute teacher and…

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    JERRY WOLKOWITZ staff Members of the Middlesex County Hazardous Materials Unit examine an overturned gasoline tanker on the median of Route 18 near Route 9 in Old Bridge early Wednesday morning. See story, page 19.

  • On Campus

    Sonya Mazumdar, daughter of Sujit and Kanika Mazumdar of Old Bridge, was named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, N.Y., where she is a senior majoring in chemical engineering and management. She is a 2001 graduate of Old Bridge High School. Kaitlyn Farley, daughter of Donna and Jim…

  • There’s another good time to ‘just say no’

    Lori Clinch Are We There Yet? My dear and precious mother stopped by not long ago for coffee and a nice visit. While I added an abundance of cream to the brew, I said, “You know, Mom, Pat and I would love to get away for a couple of days. How’s about you and Dad…

  • PJ party

    SCOTT PILLING staff Sayreville Upper Elementary School students (l-r) Michael Swierkosz, Jessica Calderaro, Julianna Defosse, Kristina Lisa and Kyleel Rolle read Dr. Seuss books during a fourth-grade pajama party honoring the author’s birthday March 2.

  • Friends and family bid ‘Katie’ a tearful farewell

    BY SETH MANDEL Staff Writer BY SETH MANDELStaff Writer Rose Katzenstein OLD BRIDGE — Rose Katzenstein, who as a clown went by the name “Katie,” spent her life honoring the wishes of those in need. At her funeral services in Old Bridge last weekend, Katzenstein’s own wish was honored. “Her wish was that all her…

  • Local family opens new restaurant on Rte. 18

    BY ANDREA OLIVIO Staff Writer BY ANDREA OLIVIOStaff Writer CHRIS KELLY staff Old Bridge residents Melanie and Jeff Jonas, owners of Gavlan’s, hold the newest addition to their family in their new restaurant in East Brunswick. EAST BRUNSWICK — Gavlan’s Grill & Bar officially opened its doors last week, bringing with it weekend crowds and…

  • Mayor: Electric strike places residents at risk

    JCP&L says public officials should avoid taking stand on strike BY JOHN DUNPHY Staff Writer BY JOHN DUNPHYStaff Writer SAYREVILLE — Mayor Kennedy O’Brien lashed out at a public utility last week, saying the ongoing strike by its employees could place the borough in a vulnerable position. O’Brien issued an executive order last week, calling…

  • Guild artwork exhibited throughout E.B. library

    JEFF GRANIT staff At 16, East Brunswick High School junior Melinda Guo (left) is the youngest member of the Suburban Artist Guild, which this month has its largest display yet at the East Brunswick Library. Also pictured are (from right) guild secretary Allie Skislak, co-presidents P.D. Swett and Selena Palmer, and photographer Maryann Gunia. EAST…