Category: Suburban News

  • 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…

  • Permit-only parking in place near O.B. lot

    Residents complained about commuters parking in front of their homes OLD BRIDGE — The township will use permit parking to eradicate the problem of commuters parking on residential streets near a Route 9 park-and-ride. The Township Council on Monday voted unanimously to adopt an ordinance designed to prohibit parking in the area of Inverness Drive…

  • Crowded slate wants say in school affairs

    Seven newcomers and two incumbents run for school board BY JOHN DUNPHY Staff Writer BY JOHN DUNPHYStaff Writer SAYREVILLE — Only three seats will become available on the Board of Education this spring, but no fewer than nine people want to occupy them. The number of candidates may be an indication of the climate surrounding…

  • Plan for Ernston Rd. gets the green light

    Businesses to pay most costs related to new traffic signal BY JOHN DUNPHY Staff Writer BY JOHN DUNPHYStaff Writer SAYREVILLE — A traffic signal is expected to be installed at a dangerous borough intersection as the result of an agreement officials have struck with several local businesses. The Borough Council is expected to approve a…

  • Developer wants voice heard on Oaks issues

    BY LAUREN MATTHEW Staff Writer BY LAUREN MATTHEWStaff Writer OLD BRIDGE — Representatives of the proposed Oaks at Glenwood development pleaded with the Planning Board Tuesday in an effort to discuss conditions of approval that they say are impossible to meet. Attorneys for John J. Brunetti, the Oaks developer, told the board Tuesday night that…

  • Scouts celebrate anniversary

    PHOTOSBY JERRY WOLKOWITZ staff Pater Panuthos, a retired U.S. Army first sergeant who saw active duty in Afghanistan and Iraq, accepts care package items collected by members of Cub Scout Troop 67 for shipment to Iraq during the troop’s celebration in honor of the 75th anniversary of scouting Sunday at the St. Lawrence Church hall…