Category: Suburban News

  • Board presses for more

    special ed. funding BY JOHNDUNPHYStaff Writer special ed. funding BY JOHNDUNPHY Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — School officials hope a new proposal before Congress will increase funding for children with special needs. The proposal would increase funding for the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), which is designed to ensure that children with disabilities are…

  • Love of police work keeps Gawron going

    Sayreville dept. veteranlooks back on highlightsof 30-year police career BY JOHNDUNPHYStaff Writer Love of police work keeps Gawron going Capt. William Gawron retired from the Sayreville Police Department July 31. Sayreville dept. veteran looks back on highlights of 30-year police career BY JOHNDUNPHY Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — William Gawron decided on law enforcement as a…

  • Couple sues developer over damage to house

    Blame cracks infoundation on useof heavy equipment BY JOHNDUNPHYStaff Writer Blame cracks in foundation on use of heavy equipment BY JOHNDUNPHY Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — A former Cheyenne Drive couple has filed a lawsuit against developer K. Hovnanian, claiming heavy equipment caused damage to their foundation. James and Joan Antonucci are suing the developer in…

  • Residents reflect on changes in Sayreville

    Many share wish that housing constructioncould be curbed BY JOHNDUNPHYStaff Writer Residents reflect on changes in Sayreville Many share wish that housing construction could be curbed BY JOHNDUNPHY Staff Writer Ernston Road was a dirt path in 1900, as seen in this photo from “Images of America: Sayreville.” SAYREVILLE — With local officials setting out…

  • Engineer: Crossroads could yield $189M

    Twp. reports detailimpacts of proposalto redevelop property BY SUE M. MORGANStaff Writer Twp. reports detail impacts of proposal to redevelop property BY SUE M. MORGAN Staff Writer A tax ratable to the tune of almost $189 million could result from 750 age-restricted units and commercial uses on the Crossroads tract, according to an Old Bridge…

  • Traffic light possible near OBHS campus

    BY SUE M. MORGANStaff Writer Traffic light possible near OBHS campus BY SUE M. MORGAN Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — Residents who live near the busy intersection of Ticetown Road and Valley Vale Drive may eventually get their wish for a traffic signal there. With eight of its nine members present Aug. 16, the Township…

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    JERRY WOLKOWITZ staff Three longtime Sayreville police officers, (l-r) Detective Al Cox, retired Capt. William Gawron and Detective Ken Kelly, work the grill during Sunday’s annual PBA picnic.

  • Grant, donations in to help with YMCA

    Old Bridge receives money from Middlesex County freeholders BY SUE M. MORGANStaff Writer Grant, donations in to help with YMCA BY SUE M. MORGAN Staff Writer Members of the Sayreville War Memorial High School Marching Band perform a fall show preview following a barbecue held by the band parents’ association Aug. 19. OLD BRIDGE —…

  • Board OKs 92 homes at Towne Lake West

    Developer to installtraffic signal as one of numerous conditions BY JOHNDUNPHYStaff Writer Board OKs 92 homes at Towne Lake West Developer to install traffic signal as one of numerous conditions BY JOHNDUNPHY Staff Writer The latest development plans by Kaplan Cos. have been given the green light. The Sayreville Planning Board last week gave preliminary…