Category: Suburban News

  • Forum Theatre celebrates 20th anniversary with gala

    BY BRYAN SABELLAStaff Writer BY BRYAN SABELLA Staff Writer MIGUEL JUAREZ staff The Forum Theatre’s red and gold marquee has long been one of Metuchen’s landmarks. METUCHEN — For 20 years, the Forum Theatre has offered area residents the experience of live theater, Broadway musicals, special concert events and children’s theater right in their own…

  • Residents may get help with stump removals

    BY JOLENE HARTStaff Writer Residents may get help with stump removals BY JOLENE HART Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — A small battle has been won for residents whose trees were toppled by Jersey Central Power and Light (JCP&L). Borough officials announced this week that local residents who had trees cut during JCP&L’s recent tree removal project…

  • Diner waitresses, cops saved motorist’s life

    Man who suffered heart attack while driving reunitedwith his BY SUE M. MORGANStaff Writer Man who suffered heart attack while driving reunited with his ‘angels’ BY SUE M. MORGAN Staff Writer FARRAH MAFFAI staff During the reunion Tuesday at the Bridgeway Diner, Jerry Springard is surrounded by the group that helped save his life. Standing…

  • Pair says they’ll make changes parties won’t

    BY JOLENE HARTStaff Writer Pair says they’ll make changes parties won’t BY JOLENE HART Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — Two third-party candidates have announced their entry into the race for a pair of seats on the Borough Council, adding a new dimension to an already highly-contested election. Former Councilman Jeff Pawlowski and 19-year-old newcomer Chris Koszalka…

  • Decorated vet to lead

    Memorial Day paradeJoseph A. Zebrowskiwas wounded in combatduring WWII in Europe BY SUE M. MORGANStaff Writer Memorial Day parade Joseph A. Zebrowski was wounded in combat during WWII in Europe BY SUE M. MORGAN Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — Two signs posted on two local roadways asking passers-by to thank veterans for their freedoms are…

  • SERA accepts $20M loan for Nat’l Lead

    Officials: Stadium still possible despite plansto build one in Monroe SERA accepts $20M loan for Nat’l Lead Officials: Stadium still possible despite plans to build one in Monroe SAYREVILLE — The borough’s redevelopment agency is closer than it has ever been to owning the 427-acre National Lead site. The Sayreville Economic Redevelopment Agency met May…

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    FARRAH MAFFAI staff Janna Bogan, 7, and Catrina Carbone, 8, prepared the ground outside the Cheesequake Elementary School, Old Bridge, during a beautification project sponsored by the Student Council Friday.

  • Parents miss two sons now serving in Iraq

    Szkodny brothersfollow in traditionof military service BY JOLENE HARTStaff Writer Parents miss two sons now serving in Iraq Szkodny brothers follow in tradition of military service BY JOLENE HART Staff Writer Brian Szkodny Like many parents whose children have grown, Raymond and Nancy Szkodny live in the proverbial empty nest. Their sons, Brian, 24, and…

  • Finest in Old Bridge receive service awards

    Seven new policeofficers get badges,advice from chief BY SUE M. MORGANStaff Writer Finest in Old Bridge receive service awards Seven new police officers get badges, advice from chief BY SUE M. MORGAN Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — Before awarding badges to the township’s seven new police officers, their top boss reminded them that "officer" is…