Category: Suburban Opinion

  • The graduates

    PHOTOS BY MIGUEL JUAREZ staff Above, Katelyn Marie Maclean smiles proudly during Old Bridge High School’s graduation exercises at the Sovereign Bank Arena in Trenton Monday. Below, Katelyn Bird receives her diploma.

  • Grateful for community response to flag-retirement program

    Boy Scout Troop No. 129 would like to thank all of the Old Bridge community members who participated in our flag-retirement program this year. More than 1,500 flags in various sizes and states of disrepair were left at our pick-up locations throughout the township and were collected by Scouts on a regular basis. These flags…

  • Obituaries

    John J. Ryniec Mr. Ryniec, 81, of Sayreville, died June 20 in Bayshore Health Care Center, Holmdel. Prior to his retirement in 1985, he was employed for 42 years as a research assistant in the E.I. duPont Photo Products Division, Parlin section of Sayreville. Surviving are his wife, Anna Filip Ryniec; two sons, Carl Ryniec…

  • Diplomatic farewell

    MIGUEL JUAREZ staff Old Bridge High School graduate Randy Vinci waves to his family as he waits in line to receive his diploma during Monday’s class of 2006 commencement at Trenton’s Sovereign Bank Arena.

  • Think of residents when racing down ‘Pulaski Speedway’

    I’m writing today to say thanks so much for putting the “Your-Speed-Is” machine on Pulaski Avenue in Sayreville. Now everyone can make sure their speedometer is truly accurate. Tell me what this accomplishes. What is done with that information? Here’s a thought – the Sayreville Police Department could generate some serious revenue by setting up…

  • Plan will bring drainage problems, loss of wetlands

    In the article titled “Objections Raised Over Plan for Homes, Offices” (Suburban, June 22), staff writer Lauren Matthew wrote of community concerns regarding a new development proposed by T. Galante Properties. In the story, the owner of the company tells us that his plan will be good for Old Bridge, but he never says how…

  • Future Leaders honored at first annual luncheon

    JEFFGRANIT staff Thomas Kemble, Scott Ginsberg, Paul Sadowski, Louides Ferdinand and Justin Devy display their plaques at the Future Leaders luncheon at Branches in West Long Branch. Greater Media Newspapers recognized young achievers at a luncheon held at Branches banquet hall in West Long Branch June 15. Valley National Bank sponsored the event, which was…

  • Bad weather

    PHOTOSBY JEFF GRANIT staff Top, Chris Cimino, meteorologist for NBC News Channel 4, looks to students of the Samsel Upper Elementary School for answers about the weather June 15. Above, fourth-grade students Mackenzie Van Nosdall and Heather Sootkoos, both 10, look at images of Hurricane Katrina damage that Cimino brought with him.

  • Best of the Class of 2006

    Sayreville War Memorial High School Valedictorian: Sonal Gandhi Age: 17 GPA: 4.63 SAT Score: 2220 College: The College of New Jersey Intended Major: Gandhi is enrolled in TCNJ’s seven-year accelerated medical program and intends to become a doctor. Academic Philosophy: “Being able to balance and prioritize.” Awards: Senior awards were conferred at the high school’s…