Category: Suburban Opinion

  • Summer school will now cost those who attend

    BY LAUREN MATTHEW Staff Writer BY LAUREN MATTHEWStaff Writer OLD BRIDGE – Changes in the township’s summer school program could leave some parents with a pain in their pockets. The summer school program has, until this year, been run by the township’s school system at no cost to the families of the children who use…

  • Late delivery

    Last week, Greater Media Newspapers, which publishes the Suburban, faced two challenges that led to late delivery. First was the Memorial Day holiday, which delayed production and delivery of the newspaper by a day. Second was a direct lightning strike at our East Brunswick press facility just as the Suburban was scheduled to be printed.…

  • Thanks for heroic actions of American soldiers

    Dear beloved soldiers from every branch: the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and National Guard, to every man and woman who donated their most valuable and honorable time to keep America safe and free, I salute all of you for the sacrifices you endure to keep the freedom every human being has a right to…

  • Obituaries

    Kenneth F. Zdep Mr. Zdep, 59, of Sayreville, died May 17 in University Medical Center, Newark. Prior to his retirement in 2004, he was a letter carrier with the Sayreville post office, where he worked for 12 years. He was predeceased by his parents, Frank and Laura Rojewski Zdep. Surviving are his wife, Patricia Frantz…

  • McCombs, Knights dazzle at state sectional

    BY DOUG McKENZIE Staff Writer BY DOUG McKENZIEStaff Writer Above, Monroe’s Bill Phillips competes in the 100-meter race at the CJGroup III championships in Tinton Falls on Friday. Below, Monroe’s Sara Beth Moke clears a hurdle in the 100-meter hurdles event. At this point, there is very little that Old Bridge’s Bryant McCombs can do…

  • Program aids those with trouble affording prom

    BY LAUREN MATTHEW Staff Writer BY LAUREN MATTHEWStaff Writer OLD BRIDGE – With a little help, every Cinderella can go to the ball. Old Bridge High School teachers Nancy Bosco and Eleanore DeLaney, along with Vice Principal Tim Dolan, have started a new program to provide prom help to students who need it. The program…

  • Power moves

    MICHAEL ACKER Robert “Phunkie” Resquites, 16, of Old Bridge, executes a power move at a breakdance competition for charity at Westfield High School Friday. The Jokerz crew that he danced with from left to right are Frankie “Raze” Soriano, 17; Estaban “Randum” Lopez, 17; Pete “Melete” Natoli, 17 and Joey “Taktz” Falcucei, 16. The event…

  • Council on right track with proposed action

    While it is understandable why certain athletic organizations may take issue with it, most residents of Sayreville would probably support an ordinance that gives them priority in using local athletic fields. After all, they own those fields and pay to keep them up. Council President Thomas Pollando proposed the ordinance as a way of accomplishing…

  • Your Turn

    Thinks council president has much to learn Eleanore Whitaker Guest Column Eleanore WhitakerGuest Column This letter is in response to “Council Action Helps Taxpayers,” the “Your Turn” guest column by Patrick M. Gillespie, president of the Old Bridge Township Council, that appeared in the May 25 issue of the Suburban. Isn’t it amazing how when…