Category: Suburban Opinion

  • 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…

  • Coda

    Advocate’s report is cause for optimism Greg Bean You have to wonder if Long Branch municipal attorney James Aaron was reading the same report on the woeful inadequacy of New Jersey’s eminent domain laws that everyone else was reading. The report, released May 18 by state Public Advocate Ronald K. Chen, was the first project…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Students to help produce cable TV station programs

    BY LAUREN MATTHEW Staff Writer BY LAUREN MATTHEWStaff Writer OLD BRIDGE – It’s lights, camera, action for township high school students. The Township Council approved an interlocal agreement with the Board of Education Monday night that will give students the opportunity to work for TV-14. The idea is to boost the volunteer base at the…