• Fees for water, sewer, at issue in Old Bridge

    BY THOMAS CASTLES Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — The Old Bridge Municipal Utilities Authority (MUA), the autonomous entity in charge of providing water and sewage service in the township, has come under fire in recent weeks from Mayor Owen Henry and several residents and ratepayers, who claim that the MUA is overcharging for services. The…

  • Management firm notifies residents MacArthur Manor will be torn down

    BY STELLA MORRISON Staff Writer According to its management firm, the storm-damaged MacArthur Manor garden complex in Sayreville may be demolished to make room for a park, though borough officials deny knowledge of the claims. STELLA MORRISON SAYREVILLE — The MacArthur Manor garden apartment complex may be torn down in the upcoming months — but…

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    The Sayreville Historical Society held its annual dinner May 9 at Camillo’s in Sayreville. The location was chosen as a “thank you” to the restaurant for reopening after superstorm Sandy. Pictured are corresponding secretary Mary Ann Weber (l-r), recording secretary Adam Rosinski, treasurer John Kosakowski, President Arthur Rittenhouse and Vice President Jason Slesinski. STELLA MORRISON

  • Fatal explosion in South Amboy to be remembered during ceremony

    BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent One of the most significant events in South Amboy’s history will be formally remembered at a ceremony at 11:30 a.m. May 18. “On May 19, 1950, at 6:59 p.m., boxcars loaded with ammunition and explosives exploded, killing 31 persons [and] injuring more than 350 persons,” Jerry Pizzillo of the South Amboy…

  • Protection extended in drug overdoses

    Gov. Chris Christie signed the bipartisan Overdose Protection Act into law at a drug rehabilitation center in Paterson on May 2. The legislation takes a two-pronged approach to help prevent drug-overdose deaths in New Jersey. First, it provides legal protection to people who are in violation of the law while they are attempting to help…

  • Young man a ray of hope in cloud of opiate addiction

    BY JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer Scott Kaboski talks about his history of drug addiction, along with the hope he has gained during his rehabilitation process at the Discovery Institute for Addictive Disorders. PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR staff Growing up, Scott Kaboski didn’t seem at risk for heroin addiction. The 23-year-old was brought up in an…

  • A ‘grim’ trend in central N.J.

    Law enforcement wrestles with heroin abuse BY GREG KENNELTY Staff Writer Heroin has become the most popular drug in Monmouth and Middlesex counties, reaching a much wider audience than ever before, according to law enforcement authorities. “Monmouth County has one of the highest concentrations of the purest heroin in the tri-state area. We’re really only…

  • Old Bridge addresses roads, vacant properties

    BY THOMAS CASTLES Staff Writer Old Bridge officials are taking measures to improve the condition of roads and properties in the township. “For years we’ve been throwing good money after a bad situation,” Councilwoman Lucille Panos said, referring to what she described as a tendency in the past to rely on quick-fix roadway improvements. “If…

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    The Old Bridge Classic Car Cruise kicked off on May 10 at the Shoppes at Old Bridge. The car show will be held the second Friday of each month through September. SCOTT FRIEDMAN

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