• J. O’Neill’s Place opens new bistro area

    Staff Writer BY STELLA MORRISON J. O’Neill’s Place, Sayreville, has opened a new bistro area. SAYREVILLE — After eight years of catering and running a bar, J. O’Neill’s Place of Sayreville has opened a dine-in experience in the same building, The Bistro at J. O’Neill’s. Co-owners Jennifer O’Neill and Shannon Lalley opened The Bistro’s doors…

  • Old Bridge officials want a ‘brake’ from speeders

    Though officials want to target speeding on residential roads, procedures must be followed BY THOMAS CASTLES Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — Township Council members are mulling over strategies to prevent an ever-present problem pestering communities across the nation: speeding on residential roads. “No matter where you go, you hear there are problems with speeding,” Councilwoman…

  • Space available at May 18 flea market

    Vendors are sought for the East Brunswick Elks Flea Market planned for 9 a.m.-3 p.m. May 18 at the lodge, Oakmont Avenue and Hardenburg Lane. The event will take place rain or shine. Rental cost is $15 for space only; vendors supply their own tables. Food, soda, water and coffee will be available for purchase…

  • Jamesburg Senior Citizens to sponsor trip to AC

    The Jamesburg Senior Citizens will host a trip to the Taj Mahal casino, Atlantic City, on May 20. The bus will leave the Jamesburg Senior Center, 139 Stevens Ave., at 11 a.m. and return at approximately 9 p.m. The trip is open to anyone age 21 and older. Tickets are $25 per person, payable by…

  • Tickets available for fashion show

    The Ladies Auxiliary of the Cheesequake Volunteer Fire Company will host its annual fashion show at 7 p.m. May 14 at the firehouse on Route 34, Old Bridge. The outfits will be presented by Kohl’s department store. All tickets will be sold in advance. A donation of $15 includes a buffet dinner and tricky tray.…

  • Tickets available for June 7 Scramble

    The Columbiettes of Immaculate Conception Knights of Columbus Council No. 4907 will sponsor its annual Scramble (Tricky Tray) fundraiser beginning at 7:30 p.m. June 7 at the Knights of Columbus Hall, Crescent Avenue, Spotswood. Doors will open at 6 p.m. Tickets cost $7 per person, adults only. Advance purchase is suggested. There will be door…

  • Old Bridge officials recognize outstanding residents

    Eagle Scouts, Elks Lodge, Special Olympics teams receive congratulatory honors BY THOMAS CASTLES Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — Town Hall was brimming with some of the best, brightest and most benevolent residents that Old Bridge has to offer on May 6. Mayor Owen Henry stood in front of a consortium of proud parents and community…

  • Bill would permit restricted driver’s license

    The proposed New Jersey Senate Bill 2427 would permit a restricted license for persons suspended for DWI to be able to drive to work. The license would be used exclusively for traveling to and from the licensee’s place of employment or education when other transportation is not available, and for driving on the job where…

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