• Buchanan and Melendez have knowledge, experience, commitment

    Buchanan and Melendez have knowledge, experience, commitment

    On Nov. 8 I am voting for proven leadership. I am voting for Dan Buchanan and Ricci Melendez for Sayreville Borough Council. Chris Hibinski has no experience in how to run a borough. In an article in last week’s Suburban (“Sayreville Election Could Upset Political Party Balance on Council”), he said he wants to understand…

  • Election signs are a blight on town landscape

    Election signs are a blight on town landscape

    To all who are running for one office or another in East Brunswick, you have turned our town into an eyesore. More signs on our street corners and in our medians do not translate to more votes. Perhaps, after the election, our winners can vote on an ordinance limiting the number of election signs allowed.…

  • Sports shorts

    Sports shorts

    Avid horseman William “Bill” C. Mack, 73, of Upper Freehold Township died Oct. 12 at CentraState Hospital in Freehold. Born in New Brunswick, Mack was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving during the Vietnam era. A 1965 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, he earned his master’s degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University in 1977.…

  • Wall Stadium’s Modified ‘Twin 50s’ headline Spooky Spectacular

    Wall Stadium’s Modified ‘Twin 50s’ headline Spooky Spectacular

    A large field of Downs Ford Modified stock cars can be expected at Wall Stadium Speedway Oct. 29 when “Twin 50” lap main events headline the annual Spooky Spectacular stock car race. On Oct. 29, pit area gates will open at 11 a.m., practice starts at noon, grandstand seating opens at 2 p.m. and qualifying…

  • Barnes & Noble announces impending closure of North Brunswick location

    Barnes & Noble announces impending closure of North Brunswick location

      NORTH BRUNSWICK – The North Brunswick location of Barnes & Noble will close by the end of the year. “We had several discussions with the property owner in an attempt to arrange acceptable terms for a lease extension, but unfortunately we could not reach agreement. We have enjoyed serving our customers there and we…

  • Jackson actor enjoys role in ‘Luke Cage’

    Jackson actor enjoys role in ‘Luke Cage’

    By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer JACKSON – With an appearance in the latest collaboration between Netflix and Marvel, the acting career of a Jackson resident is on the rise. Elijah Boothe, 20, a resident of Jackson, can be seen on the Netflix series “Luke Cage.” Based on the comic character of the same name, “Luke…

  • Eatontown Historical Committee honoring veterans and active duty service members

    Eatontown Historical Committee honoring veterans and active duty service members

    The Eatontown Historical Committee will recognize the service of veterans and active duty service members during the Museum Open House from 2-4 p.m. on Nov. 6 at 75 Broad St. An Honor Garden of Flags will be displayed on the museum’s grounds. Each flag is dedicated in honor or in memory of a veteran or…

  • Urban Mental Health Conference slated

    Urban Mental Health Conference slated

    Rutgers New Jersey Medical School’s (NJMS) Department of Psychiatry will hold the 2016 Urban Mental Health Conference, focusing on wellness and resilience, from 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. on Nov. 4  at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Medical Science Building, Room B-552, 185 South Orange Ave., Newark. Attendees will review the latest research on burnout and wellness…

  • Vendor spots open at fall festival/craft show

    Vendor spots open at fall festival/craft show

    The Immaculate Conception Rosary-Altar Society Fall Festival/Craft Show (formerly Granny’s Cellar) is set for Nov. 26 at Immaculate Conception Church, 23 Manalapan Road, Spotswood. Vendors are sought. To reserve a table/space, call Jay at 609-409-0199 or Maria at 732-254-1775.

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