• GUEST COLUMN

    Recycling delivers benefits to New Jersey in many ways BOB MARTIN A s we celebrate the 25th anniversary of the state’s milestone Mandatory Recycling Act this year, it is time to re-energize the recycling movement in New Jersey and go for the green. Recycling offers environmental benefits and dollars for municipal coffers — a real…

  • Police charge two in assault

    SOUTH AMBOY — Two men have been charged with assaulting a female bouncer at a city club. Police were called to Rumor 35 at 2:05 a.m. on July 28 on a report of multiple fights in the parking lot. The first officers to arrive requested mutual aid from surrounding police departments to respond to what…

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    Ryan McGonigle, 14 months, of Laurence Harbor, enjoys getting caught in a crossfire of bubbles between brothers Guy, 6, and Collin Buckel, 3, of Matawan. Ryan’s mom, Colleen, and uncle, Tom Casini, look on. All were visiting the annual Salt Water Day celebration at the Laurence Harbor beachfront in Old Bridge on Aug. 11. SCOTT…

  • Engineering firm honored

    CME Associates, a civil engineering firm with offices throughout New Jersey, was recently recognized by several organizations. CME Associates and its client, the Joint Meeting of Essex and Union Counties, received the 2012 National Environmental Achievement Award from the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) at the organization’s award ceremony on Feb. 13 in…

  • Keeping the community clean in Old Bridge

    Incentive-based program aimed at removing debris from road and parks BY ADAM JOSEPH DRICI Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — For volunteer organizations in the township, it pays to go green under the mayor’s updated Clean Communities program. Eligible groups can receive a $500 check from the New Jersey Clean Communities Fund for participating in a…

  • Collectibles Sale to benefit shelter pets

    Sayreville Pet Adoption Center will hold an Antiques and Collectibles Sale 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 18 and 19 at the East Brunswick Museum, 16 Maple St., in the Old Bridge Historic District of East Brunswick. An eclectic mix of vintage items, collectibles, jewelry and antiques will be available for purchase. Proceeds from the sale will…

  • South Amboy woman finds words to live by

    Daily email service sends inspirational songs and sayings to subscribers BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent Annette Walsh SOUTH AMBOY — One woman is looking to make the world a better place — one quote at a time. Annette Walsh, 45, a city resident, said through the years she often has been comforted by songs and sayings,…

  • New Wilson principal hopes to continue school traditions

    Carmen Davis succeeds retired Georgia Baumann BY DEANNA McLAFFERTY Correspondent SAYREVILLE — Carmen Davis has large shoes to fill. This summer, Davis, of the Sergeantsville section of Delaware Township, Hunterdon County, took over for retired educator Georgia Baumann as Wilson Elementary School principal. After 50 years in education, including 49 at Wilson, Baumann was greeted…

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