• South Amboy woman rallies to fight city’s tax increase

    BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY — When resident Stephanie Ziemba heard about this year’s city tax increase, she was angry. “In my opinion, you can’t be so reliant to have the citizens keep footing the bill for you,” she said. “The middle class people are being forced every day to do more with less…

  • Sayreville officials dispute dredged material reports

    SERA, mayor tell residents they have not approved shipment of soil to National Lead site BY DEANNAMcLAFFERTY Correspondent Despite ongoing reports to the contrary, Sayreville has not approved the shipment of contaminated silt from Middletown’s Shadow Lake to the National Lead redevelopment site. In response to stories in several area publications, Joseph Ambrosio, executive director…

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    Taraje Williams-Murray, who competed in judo in the 2004 and 2008 Olympics, holds a makeshift torch as he leads the parade during the Summer Day Camp Olympics at the South Amboy Branch YMCA on June 29. Campers competed in events like tug of war, relay races, a water balloon toss and sponge bucket relays. JEFF…

  • Sayreville council votes down budget

    CFO: Boro is going to run out of cash come August BY DEANNAMcLAFFERTY Correspondent Taking no heed of Chief Financial Officer Wayne Kronowski’s warning, the Sayreville Borough Council voted against the 2012 municipal budget on June 9. Councilmen Nick Perrette, Frank Bella, Bill Henry and Dan Buchanan voted against adopting the $52.3 million budget, with…

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    Kristel Castellanos and fellow Willabee campers wait to see the inside of a police car at the Sayreville police station on June 28. The students’ visit was one of several activities included in the annual Willabee Academy. See story on page 7. JEFF GRANIT staff

  • Old Bridge puts funding in place for capital projects

    Road repairs in works for first time since 2010 BYADAM JOSEPH DRICI Staff Writer The Old Bridge Township Council voted unanimously to approve $2.6 million in capital improvements and a $2.5 million bond ordinance to finance the expenditures at its July 9 meeting. At a cost of $1.9 million, road, drainage and curbing improvements will…

  • 36th annual Belmar 5-mile run to fill borough’s streets

    Runners will take over the streets of Belmar on the morning of July 14. The borough and the Goodwill Hose Fire Co., in collaboration with the Jersey Shore Running Club, will present the 36th annual Belmar 5-Mile Run with a starting time of 8:30 a.m. With its longevity, the race owns a distinct history as…

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    NJ Fury softball organization will hold tryouts for the 10U-12U-14U-16U-18U divisions onAug. 18, 19, 25 and 26 at Wolcott Park in Eatontown from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Those participating in the tryouts should arrive at least 30 minutes early to warm up. Contact [email protected] to register or any additional information. Monmouth Battlefield State Park…

  • Gotterup competing in world junior golf tournament

    BYWARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent Chris Gotterup Like many youngsters this summer, Chris Gotterup is accompanying his family on a vacation. The only difference is the Gotterups are in San Diego because of Chris. The Little Silver resident, 12, is competing at the Callaway World Junior Golf Association Championship in the 11-12-year-old boys division at Sycuan Golf…

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