• Chamber to hold Lunch and Learn

    The Chamber of Commerce Serving Old Bridge, Sayreville and South Amboy will hold a Lunch and Learn at noon June 22 at the Old Bridge Public Library Main Branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. Guest speaker will be Jane Brady, director, Middlesex County Workforce Investment Board. Reservations are required. Checks should be mailed to the…

  • State Fair to open at Meadowlands June 24

    Special promotions on tap to mark fair’s 25th year For its 25th anniversary year, State Fair Meadowlands will be treating fairgoers to brand-new entertainment during the 17-day event, running June 24 through July 10 at the New Meadowlands Fairgrounds, next to the New Meadowlands Stadium, formerly Giants Stadium, in East Rutherford. State Fair Meadowlands is…

  • Dylan Shrine goes on tour

    Old Bridge resident says he wants young people to appreciate folk-rock star BY CHRIS ZAWISTOWSKI Staff Writer Mel Prussack of Old Bridge discusses the exhibit he set up at the township’s library in recognition of Bob Dylan’s 70th birthday. The display runs through June and will later be moved to libraries in East Brunswick and…

  • Old Bridge Republicans battle early retirement initiative

    Democrats: Newly adopted ordinance will save money; avoid need for layoffs BY CHRIS ZAWISTOWSKI Staff Writer Republican officials continue to speak out against a new ordinance that allows employees to retire with health benefits after working 15 years for Old Bridge. Supporters of the ordinance, which passed in a tense 5-4 vote along party lines…

  • O.B. residents, officials air Cablevision concerns

    Council considering 10-year contract with provider BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent Old Bridge officials are debating whether to renew the municipality’s contract with Cablevision. A hearing on the topic was held during a recent Township Council meeting. In advance of the session, the township had compiled public feedback on the past few years of the service.…

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    Nyla Scott, 7, of Sayreville, reaches for a paw high five from Harley during Doggone Safe’s “Be a Tree” program June 5 at the Sayreville Pet Adoption Center, Main Street. The interactive session was set up to teach kids and parents to be smart and safe around dogs. SCOTT FRIEDMAN

  • After sectional victory, RFH falls in state final

    Girls lacrosse team beaten by Chatham BY MATTHEW ROCCO Correspondent Rumson-Fair Haven High School’s Claire Scarrone (l) and Chatham High School’s Kelsey Perselay try to control the ball during the second half of the NJSIAA Group II semifinal played June 2 at Robbinsville High School. The Bulldogs, who won the South Jersey Group II title,…

  • RBC’s McNamara will run her Dream Mile

    Will compete in high school mile at Adidas Grand Prix BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Above: Red Bank Catholic High School’s Molly McNamara races toward her second Non-Public A state championship of the weekend as she wins the 800-meter race in a meet-record 2:09.21. The group championships were held June 3 and 4 at Lombardi…

  • Dorn Marine Detachment slates golf outing

    The Phillip K. Dorn Marine Corps League Detachment will present its fourth annual golf outing on Monday, July 11, at Pebble Creek Golf Club in Colts Neck. Enjoy a day of golf with the Marines, complete with greens fees, cart and bag handling for a fee of $135. The day will begin with registration and…

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