• Rescue squad recognizes citizens for saving lives

    Community encouraged to learn CPR, volunteer for EMS BY SAM SLAUGHTER Staff Writer Members of the Sayreville Emergency Squad use a doll to demonstrate lifesaving measures. The Sayreville Emergency Medical Squad recently recognized several residents for doing something few can claim to have done — saving a life. “The bystanders initiated cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and each…

  • Friends of the Library

    Barbara Scully of Sayreville was among the hundreds who turned out on opening day of the East Brunswick Friends of the Library’s 37th annual Friends’ Book & Media Sale March 21. The weeklong event was held at the Brunswick Square Mall, Route 18. JEFF GRANIT staff

  • O.B. board weighs decision on religious group’s plan

    Vote expected in May on application for house of worship, residences BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — Though closing arguments were complete, the Zoning Board of Adjustment was not ready to vote last month on a plan filed four years ago by the Dayalbagh Radhasoami Satsang Association of North America (DRSANA). With nearly…

  • We’ve finally got a reason for celebration in April

    CODA GREG BEAN With the exception of my birthday — which I think should be a national holiday that includes gifting yours truly— there isn’t a lot to look forward to in April. So if you just got through reading the Sunday newspapers and are suffering a case of bad-news overload like I am, here’s…

  • Clean energy program cuts bad for environment, economy

    I n advance of his annual budget address, Gov. Chris Christie announced that he hoped to reduce taxes while still working to balance the state’s budget. With reduced tax revenue coming in to the state, we are concerned that important clean energy programs will once again be in the crosshairs this year. Last year, the…

  • In praise of Spicuzzo as community supporter

    I ’m not going to comment on the charges facing Sheriff Joseph Spicuzzo. As with all legal cases, I hope that in the end truth and justice are served. I have lived, taught and served as a firefighter in Spotswood for close to 25 years. Sheriff Spicuzzo has in that time been a true supporter…

  • Keep tax dollars with public schools

    There are two types of parents, those who are fortunate enough and can afford a private education for their children and those who cannot. Is Gov. Christie saying that private and religious schools are providing a sub-par education and our tax dollars would help facilitate the necessary changes to bring those schools in line with…

  • Officials’ maneuvers waste taxpayers’ dollars

    I just read with interest about the difficulties between the Borough Council and the mayor in Sayreville. It seems like both sides have some valid issues related to borough functions, which need discussion and clarification. I’m sure that most councils and mayors do not see eye to eye. However, in Edison, according to a recent…

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