• Sheriff’s officer charged with helping collect bribe

    Middlesex County sheriff’s officer was arrested Monday on charges that he assisted former Sheriff Joseph C. Spicuzzo in collecting a bribe from an individual seeking a position in the sheriff’s office. Officer Paul Lucarelli, 45, of South River, was arrested at his home by detectives of the New Jersey State Police Official Corruption Bureau, according…

  • Nominees sought for OBHS Wall of Fame

    The Old Bridge High School (OBHS) community, in an effort to recognize and honor outstanding graduates of all township high schools, is seeking nominations for induction into the Old Bridge High School Wall of Fame. It is hoped that each individual honored will serve as an inspiration to and a source of pride for the…

  • So. Amboy moves ahead with road that will lead to ferry

    BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY — The city has received the go-ahead to advertise for bids to construct the Radford Ferry Road Extension. The extension, which will run from the Main Street Bridge to the Raritan Bay, is vital to the Intermodal Transportation Center the city is in the process of constructing, said Business…

  • Zumba, yoga classes planned in Sayreville

    The Sayreville Recreation Department will continue to offer Zumba classes at 7:40 p.m., and yoga classes at 6:30 p.m., on Monday evenings beginning March 21 at Samsel Upper Elementary School, Ernston Road, Sayreville. Registration is under way. For more information, call Denise at 732-525-9536 or email [email protected].

  • Fourth-graders get early introduction to college

    Old Bridge works with eight area colleges/universities for grant-funded program BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer Fourth-graders are packing their bags, declaring a major and heading off to college, but only for a day. Arevival of the decade-old “Kids at College” promises to expose every fourth-grade student in Old Bridge to one of several colleges and…

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    Old Bridge Public Schools Science Supervisor Mark Agolia, flanked by his dog, Lily, reads to students at Southwood Elementary School during its first Pajama Night, held on Dr. Seuss’ birthday. The school invited VIP readers to work with the students. LAUREN CASSELBERRY

  • Old Bridge council spars over budget maneuvers

    Municipal tab would raise taxes $90 on average home BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer The preliminary 2011 municipal budget may be balanced and under cap, but several Old Bridge council members are distressed by the decision to again use one-shot revenue sources to close a deficit. The remedy choice fueled contempt for the fiscal plan…

  • So. Amboy tags parcel for waterfront redevelopment

    Officials say site is needed for future public walkway that would extend along waterfront BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent The South Amboy City Council has approved the inclusion of 20 acres along the waterfront into its redevelopment plan. The March 2 vote followed a presentation by Angelo J. Valetutto of AJV Engineering, Woodbridge, who shared his…

  • Clowns from the Funny Factory Band entertain the crowds during Saturday’s St. Patrick’s Day parade in South Amboy. After rain canceled the 2010 parade, the sun shined on this year’s marchers. More photos, page 10. SCOTT FRIEDMAN

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