• There might be an upside to a government shutdown

    CODA GREG BEAN A s this is being written, it looks like there could be a federal government shutdown as early as this Friday, March 4. Even if there’s a stopgap measure passed to give our representatives and senators more time to come to a meeting of the minds, it would likely only provide the…

  • IRS ought to keep eye on prisoners, rich and famous

    A fter reading the article titled “Special Agent Sheds Light on IRS’ Investigative Side” in the Feb. 24 issue of the Suburban, I came across a news article at http://www.nbcn ewyork.com/news/local- beat/IRS-Becoming-Prisoners-Pe n-Pal-116787043.html titled “Prisoners File False Tax Returns, Reap Millions,” wherein it was found that “The Department of Treasury Inspector General said in 2009,…

  • Seeks affordable health care for all

    This is in response to the letter to the editor from Miklos Bognar Sr. of East Brunswick (“Christie Is Targeting Union, Not Teachers”) published in the Feb. 17 issue of the Suburban. In these tough economic times, I fear that New Jersey residents are focusing their frustrations in the wrong places, and in the process…

  • Women’s Club seeks vendors for Yard Sale

    Vendors are sought for the Mid-Madison Women’s Club Yard Sale set for 8 a.m.-3 p.m. April 2 at Cheesequake Farms, Route 9 north, Old Bridge. Rain date is April 3. Space-rental fee is $15; vendors must bring their own table. Sale of on-site consumable food or drink will not be permitted. To reserve a space…

  • Women’s Club seeks vendors for Yard Sale

    Vendors are sought for the Mid-Madison Women’s ClubYard Sale set for 8 a.m.-3 p.m. April 2 at Cheesequake Farms, Route 9 north, Old Bridge. Rain date is April 3. Space-rental fee is $15; vendors must bring their own table. Sale of on-site consumable food or drink will not be permitted. To reserve a space or…

  • Dinner to raise funds for Boy Scout troop

    Sayreville Boy Scout Troop No. 97 will hold an All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti Dinner 4-8 p.m. March 13 at Knights of Columbus Hall, Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville. Dinner will include spaghetti, meatballs, salad, bread, beverages and dessert. Tickets cost $8 per person. For more information, call Bob Abramski at 732-887-1220 or Bob Havens at 732-…

  • Auxiliary plans March 7 Sox Sale

    The Raritan Bay Medical Center Old BridgeAuxiliary will sponsor a fundraising Sox Sale 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. March 7 in Auxiliary Hall C, lower level of the Medical Arts Building, adjacent to the hospital’s Old Bridge division, off Ferry Road, between routes 9 and 18. A portion of the proceeds from the sale will benefit programs…

  • Moloney concert to feature song, dance

    The Middlesex County Cultural and Heritage Commission and the Folklife program for New Jersey, in association with the City of South Amboy, the South Amboy St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee and the Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders, will present a free concert with Irish entertainer Mick Moloney 7 p.m. March 9 at South Amboy…

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