• In tribute

    Left: Edna Cornell of Sayreville listens to the proceedings during a Dec. 7 ceremony honoring the 2,402 military personnel lost during the invasion of Pearl Harbor 69 years earlier. Above: Vietnam War veteran Richard Kosmoski and fellow vets march down Main Street during the morning services. PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR staff

  • O.B. approves transfer of 300 acres to OBMUA

    BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer Critics say move is budget-gap tactic; proponents argue reservoir will reduce water-purchase costs Aland acquisition project that is intended to secure an in-house water supply has become an increasingly contentious issue among Old Bridge officials in recent months. Last week, the measure narrowly passed through the governing body. The Township…

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    Amanda Mozdzen, 6, of Sayreville, looks on as Michael Hoffman spins a plate in the air during the Juggling Hoffmans’ fun-filled program at the Sayreville Public Library on Dec. 9. JEFF GRANIT staff

  • Sayreville approves $300K for flood project

    State bill would provide $4M for design phase BY SAM SLAUGHTER Staff Writer Sayreville’s final ordinance vote of the year was a boon for the residents of Weber Avenue. After enduring floods from an overflowing South River over the years and fighting for a near-term solution to mitigate the flooding, borough officials took a large…

  • Henry to be sworn in as vote challenge looms

    Will hold off on making permanent appointments BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent While the outcome of South Amboy’s mayoral election remains in the hands of the courts, Democrat Fred Henry is scheduled to be sworn in the first week of January. The election tallies had Henry, currently the City Council president, ahead of independent Mary O’Connor…

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    Children wait their turn to meet Santa Claus during South Amboy’s annual Holiday Tree Lighting and Fire Truck Parade. The event was held at Transit Plaza on Dec. 14. More photos at gmnews.com. ERIC SUCAR staff

  • Bombers looking to thrive in their new GMC division

    BY WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent Long a power in the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) White Division, the Sayreville High School wrestling team moves to the even more competitive Red Division this winter, and coach Anton Atterbury’s grapplers will be looking to make their mark. The Bombers are coming off a White Division title and a 14-8…

  • Atlantic City trip will support band

    The Old Bridge High School Marching Knights Band will sponsor a Jan. 23 bus trip to Atlantic City. Check-in will be at 10 a.m. at Carl Sandburg Middle School, 3439 Route 516, Old Bridge. Cost is $35 per person and includes six hours of play in Atlantic City and refreshments on the bus. Net proceeds…

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