• Sayreville imposes first of three furlough days

    BY SAM SLAUGHTER Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — Like many towns facing financial difficulties this year, the borough has implemented furlough days for its employees. Borough offices were closed Oct. 1 when employees took the first of three unpaid days off. Municipal operations will be closed again on Nov. 12 and Dec. 23. “We will save…

  • GOP files ethics complaints over Democrats’ political ad

    At issue: On-duty county employee featured in film BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer The Middlesex County Republican Organization’s campaign manager has filed ethics complaints against four Democratic freeholders and the county sheriff for filming a political ad using county resources. “Each and every one of the individuals charged in this complaint are veteran politicians…

  • Emergency Apparatus Display

    Five-year-old Nadia Atizol of Sayreville makes a friend in remote-controlled truck Freddie during the Emergency Apparatus Display held Oct. 8 along Main Street in South River. The event included games, food and a large display of fire trucks and other emergency vehicles from around New Jersey. ERIC SUCAR staff

  • New capt. completes command staff changes

    Council discusses variety of topics after officer is sworn in BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent Crowds filled the room and overflowed into the hallway for the Oct. 6 South Amboy City Council meeting to recognize a city police officer. David Kales, surrounded by family, friends and neighbors, was sworn in to his new position as captain.…

  • Board raises concerns over development plan for Rt. 35

    Members argue there is still a market for senior housing BY SAM SLAUGHTER Staff Writer Aproposal that would bring a nonage restricted housing development to the Morgan area of Sayreville has been tabled. At the Oct 6 Planning Board meeting, board Chairman Dr. John Misiewicz said he wanted to give the owners of the property,…

  • Pop Warner Fun

    Rodney Smith of the Raritan Bay Cougars brings the ball up field during a day of football fun Sunday at the Pop Warner club’s field on Cheesequake Road, Old Bridge. Events included the Mayor’s Trophy Game against the Old Bridge Knights, a cystic fibrosis fundraiser game and the annual Challenger Bowl. Story and more photos,…

  • Vendors welcome at bazaar, yard sale

    Vendors are sought for the Etz Chaim Monroe Township Jewish Center Bazaar and Yard Sale set for 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 24 at the temple, 11 Cornell Ave. Interested individuals are invited to offer crafts and/or new or used items. Rental cost is $30 per table; $20, if a vendor’s own table is used. For…

  • Tickets available for Scholarship Dinner

    The St. Mary of Ostrabrama Holy Name Society will hold a Scholarship Dinner 5-7 p.m. Oct. 23 in the Parish Center, 30 Jackson St., South River. Takeout orders will be available beginning at 4 p.m. The menu will feature chicken piccata, roasted potatoes, a vegetable, salad, coffee, tea and dessert. Tickets, which cost $10 for…

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