• Police charge two in thefts from South Amboy Foodtown

    SOUTH AMBOY — Police have arrested two residents of Elizabeth in connection with recent shoplifting incidents at Foodtown on Bordentown Avenue. Carlos Ortiz, 37, and Natasha Sanderson, 24, allegedly shoplifted at the grocery store on Sept. 13 and 21, taking baby formula both times, according information released by South Amboy Police Detective Richard Wojaczyk. On…

  • On the run

    Wayne Bell (center) of Randolph leads a trio of runners to the finish line during Sayreville’s seventh annual Hit the Bricks 5-Mile Run on Main Street Saturday. The event is a benefit for the Sayreville Association for Brain Injured Children.

  • Group’s target is ending homelessness in 10 years

    Part of plan is to create 520 units of permanent affordable or supportive housing BY JENNIFER BOOTON Staff Writer Anewly established nonprofit organization is working collaboratively with Middlesex County to stop area homelessness before the year 2020. Coming Home of Middlesex County was created to implement the county’s 10- year plan to stop chronic and…

  • Judge upholds approval of business use in O.B.

    Manalapan lawsuit challenged Old Bridge zoning decision BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer Astate Superior Court judge recently ruled in favor of an Old Bridge Zoning Board of Adjustment decision, which was challenged in a lawsuit from Manalapan Township. In late 2008, Manalapan filed the suit against Old Bridge in an attempt to overturn the decision…

  • Temple celebrates history of worship and outreach

    Congregation members are from all over Middlesex County BY MARY ANNE ROSS Corespondent In an atmosphere that was a mix of solemn occasion and joyful family reunion, the congregation of Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple celebrated 150 years on Sunday. Rabbi Bennett Miller of Monroe holds a marker presented to Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple in New…

  • Anna Van Kulic Belus

    Mrs. Belus, 79, of the Parlin section of Sayreville, died Oct. 6, 2009, in Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel. Her husband, Robert J. Belus, died in 1998. Surviving are a son, Robert M. Belus, with whom she lived; two sisters, Pauline Barnhard of Arizona and Margaret Orr of Florida; and a grandson. Graveside services were held…

  • S.A. residents express dislike of tax increase

    Mayor says city has kept spending under control BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent It was standing room only last week as the South Amboy City Council met for the first time since passing a budget with a 38-percent increase in municipal taxes. “I know why most of you are here,” Mayor John O’Leary told the crowd.…

  • Felicia Boliglowa Swiecicki

    Mrs. Swiecicki, 79, of North Brunswick, died Oct. 5, 2009, at her daughter’s home in North Brunswick. She resided in Spotswood, East Brunswick and Piscataway, prior to relocating to North Brunswick in 2004. She was a machine operator at Garry Manufacturing Co., New Brunswick, for more than 40 years, retiring in 1995. She was predeceased…

  • Planner says no reason to deny religious group

    Argues that group’s beliefs require the residential units BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer With all testimony complete, the Dayalbagh Radhasoami Satsang Association of North America (DRSANA) may be reaching the end of its nearly three-year pursuit to secure approval from Old Bridge Township. The religious group has been appearing before the township Zoning Board of…

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