• Bike/walking paths being planned in O.B.

    BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — Local officials are planning a system of integrated paths that would be designated for walking and bicycling, and would link parks, public areas and points of interest throughout the township. The township Environmental Commission proposed the 12-mile path system and has secured funding to study its feasibility.…

  • Lawsuit vs. Old Bridge awaits further action

    BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer Alawsuit filed by Manalapan which seeks to overturn a decision made by the Old Bridge Zoning Board of Adjustment is awaiting further action in the legal system. In late 2008, Manalapan filed a lawsuit against the Old Bridge zoning board in an attempt to overturn a decision that was made…

  • Parlin resident, 52, dies in hit-and-run

    BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — A Sayreville woman died recently after being struck by a hitand run motorist on Bordentown Avenue. Karen Costello, 52, of the Parlin section, was hit by a vehicle at 9:24 a.m. March 20, according to police. No witnesses have come forward with a vehicle description or any…

  • Bravest vs. Finest

    PHOTOS BY JEFF GRANIT staff Above, Ed Fulham tries to sink one for Sayreville’s bravest. Below, Sayreville firefighter Eric Rodriguez goes up for a shot during Our Lady of Victories’ Athletic Association’s second annual charity basketball game March 26. The game, in which borough firefighters faced off against the police, was held in memory of…

  • Boro man faces theft charges

    SAYREVILLE — Police arrested a man who was allegedly stealing wire and pipes from a building that is under construction. Matthew Gecek, 28, of Sayreville, was charged with burglary, criminal mischief, possession of burglary tools and theft of moveable property. Police were dispatched to investigate reports of a disorderly person in the area of Telegraph…

  • EAT RIGHT TO PLAY RIGHT – Advertorial

    By Gloria Averbuch Advertorial EAT RIGHT TO PLAY RIGHT   Active children–whether simply on the go or on the playing field–have special nutritional needs. Although that goes without saying, young people often skip on the essentials, and need education and guidance on the importance of good nutrition. Food choices have been shown to affect performance…

  • Boro police have found 90 cars through LoJack

    Device has been used to track stolen cars since early ’90s BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer MICHAEL ACKER Sayreville police officers pose alongside a representative from the LoJack Corp. during a plaque presentation in front of police headquarters on March 18 honoring the police department for its recovery of stolen motor vehicles through the company’s…

  • Youth find a positive outlet in ‘breaking’

    OBHS students practice moves weekly at the library BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer Patrons who walk by a certain door inside the Old Bridge Public Library on Tuesday afternoonsmay be surprised to hear the muffled sounds of break beats coming from the other side. Old Bridge resident Peter Natoli demonstrates a move called the hollowback…

  • Bikers give back with annual rally

    Motorcycle ride, rally to benefit Old Bridge, Sayreville charities BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer When Ray Fornicola of Parlin makes a promise, he keeps it. Six years ago he made a vow to help brain-injured children in his community, and has kept his word by raising funds through his annual bikers rally. This year’s sixth…

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