• Grants would improve local roads

    By GREG KENNELTY Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — The Township Council has authorized grant applications to upgrade sections of Ticetown and Cottrell roads, including resurfacing and improving pedestrian safety. The council unanimously adopted two resolutions at its Oct. 20 meeting authorizing grant applications to the New Jersey Department of Transportation (DOT) Municipal Aid Program. The…

  • Greater Media chairman lauded for radio leadership

    By JEREMY GROSSMAN Staff Writer Peter Smyth A lways at the forefront of his industry, Greater Media’s CEO has been recognized for his role in electronic media. Peter Smyth, chairman and CEO of Greater Media Inc., was an honoree at the 12th annual Giants of Broadcasting & Electronic Arts, a yearly event sponsored by the…

  • Republicans challenge incumbent Democrats for freeholder seats

    Election 2014 Four candidates are vying for two threeyear terms on the Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders in the Nov. 4 election. Democrat incumbents Carol Barrett Bellante and Charles Tomaro are seeking reelection, while Republican newcomers Richard J. Greene and Stephanie M. Bartfalvi are seeking their first terms. Barrett Bellante, who is seeking her…

  • Mayor: Borough better prepared for future storms

    By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer I n the two years since superstorm Sandy, Sayreville has seen extensive state buyouts and demolitions of Sandy-damaged homes, and pump station repairs funded with federal funds. Mayor Kennedy O’Brien had just a oneword response to the question of whether the borough is now better prepared to fend off…

  • Work of psychics conjures spirited debate

    By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer Spiritual advisor Victor Gonzalez offers a tarot card reading to Kathy Puca of Hamilton during the Halloween-themed Witches Night Out in downtown Allentown on Oct. 23. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Roughly one year ago, Heather Saracen was going through a particularly rough patch in her life. Facing struggles and unsure…

  • Photo

    SCOTT FRIEDMAN Dave Csimbok of Sayreville is transformed into Frankenstein at the Milltown Haunted River Walk on Oct. 24.

  • Bulletin Board

    – Church thrift store sets anniversary sale The ShareGood Thrift Shoppe, an initiative of Sayreville United Methodist Church, in partnership with Simpson United Methodist Church, Old Bridge, will hold its First Anniversary Sale during the month of November at the shop, Sayreville United Methodist Church, 406 Main St. Entrance is on Ida Street, off Pulaski…

  • They don’t call it ‘speed’ for nothing

    Few may be able to afford a Bentley, but those having unlimited funds could do worse than spend around $250,000 to drive one of the quickest luxury cars on the planet. By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features We don’t usually get the chance to review cars that cost as much as a threebedroom house in many…

  • Q&A

    Parking lot crashes with Sharon Peters Q: I read an article recently about airbags not deploying when they ought to have deployed. That made me think about this: Our SUV was parked in the outer reaches of a parking lot and while we were shopping someone slammed into the passenger side going fast enough (officers…

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