• Building collapse leads to store closures in Monroe

    By STELLA MORRISON Staff Writer A section of the Park Plaza Shopping Center on Spotswood-Englishtown Road collapsed Feb. 15 after partially collapsing two days earlier. STELLA MORRISON/STAFF The Texas Road Pharmacy on Spotswood-Englishtown Road in Monroe will likely be torn down after the building around it partially collapsed last week. According to Monroe Township Construction…

  • Services available for domestic violence victims

    Great article in the Suburban on domestic violence. Thank you for exposing an issue that historically is taboo. Many survivors suffer in silence. I wanted to let you know about the services of Women Aware so that your readers will know there is help. We offer services in three locations, including a 24-hour hotline, emergency…

  • Plan to mandate pledge is ‘stupid’

    There is a move currently underway by our state Legislature to make the Pledge of Allegiance mandatory at all public meetings. Ironically, most of the bill’s loquacious supporters are the same sycophant politicians who huff and puff about the need to get government out of people’s lives. I think this legislation has far more to…

  • Cahill should look at property taxes

    The Jan. 23 Suburban article titled “Old Bridge MUA Approves Water, Sewer Rate Increases” states, “Councilman Brian Cahill, who attended the meeting as a member of the public, asked if surplus OBMUA funds could be used to absorb rate increases.” The rate increase is equivalent to approximately 4 cents per day or $1.14 per month.…

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    STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Raindrops cascade down a window outside of Staples in Ocean Township on Feb. 13.

  • So. Amboy council selects firm to renovate waterfront walkway

    By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY — The city has informally selected a bidder for the waterfront walkway project. The walkway was significantly damaged during superstorm Sandy in October 2012. At the City Council meeting Feb. 19, the council was expected to vote to officially move ahead with the proposal put forward by D&S Land…

  • Sports card, collectible show to benefit squad

    The Sayreville First Aid Squad will hold its next Sports Card and Collectible Show fundraiser 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 22 at the First Aid Squad Building, 776 Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville. The event is designed to help raise money for the squad. The public is invited to attend the event. Dealer tables are…

  • Casino Night, Basket Raffle set for Feb. 28

    The St. Thomas the Apostle Home School Association will sponsor a Basket Raffle and Casino Night fundraiser at 7 p.m. Feb. 28 at Battleground Country Club, Manalapan. Baskets will include gifts from Apple, Tiffany & Co., Pandora and Borgata Hotel Casino, Atlantic City; gift cards to stores and restaurants; and more. Tickets cost $80 per…

  • Education task force aims to close the gap

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer A statewide task force of school board members and educators is working to identify educational practices that would help close the academic achievement gap for economically disadvantaged students. Dr. Lawrence S. Feinsod, executive director of the New Jersey School Boards Association (NJSBA), said the Task Force on Student Achievement, chaired…

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