Tag: Sayreville

  • Sayreville municipal budget introduced; municipal tax rate for 2020 not yet released

    Sayreville municipal budget introduced; municipal tax rate for 2020 not yet released

    SAYREVILLE – The Sayreville Borough Council has introduced a $62.7 million budget to fund the operation of the municipality during 2020. The budget was introduced by council members on May 11. A public hearing on the budget is scheduled for June 8 at 7 p.m. The council may adopt the budget that evening. The $62.7…

  • Owner of Fulton’s Landing property fined almost $100,000 for improper tree removal

    Owner of Fulton’s Landing property fined almost $100,000 for improper tree removal

    SAYREVILLE – Officials in Sayreville have taken action to fine a borough property owner after determining that trees on the property were improperly removed. During a Borough Council meeting on April 27, council members accepted the recommendation of Borough Attorney Michael DuPont to authorize Construction Official Kirk Miik to issue a $94,750 fine against the…

  • Sayreville council looks to fill vacancy

    Sayreville council looks to fill vacancy

    SAYREVILLE – The Sayreville Borough Council is looking to fill a vacant seat following the departure of a member of the governing body. On May 15, Sayreville Democratic Organization Chairman Thomas Pollando confirmed that Councilman Dave McGill had resigned from his position. Pollando stated that McGill stepped down the governing body for personal reasons. McGill…

  • Indian American Muslim Council spreads message of Ramadan, donates PPE to hospitals, police departments

    Indian American Muslim Council spreads message of Ramadan, donates PPE to hospitals, police departments

    The New Jersey chapter of the Indian American Muslim Council (IAMC) organized an online fundraiser to support area first responders during the COVID-19 pandemic. Indian Muslim community members in New Jersey raised funds for the donation of 15,000 pieces of PPE (personal protective equipment) to first responders, according to information provided by the IAMC. As…

  • New Jersey DEP denies permits sought for NESE pipeline project; Williams Company has no plans to refile

    New Jersey DEP denies permits sought for NESE pipeline project; Williams Company has no plans to refile

    The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) rejected the permits sought by Williams Transco to build its Northeast Supply Enhancement (NESE) Project, which included a fracked gas pipeline into Raritan Bay and a large compressor station in Franklin Township. The action follows the decision on May 15 by New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s administration…

  • Jammin for Jaclyn Benefit Concert will be livestreamed on June 13 via Facebook Live

    Jammin for Jaclyn Benefit Concert will be livestreamed on June 13 via Facebook Live

    The seventh annual Jammin for Jaclyn Benefit Concert will hold a special version of its event via Facebook Live at @JamminforJaclyn on June 13. Nine artists will live stream performances from 7-10:30 p.m. The current lineup is: John Walsh at 7 p.m., Fern at 7:20 p.m., Levy Okun at 7:40 p.m., Sof at 8 p.m.,…

  • Sayreville honors its public works employees

    Sayreville honors its public works employees

    SAYREVILLE – Amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, officials in Sayreville have recognized the services of essential workers in the borough and the rest of the country who have continued to perform their duties. A proclamation was issued during the Borough Council’s May 11 meeting in honor of public works professionals throughout the United States. The…

  • Sayreville seniors invited to Thursday Dinner featuring Buenos Tacos

    Sayreville seniors invited to Thursday Dinner featuring Buenos Tacos

    The Sayreville Democratic Organization and Buenos Tacos will hold another Thursday Dinner for needy senior citizens at 5 p.m. May 14 in the front parking lot of police headquarters, 1000 Main St., Sayreville.

  • Sayreville school budget adopted

    Sayreville school budget adopted

    SAYREVILLE – The Sayreville School District Board of Education has adopted a $108.4 million budget that will fund the operation of the district during the 2020-21 school year. Following a discussion among district administrators and board members, the budget was adopted on May 5. Board President Anthony Esposito, board Vice President John Walsh and board…