Tag: Sayreville

  • Former Sayreville mayor recognized by legislators

    Former Sayreville mayor recognized by legislators

    SAYREVILLE – For his two decades of service to the borough, Sayreville’s longest-tenured mayor has been recognized by the New Jersey Legislature. A resolution from the New Jersey Legislature honoring former Mayor Kennedy O’Brien was presented at a Borough Council meeting on March 9. The resolution was given to O’Brien by Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin…

  • Donations of PPE, disinfectant being accepted at Middlesex County Fire Academy 

    Donations of PPE, disinfectant being accepted at Middlesex County Fire Academy 

    Middlesex County will be accepting donations of personal protective equipment (PPE) and disinfectant supplies to the Middlesex County Fire Academy. Donations will be accepted from residents, businesses and social organizations from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekdays through April 3 at the Middlesex County Fire Academy, 1001 Fire Academy Dr., Sayreville. Items in need of…

  • School taxes to rise $60 for average homeowner in Sayreville

    School taxes to rise $60 for average homeowner in Sayreville

    SAYREVILLE – The Sayreville School District Board of Education has introduced 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 introduced on March 17. A public hearing is scheduled for May 5. The budget, which…

  • Sayreville coronavirus cases up to six

    SAYREVILLE – With an additional COVID-19 case in Sayreville confirmed on March 20, the most recent total count is six. The Office of Emergency Management team and state/county officials continue to monitor each situation closely, Mayor Victoria Kilpatrick said in a prepared statement. Moving forward, updates of confirmed cases will be sent out around 2:30…

  • Sayreville announces three additional coronavirus cases

    Sayreville announces three additional coronavirus cases

    SAYREVILLE – Mayor Victoria Kilpatrick received notification that Sayreville has three additional confirmed cases of COVID-19. The total is now five as of March 19. “Please keep these fellow residents in your thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery. We can’t stress enough the importance of practicing social distancing measures to keep yourself and our…

  • Sayreville selects new school board president and vice president

    Sayreville selects new school board president and vice president

    SAYREVILLE – A new president and vice president have been selected to lead the Sayreville School District Board of Education for the remainder of 2020 following the departure of the board president. On March 17, board members voted to name Anthony Esposito as board president for the year. Esposito succeeds Kevin Ciak, who resigned from…

  • Sayreville mayor asks for prayers as borough receives confirmation of second positive coronavirus case

    Sayreville mayor asks for prayers as borough receives confirmation of second positive coronavirus case

    SAYREVILLE – Sayreville received official notification of its second confirmed coronavirus case. “Please keep this fellow resident in your thoughts and pray for a speedy recovery. With this news, I am reminding all of you how important it is to practice social distancing measures to keep yourself and our community safe from the spread of…

  • Ciak resigns from Sayreville school board following controversy

    Ciak resigns from Sayreville school board following controversy

    SAYREVILLE – After more than a quarter century of service to the Sayreville School District, recent controversy has led to the resignation of the Board of Education’s longest-serving member. The resignation of Kevin Ciak became effective on March 15 and was retroactively accepted by the board on March 17. Ciak’s vacant seat will be filled…

  • Old Bridge teen distributes free masks instead of celebrating her birthday

    Old Bridge teen distributes free masks instead of celebrating her birthday

    OLD BRIDGE – Due to the growing concerns about coronavirus, a 16-year-old student at Old Bridge High School decided to use her birthday gift money to buy 800 face masks and 50 sanitizers and distribute them free of charge to people in need in Old Bridge and Sayreville. Complimentary Starbucks coffee and chips were also…