Dems win both seats on Sayreville council Drwal, Makowski win allows party to control all six seats BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer      A sweep in Tuesday's election has given local Democrats complete control of the Sayreville Borough Council. More ... Fund-raisers      Nov. 9 + Card Party, sponsored by St. Thomas the Apostle HSA, doors open at 6:45 p.m., raffles at 8 p.m., at the school, Route 18 south, Old Bridge. Admission is $15; includes four prize-table tickets, door-prize entry, dessert, coffee. Additional raffle tickets available. Participants may bri More ... Incumbents retain seats on freeholders board BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer      The incumbent Democrats who were re-elected to the position of Middlesex County freeholder will seek to expand green initiatives and continue cooperative purchasing and shared services throughout the 25 towns in the region. More ... Time capsule to include 200 years of vet artifacts Rotarian Club will hold dedication event tomorrow morning BY MARLENE CANTY Staff Writer      OLD BRIDGE - A time capsule filled with veterans' memorabilia will be buried at the municipal complex next to the veterans monument in a special ceremony of the Old Bridge/Sayreville Rotarians Club tomorrow. More ... Ongoing Rt. 9 project is hoped to ease traffic Shoulder lanes for buses being added along 4.2-mile stretch BY MARLENE CANTY Staff Writer      OLD BRIDGE - A $6 million state-funded project to install sidewalks and bus lane shoulders on Route 9 is expected to ease traffic conditions during peak hours, but has thus far contributed to delays. More ... Debate continues over townhomes, office plan Experts: No major impact on traffic from this project BY MARLENE CANTY Staff Writer      OLD BRIDGE - An application to build 16 age-restricted townhomes and a two-story office and retail building on a 14-acre parcel on Angela Drive north of Route 516 has been held over for further discussion. More ...