Firewall, sprinklers add $445K to school project Board: Firm gets no more contracts until cost issue is resolved BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer       Firewall and fire suppression work at Sayreville War Memorial High School will cost an additional $445,000. The added cost, presented to the Board of Education last week, More ...       Players and parents from the Sayreville Little League line the infield Saturday during opening ceremonies, when a new pavilion at the Washington Road field was dedicated in honor of Scott Douglas, a longtime Little League volunteer who recently passed away. See story, page 4. More ... Unsupervised children cause issues at library Loss of courtesy busing exacerbates loitering problem BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer       Several local parents are voicing concerns about what they called a growing problem with unsupervised children at the Sayreville library. Since courtesy busing was cut for middle and high school students who live within 1.2 miles and 2.5 miles of their schools, respectively, many of... More ... Little Leaguers pay tribute to the 'voice of Sayreville' Picnic pavilion named after well-known announcer, manager BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer       SAYREVILLE - The Sayreville Little League dedicated its new pavilion to Scott R. Douglas on opening day Saturday. Douglas, a dedicated member of the Sayreville Recreation Association and the Sayreville Little League Association, passed away after a yearlong battle with cancer on Ja... More ... Phillips, Greene duke it out for mayor, again Three at-large council seats also up for grabs in November BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer       OLD BRIDGE - After a year off from municipal elections, Democrats and Republicans will do battle for control of the governing body in 2007. Democratic Mayor Jim Phillips is running to hold onto his post, challenged by Republican Councilman Richard Greene. The two also ran against e... More ... Boro looks into black dust in steel mill area Company says new action plan will address pollution concerns BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer       SAYREVILLE - Borough officials recently toured the Gerdau Ameristeel in light of concerns that emissions from the mill are affecting nearby residential properties. Ronald Green, vice chairman of the borough Environmental Commission, said he and others observed the mill's operations... More ... Public's support sought for April 28 Parkinson's walk       SAYREVILLE - Two local advocates for Parkinson's disease awareness are seeking support for the upcoming Parkinson's Unity Walk in New York City, the largest grassroots fundraising event for research of the disease. More ... Gillespie: Litigation result of outdated law BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer       OLD BRIDGE - Approximately $156,000 has been spent on litigation involving one township developer, with no end in sight. Township Business Administrator Michael Jacobs reported the expenditures last week in an official communication to the Township Council. More ... James Gandolfini supports Asbury, independent films 'Sopranos' star premieres short at G.S. Film Festival BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer       It was reminiscent of the dream when the fish spoke to Tony Soprano to let him know it was time for Big Pussy to go. On an overcast March 24, actor James Gandolfini again walked down the Asbury Park boardwalk, only this time the situation wasn't scripted by "The Sopranos" writers. More ... Tamarack Hollow land to be preserved County, town buy properties slated for 56-home development BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer       Fought by residents, denied by East Brunswick and ultimately approved in court, the Tamarack Hollow development will never be built after all. Township officials and Middlesex County will purchase the roughly 230 acres located on four separate parcels off Fresh Ponds Road and Church... More ... Adding some green       Billy Piller, 15, of Old Bridge, digs a hole for a tree sapling Saturday at the John A. Phillips Preserve near Maple Street and Route 18, Old Bridge. Volunteers worked with the Middlesex County Parks and Recreation Department to plant nearly 300 trees and shrubs in the park as part of a r... More ...