SCOTT FRIEDMAN Daniel Morgan tries to evade defender Neal Hubbard during a Sayreville Athletic Association recreation basketball game at Sayreville Middle School Monday. More ... Town says thank you to one of Sayreville's sons Zach Zagata served with U.S. Marines in Afghanistan, Iraq BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer       Former Mayor James Zagata's latest visit to Sayreville Borough hall was not about politics or town government. Zagata's 21-year-old son, Zachary, was being honored for his service with the U.S. Marines in Iraq and Afghanistan. More ... Gas compressor in use at rural Old Bridge site Station is needed to pump natural gas to northerly areas BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer       Though it was not exactly welcomed by local officials, a natural gas compressor station that helps to transport gas along the Transco pipeline is up and running in Old Bridge. Located off Waterworks Road in the township's industrial section, the station was brought to town through a federally reg... More ... Gamers show their skills      JEFF GRANIT staff Justin Bowers, 13, (from left) Navneet Dahiya, 10, Anthony Castronuovo, 13, and Sajeel Afzal, 14, compete in the Halo 3 Slayer Tournament for teens at the Old Bridge Public Library on Dec. 27. Library officials hope to attract new users to the facility with gaming and other program... More ... Argument turns bitter on Winding Wood issue Mayor asks lawyer for legal options to better secure complex BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer       SAYREVILLE - Safety and security at the Winding Wood apartments were at the center of a heated discussion at borough hall this week. Meanwhile, police responded to reports that gunshots were fired in the apartment complex twice last week and again on Monday. More ... Robbers hit four gas stations in five days BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer       OLD BRIDGE - Police are seeking information on a rash of gas station robberies that occurred along Route 516 recently. Four armed robberieswere reported in a five-day period between Dec. 22 and 26. In each, a lone robber held up a gas station attendant at knifepoint and demandedmoney. More ... Traffic stop turns violent as police make DWI arrest BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer       SAYREVILLE - A Staten Island, N.Y., manwas arrested after he allegedly attacked a borough police officer who had pulled him over. Police chargedDavid J.Nelligan, 33,with drivingwhile intoxicated and aggravated assault during the stop,which took place on the southbound side of Route 35 near DolanAv... More ... County gov't feels new year will be taxing Freeholders sworn in at reorg.; director calls for necessary tax reform BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer       EDISON - Middlesex County Freeholders Stephen J. "Pete" Dalina, Christopher Rafano and Blanquita Valenti were sworn in as members of the board during the freeholders' reorganizationmeeting Friday, held at Middlesex County College in Edison. More ... Vying for video virtuosity      PHOTOS BY JEFF GRANIT staff Above: John Dacruz, 13, (from left) Dylan Sorrentino, 12, and Mario Duarte, 13, play in the Halo 3 Slayer Tournament for teens at the Old Bridge Public Library on Dec. 27. The tournament is based around the Xbox game. Below: Dylan Sorrentino, 12, (l) and Sam Willis, 13, c... More ... Man arrested after struggle BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer       OLD BRIDGE - A 19-year-old Parlin man was arrested after he allegedly threatened a police officer with a hatchet at the London Terrace apartment community in the early hours of Christmas Day. More ... Compassion, ice cream flow for Little Hearts O.B. woman raises awareness, funds for kids with heart conditions BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer       OLD BRIDGE - The Friendly's restaurant in town lived up to its name recently as the owner opened its doors, and his heart, to a local children's charity. Big Hearts to Little Hearts, a charity organization dedicated to raising money for children with heart defects, hosted a December evening at t... More ... Local towns get DOT grants for road work       The state Department of Transportation (DOT) announced last week the award of $78.75 million in municipal aid to fund street improvement and safety projects in 438 towns. The grant program covers a variety of projects including road resurfacing, rehabilitation, reconstruction and signalization, a... More ... Police, volunteers remembered those in need during holidays BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer       SAYREVILLE- Local police and volunteers spread holiday cheer last month, distributing gifts to needy families and children in the area. The SayrevilleDomesticViolence Team, a group of students and volunteers, participated in the service for the second consecutive year, according to Sgt. SeanO'Don... More ... Adopt a Pet Kittens & cats available       Sayreville Pet Adoption Center 1400 Main Street Sayreville, NJ 08872 (732) 727-3895 www.sayreville.petfinder.org Hours:Mon., Tues.,Wed., Fri., Sat. noon- 5 p.m.; Thurs. non - 6 p.m.; Sun. noon - 3 p.m. More ... Girl's homicide still being probed       SAYREVILLE- Police are seeking information on the murder of an 18-year-old girl that occurred in 1999. Mondaymarked the ninth anniversary of the unsolved homicide that took place in the Parlin section of the borough. More ... Three charged after early a.m. fights BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer       SAYREVILLE - Police arrested three suspects after responding to the scene of a large fight on Lincoln Street on New Year's Day. Police said 19-year-old Brian Robert Harkins, 21-yearold James P. Disbrow and a 17-year-old juvenile were each charged with disorderly conduct. The adults were each hel... More ...