SCOTT FRIEDMAN Kathy Pryor, of Parlin, works on an oil painting Monday at the Sayreville Senior Center. The facility is bustling on Monday mornings with oil painting, aerobics and yoga classes. More ... Improvements sought at site of fatal accident Officials consider solutions at Disbrow, Amboy, Lambertson BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer       The recent fatalities from a crash at the intersection of Amboy, Disbrow and Lambertson roads have some Old Bridge officials eager to alleviate dangerous traffic patterns there. Police Chief Thomas Collow said he and his force have been taking action to make the intersection safer for motorists. More ... EPA prepares cleanup at Horseshoe Rd. site Contaminated soil to be removed via rail spur, starting in May BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer       Federal officials plan to remove almost 900,000 cubic yards of contaminated dirt from a local Superfund site in May. The potential for human exposure to toxic substances at the Horseshoe Road site in Sayreville requires immediate action, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, whic... More ... Opening of new wing heralded at SWMHS Sayreville district enters second phase of $47 million project BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer       Sayreville High school students are now using a new classroom wing at the school, completed as part of the ongoing $47 million construction project. The first of three phases of construction at Sayreville War Memorial High School included the athletic field installed in 2006 and the D wing additi... More ... County budget needs boro's $9M, quickly BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer       SAYREVILLE - The Borough Council will vote Saturday on allocating $9million to Middlesex County so that the county's 2008 budget can be adopted. Mayor Kennedy O'Brien and council members are at odds along party lines over the proposed bond ordinance, needed to pay back part of the $42 million lo... More ... Local officials, farmers fight to keep Ag. Dept. Corzine's proposal criticized as quick way to get rid of farms BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer       OLD BRIDGE- Township and county officials have planted a seed of opposition in response to Gov. Jon Corzine's proposal to do away with the state Department of Agriculture. Old Bridge farmers John and Carolyn Hauser, of Ticetown Road, put together a resolution standing against the department's abo... More ... Boro employees honored for saving sewer worker BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer       SAYREVILLE - Three municipal employees have been credited with saving a man who had fallen into a large hole and became buried when the walls collapsed on him. The water and sewer department employees were in the area of Iroquois Court andMohawk Lane to work on a sewer line around 3 p.m. Feb. More ... Career in film industry provides script for book O.B. native has made a life of reinventing her roles in movie biz BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer       OLD BRIDGE - Long before Sharon Badal's filmmaking fantasies became a reality, their celluloid seeds were planted in Old Bridge. "When I was 14, my dad opened a movie theater in town called Fairway Cinema, and that's how I got hooked," Badal said. More ... Event will benefit teen who had heart transplant       EAST BRUNSWICK - More than 25 teams have already signed up for the Ryan Miller Heart Foundation soccer-athon, set for April 5 at Dideriksen Park and Heavenly Farms, sponsored by the East Brunswick Soccer Club (EBSC). More ... Old ferry being removed from turnpike landscape Mary Murray was part of Staten Island ferry system from 1930s-1960s BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer       EAST BRUNSWICK - Mary Murray may have lost some of her youthful beauty, but she still warrants double takes from those who pass her by. The deteriorating ferry that carried passengers through the Staten Island Ferry system for nearly 40 years, then sat retired alongside the Raritan River for ano... More ... Bowling benefit to aid children with cancer       A Prodigal Foundation Inc. benefit for children affected by cancer is planned for April 12 at the Woodbridge Bowling Center, 346Main St. Bowlers of all skill levels are welcome. The event will feature three games of bowling (no-tap format), food, a tricky tray and a chance to win a 50-inch, flat-... More ... Fun at the Senior Center      Top left: Sayreville residents Edna Cornell (l) and Peggy Holt work out during an aerobics class at the Sayreville Senior Center Monday. Aerobics programs are held at the center from 9-10 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Top right: Josephine Dey (l) and Kathy Pryor, both of Parlin, work on o... More ... Weichert home to community events, charitable causes in 2007       TheWeichert Family of Companies continued its longstanding tradition of generosity toward the communities it serves in 2007. Collectively, the variousWeichert real estate and financial services companies organized, sponsored or participated in more than 200 events and fundraisers throughout the ye... More ... ERA Designs for Living collecting items for National Guard through April 6       As of June 2008, the New Jersey National Guard will be redeploying to Iraq and Afghanistan. It is anticipated that approximately 2,700 New Jersey citizen soldiers will be sent to support the ongoing military efforts of these two locations. More ... High-tech acoustic auto glass offers a quieter ride       Considering the average driver spends more than five hours per week behind the wheel, the driving experience should be as pleasant as possible. Few things, however, can ruin a drive faster than excessive traffic and road noise. More ...      (Left to right) Joe Criscuolo, Old Bridge assistant business administrator; Himanshu Shah, Old Bridge CFO and director of finance; Councilwoman Lucille Panos; Susan Scarola, president and CEO, DCH Auto Group; Peter Ghaw, general manager, DCH Academy Honda; and Shai-wai Lam, chairman, DCH Auto Group,... More ... Mercedes-Benz of Princeton recognized as Mercedes-Benz Best of the Best Dealer       Mercedes-Benz USA(MBUSA) announced thatMercedes-Benz of Princeton, Lawrenceville, has received theMercedes-Benz Best of the Best Dealer RecognitionAward based on its outstanding performance in 2007.Mercedes-Benz of Princeton was presented the award as a tribute to its success as an independent ent... More ... Schneider + Nelson Monmouth supports 2008 Beauty Ball Event       Schneider + Nelson Porsche,Audi and Land RoverMonmouth is supporting the Beauty Foundation forWomen's Cancer Care Beauty Ball Event, to take place at the Dibsie Estate in Colts Neck on April 19. More ...