SCOTT FRIEDMAN Claudia Morena, of Edison, performs the classical Spanish dance during a performance by the Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre at the Old Bridge Public Library on Friday. The event was part of the library's "First Fridays" program. More ... Data center plan moves forward in Old Bridge Officials debate benefits, concerns of Crossroads proposal BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer       Plans for a corporate campus consisting of data storage centers will be presented to the Old Bridge Planning Board now that the Township Council adopted a resolution to allow it on the Crossroads tract. "This is opportunity knocking," Mayor Jim Philliips said of the project. More ... Senior residences sought for Kennedy Drive tract Gillette Towers seeks change from office/industrial use BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer       The owner of property in Sayreville's waterfront redevelopment zone is seeking approval to change its use from industrial to residential. Gillette Towers, which gave an informal presentation before the Planning Board in April, is asking that the borough amend its redevelopment plan for a 4.75-acr... More ... ''Once Upon a Mattress''      PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY staff Left to right: Maureen Elford, 17, playing Princess Winnifred, introduces herself to the court during a dress rehearsal Monday for Old Bridge High School's production of "Once Upon a Mattress." The shows will run tonight through Saturday at the high school, Route 516. Kai... More ... Inductees with diverse backgrounds join Hall Leaders in education, religion, law honored by SWMHS committee BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer       SAYREVILLE - The walls of Sayreville War Memorial High School are adorned with new plaques honoring the five new inductees into the school's Hall of Fame. The accomplishments that those plaques represent, according to Hall of Fame committee member Elaine Kubacz, should inspire students to strive... More ... New clubhouse a big hit thanks to efforts of many Volunteers, businesses, town officials step up to help baseball league BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer       OLD BRIDGE - The Sayre Woods South Little League is enjoying some big improvements as its baseball season gets underway. Through the hard work of a number of dedicated individuals, along with donations from area businesses, the players and coaches have a newclubhouse to replace the makeshift on... More ... Council expected to cut school budget next week Officials work with auditor to scrutinize board's spending BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer       SAYREVILLE- Borough officials will decide next week on cuts to the Board of Education's defeated $73 million school budget. The Borough Council hired an auditor to find areas that can be cut from the 2008-09 school year budget, which was defeated at the polls April 15. More ... Fees could be waived for seniors, disabled BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer       SAYREVILLE - Senior citizens and borough residentswith disabilitieswould be eligible for a discount on construction fees under a proposed new ordinance. The Borough Council recently discussed amending its ordinance governing fees for construction permits, and is scheduled to vote on adopting the... More ... Police investigate car burglaries       OLD BRIDGE - Township police are investigating a series of car burglaries that occurred on the same night last week. The suspect or suspects smashed the windows of four motor vehicles that were parked in residential areas within a mile of each other, targeting GPS navigational devices in each of... More ... Steppin' out      SCOTT FRIEDMAN Brendan Clark, 5, of Old Bridge, studies the footwork of Gisele Assi, of North Bergen, during a performance by the Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre at the Old Bridge Public Library on Friday. More ...      SCOTT FRIEDMAN The Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre's artistic director, Eva Lucena, of Brick, leads Elena Reyes (right), of Westfield, and Claudie Morena, of Edison, during their performance at the Old Bridge Public Library on Friday. More ...