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October 16, 2008
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ERIC SUCAR staff The Rev. Ken Murphy of St. Stanislaus Kostka Church in Sayreville performs the annual blessing of the animals Oct. 9 at the Sayreville Pet Adoption Center. A past adopter from the animal shelter, the pastor performs the service in honor of the Feast of St. Francis. More...
Raritan Bay reviews potential buyer bids
Officials confident building will remain acute-care facility
BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer

As bids are considered for the sale of Raritan Bay Medical Center's Old Bridge division, officials are speaking positively about the move. The hospital, which opened its doors on Route 18 in 1979, is being sold in order to keep Raritan Bay's Perth Amboy headquarters afloat. More...


Hearings continue on offices, hotel, housing
Alfieri's plans, first proposed in mid-1980s, include retail
BY ZACH LEVINE Correspondent

It has taken M. Alfieri Co. 10 appearances before the Old Bridge Planning Board this year in its quest for approval to build office and retail buildings, a hotel and single-family homes off Laurence Harbor Road. And it will take at least one more, since the board last week decided to continue tes... More...


Explosions devastated Morgan 90 years ago
Teacher documented survivors' accounts
BY CHRIS MURINO Staff Writer

It was 90 years ago this month that an ammunitions plant in the Morgan section of Sayreville exploded, causing a series of fires and subsequent explosions that went on for three days, killing approximately 100 people. More...


South Amboy eager to build new YMCA
BY ZACH LEVINE Correspondent

SOUTH AMBOY — Some today only know of the YMCA thanks to a disco group called The Village People, but others know how important this building is to strengthening communities at large. The city is the latest town to sign on for the construction of a YMCA, as its redevelopment agency has issu... More...


 Bulletin Board
•Rec Dept. to sponsor trick-or-treat event
The annual Halloween parade with a "trick or treat trunk" will take place at 6 p.m. Oct. 30 at the Sayreville Borough Hall football field. The event is open to Sayreville residents only. There will be judging for ages 1-12. For further information, call 732-390- 7092 or 732-390-7096. More...
•SWMHS class of '88 20th reunion March 14
•Jamesburg Elks' Charity Ball Oct. 18
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 Letters
•New Jersey politicians hurting, not helping middle class
Politicians say: "We're for the middle class, we feel your pain, vote for us and we will solve your problems." Politicians from both of the major parties have the best interests of the middle class as their top priorities. Or do they? Most, if not all, wellknown players in the political arena are ... More...
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 Editorials
•Crackdown shows gangs had become prominent
The dozens of arrests made over the past six months show what many have long known: that street gang activity exists and has become a significant problem in Middlesex County and in New Jersey as a whole. More...
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 Greg Bean's Column
•Coda
The old gal was a woman who was ahead of her time
My grandmother, who was a competent and rational woman in most regards, had what we thought were some very weird notions about credit and banks. More...
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 Red State / Blue State
•Red State/ Blue State
The real lowdown on 'low-information voters'
Dear Greg: I have a new policy, Old Pal. When I write my half of this column, I listen to Rush Limbaugh on the radio. That way, my feelings aren't hurt when you're mean to me in your response. More...
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 Obituaries
•Daniel P. Kutz
Mr. Kutz, 57, a lifelong resident of Old Bridge, died Oct. 6, 2008, at Hackensack University Medical Center in Hackensack. He was an instrumental music teacher for the Woodbridge Township school system. Mr. Kutz was predeceased by his parents, Alexander and Rosemarie. More...
•Michael John Cameron
•Carmela "Millie" Valinoti
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 Sports
•Renovated Lombardi Field will be celebrated Nov. 26
OLD BRIDGE — The school district is looking for former varsity football players and cheerleaders to attend and celebrate the grand opening of the renovated Lombardi Field. The ribbon-cutting ceremony, which is open to the public, will be held at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 26 at Lombardi Field, the foot... More...
•Making the big save
•E.B. girls soccer prepping for GMC tourney
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