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Alleged cat hoarding case in Sayreville to be decided in Middlesex County Superior Court in September
SAYREVILLE – A complaint from Sayreville officials against a resident for allegedly hoarding cats is scheduled to be decided in Middlesex County Superior Court in September. Sayreville officials filed the verified complaint in Superior Court against the resident on July 15. The complaint alleges the resident violated a municipal...
Jackson councilman Sauickie tapped to succeed Dancer in state Assembly
JACKSON — Alex Sauickie III, a lifelong resident of Jackson who has been serving on the Township Council since January 2019, has been elected by Republican representatives to succeed Ron Dancer as a state assemblyman in New Jersey’s 12th Legislative District. Dancer, 73, a Republican from Plumsted Township,...
Community Bulletin Board: Middlesex County: Aug. 17
Due to the national formula shortage, CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Middlesex County is holding a baby formula drive. Those wishing to donate can drop off baby formula Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; or email Lauren Sikora at laurens@casaofmiddlesexcounty.org to make alternate arrangements. The office is located at 77 Church St., New Brunswick.
Nothing Better wins Rainbow Heir Stakes; Kuramata claims Oceanport Stakes
OCEANPORT – As soon as trainer Jorge Duarte Jr. saw Monmouth Park’s turf course listed as firm for Aug. 14 he knew he had chosen the right time and spot for Nothing Better’s stakes debut. The 5-year-old gelding did not disappoint, brushing off an early speed duel...
Sayreville Borough Council approves bond ordinances, resolutions, shared service agreements
SAYREVILLE – The Sayreville Borough Council has approved a number of bond ordinances, resolutions and shared service agreements. During a recent meeting, council members adopted a $3.6 million bond ordinance appropriating the funds for the road improvements. The bond ordinance also authorizes the issuance of $3.42 million in bonds or notes to help finance the appropriation.
Trainer hoping Hot Blooded keeps moving forward in $100,000 Oceanport Stakes
OCEANPORT – Trainer Carlos David wasn’t sure what to expect when he made the decision to geld the underperforming Hot Blooded this winter, but after an 0 for 10 campaign in 2021 David knew he had to do something. What he wound up getting, much to his delight,...
Morris Habitat For Humanity: Elie family set to ‘put down roots’ in Old Bridge
OLD BRIDGE – In a few short weeks, the Elie family will start “putting down roots” in the township. The journey to their first home on Norwood Avenue came with partnerships – Blair Schleicher Wilson, executive director at Morris Habitat For Humanity (MHfH), Old Bridge Mayor Owen Henry, Tom Hayes, director of community relations at New Jersey Natural Gas, Tom Wescoe, director of construction at MHfH, Mark Odenwelder, director of program development at MHfH – and literally a village of 450 volunteers, who put in 3,500 hours.
Congressman Frank Pallone highlights Inflation Reduction Act
WOODBRIDGE – In front of a “We Love Our Seniors” sign, Congressman Frank Pallone Jr. (D-6) said it was hard to hide his enthusiasm about the expected enactment of the Inflation Reduction Act. “We’ve been waiting for the [U.S.] Senate to pass [the bill] since November,” he...
Old Bridge man allegedly attempted to pass in ‘no-passing zone’ during fatal crash in Hillsborough
A 20-year-old Old Bridge man has been charged with reckless vehicular homicide following a fatal crash in Hillsborough, according to Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald, Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Chief of County Detectives John W. Fodor and Hillsborough Township Chief of Police Michael McMahon. Jaden Brandon Ramos was...
Jockey Rendon making his presence felt at Monmouth following absence from riding
OCEANPORT — After taking off nearly two years from riding to be with his family in Medellin, Colombia, as COVID-19 raged, jockey Jairo Rendon said it was almost as if he had never left the sport when he showed up at Monmouth Park this spring to resume his career.
Breakthrough seeking second straight stakes win in Rainbow Heir Stakes
OCEANPORT – Juan Carlos Avila said there was no magical fix that turned the 4-year-old gelding Breakthrough into a stakes winner and has him seeking his third straight win in the $100,000 Rainbow Heir Stakes at Monmouth Park on Aug. 13. Simple maturity has been the difference, said the...
Old Bridge officials: Community solar power project on former Global Landfill site a ‘win-win’
OLD BRIDGE – The township has approved a community solar power project on the former Global Landfill site. “For years the site has been dormant,” Township Planner Veena Sawant said. “A developer came forward with a good idea.”. AC Power LLC, N.Y., is the designated developer for...
Community Bulletin Board: Middlesex County: Aug. 10
Due to the national formula shortage, CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Middlesex County is holding a baby formula drive. Those wishing to donate can drop off baby formula Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; or email Lauren Sikora at laurens@casaofmiddlesexcounty.org to make alternate arrangements. The office is located at 77 Church St., New Brunswick.
Bay Storm scores one-length victory in Incredible Revenge Stakes
OCEANPORT – With all of the positives signs Bay Storm has been giving in the mornings since arriving at Monmouth Park at the start of the track’s 2022 thoroughbred racing meet, trainer Jonathan Thomas figured he had only one option with his 4-year-old filly. “She has really thrived...
Barney, McCarthy and Krause top Wall Stadium Modified triples
WALL TOWNSHIP — Blake Barney of Jackson, Brick Township’s Eddie McCarthy and Holmdel’s Andrew Krause were the feature race winners in Triple 20-lap Modified stock car main events at Wall Stadium Speedway on Aug. 6. Derek Hopkinson of Toms River also had reason to celebrate as he...
Provocateur takes advantage of opening on the rail to win Jersey Shore Stakes
OCEANPORT – Given a perfect set-up with a stalking trip behind dueling leaders, jockey Jairo Rendon only had one difficult decision to make midway through the turn of the $100,000 Jersey Shore Stakes at Monmouth Park on Aug. 6. Should he loop outside with Provocateur or wait for the...
Klayton’s Kandy set for Incredible Revenge Stakes as trainer Mark Salvaggio seeks first career stakes win
OCEANPORT – Mark Salvaggio understands exactly why he has never won a stakes race in 22 years as a trainer. He doesn’t have that type of stock. “I have cheaper horses – almost all claimers,” said Salvaggio, who is Penn National based. That could change on...
Newly formed nonprofit offers two decades of history through The Old Bridge Archive
OLD BRIDGE – A newly formed nonprofit group is offering 23 years of local government activity through a new website – The Old Bridge Archive. “There’s a wealth of knowledge contained within the archive, from the serious to the lighthearted,” said Matt Morgan, who serves as chairman of the Old Bridge Residents Inc. (OBR). “Curious to know what the penalty is for installing your own personal speed bumps? It happened, and you can read it [in the archives]. What about the time a resident had elephants trampling her lawn? Yes, it happened in Old Bridge.
Sayreville BOE approves increase in contract costs to build transportation complex
SAYREVILLE – The Sayreville School District will use capital reserve funds to finance the significant increase in contract costs to build a transportation complex on Cheesequake Road. Spiezle Architectural Group Inc., Trenton, is performing work on the preliminary design of the transportation complex, which is intended to address a...
Defend looking for stakes breakthrough in Jersey Shore Stakes
OCEANPORT – After two failed attempts at trying to make Defend a stakes winner, trainer Cal Lynch is hoping he has found the right spot for his colt in Saturday’s $100,000 Jersey Shore Stakes at Monmouth Park. A disastrous trip in last year’s Grade 1 Hopeful Stakes and...
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