SAYREVILLE – A new Wawa with gas pumps and a pickup lane was approved for Main Street and Crossman Road across the street from QuickChek received preliminary and final major subdivision and site plan approval with conditions from the Zoning Board of Adjustment last week to subdivide the property at 880 Main St The approximately 16.55-acre site is located in the southwest corner of Main Street and Crossman Road in an industrial zone The new store will replace the Wawa at 42 Washington Road It's an older model that has been there 45 years More: 'Sayreville's Operation Snow Cone' details local soldiers' WWII letters A use variance was requested to use Lot A for the 6,732 square foot Wawa convenience store and associated fueling stations The fueling station will have six fueling islands with two pumps per island for a total of 12 pumps an engineer with French & Parrello Associates said Lot B is improved with an existing bus depotand related facilities The new Wawa will feature a FlyThru Pickup Lane on the eastern portion of the building where patrons can pick up orders that are placed on the mobile app It will employ about 12 employees at the peak shift On the western portion of the property is Burt's Creek There's wetlands and a flood hazard area in the rear of the property There is groundwater contamination on the property "Our engineering controls are separating any contact with that groundwater," Shenoda said Middlesex County is in the process of preparing improvements for this intersection The county is also proposing a new signal timing for the intersection Two 30-foot-wide drive aisles are proposed on Main Street and Crossman Road They will add a greater number of trees back A Wawa with gas pumps is located at 969 Route 9 in the borough In January, it was announced that QuickChek signed a lease for nearby space at the Gateway Services portion of Riverton the planned 418-acre $2.5 billion development on the banks of the Raritan River Susan Loyer covers Middlesex County and more for MyCentralJersey.com please subscribe or activate your digital account today Rooftop solar panels are coming to a newly built 1.1 million-square-foot logistics park in Sayreville under an agreement between its developer and a renewable energy firm the three-building Arsenal Trade Center recently hit the market on a 74-acre site less than three miles from Route 9 It’s now slated to house a 10.5-megawatt solar project that will be built by Altus Power which noted that the clean energy that it generates will be made available to tenants of the property and nearby residents through New Jersey’s community solar program “The introduction of this solar project in the heart of the central New Jersey industrial market marks a significant milestone in our partnership with CBRE IM and TCC and our shared commitment to delivering sustainable energy solutions,” said Brett Phillips director of investment and structured finance of Altus Power we are not only expanding our footprint in the Garden State but also delivering meaningful benefits to the communities we serve.” Arsenal Trade Center has revitalized a former chemical plant site off South Minisink Avenue and Cheesequake Road boasting a location that’s four miles east of the New Jersey Turnpike Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design scale above-standard car and truck parking and abundant and scalable power availability the clean electric power generated by the solar project is expected to benefit up to 1,800 households “CBRE IM and TCC’s intent in developing Arsenal Trade Center was to meet the demand for modern logistics space while providing valuable economic development to the area,” said Jesse Harty head of logistics for Americas direct real estate at CBRE Investment Management “We also understand that users that want to occupy these next-generation assets are more likely to demand access to lower-cost renewable energy to support their business operations This community solar project with Altus Power has the ability to help our tenants reduce their energy costs and support their sustainability goals while providing local residents with discounted solar energy.” CBRE Chief Sustainability Officer Rob Bernard added: “This project with Altus is the latest example of how CBRE and Altus are helping to accelerate the opportunities to provide customers with access to lower-cost energy that is also carbon-free we are working with our clients to show that more sustainable buildings can also be more economical — for property owners and for tenants.” TCC leases 342,000 sq. ft. for first deal at new 1 million sq. ft. 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Learn more about our use of cookies: cookie policy 2025 at 12:32 pm ETA rendering of how the new 42,687-square-foot mosque proposed for 216 Ernston Road will look submitted to Sayreville Township)The current mosque at 216 Ernston Road in Sayreville which the Muslim group seeks to tear down and replace with a much bigger structure (Google Earth)More renderings from the property owner Mohamed Shameer Sadar of Shameer Properties submitted to Sayreville Township)A site layout of the proposed mosque submitted to Sayreville Township)SAYREVILLE April 16 the Sayreville Planning Board will hear a revised proposal to tear down a small existing mosque on Ernston Road and replace it with a much larger 42,687-square-foot Muslim community center A mosque called Masjid Sadar ("masjid" is the Arabic word for mosque) is currently located at 216 Ernston Road in Sayreville The Islamic religious group seeks to tear down the house and rebuild a much bigger mosque and Muslim community center there The new mosque will take up three lots: 212 The owner of those lots is a man named Mohamed Shameer Sadar Residents in Sayreville and Old Bridge have been voicing concerns against the mosque for the past several years will be built in a residential area and will bring in too much traffic the town of Sayreville sued Sadar/Shameer Properties alleging they failed to obtain various construction permits failed to obtain a compliance certificate from the borough and that they illegally continued construction on the property despite a stop-work order from the town The town's lawsuit against the mosque was dismissed in February in Middlesex County Superior Court, the Home News reported but the court also ruled any work on the mosque could not proceed until a revised hearing was held Shameer Properties has reduced the size of the proposed mosque by about 2,000 square feet It will still be a very large, three-story building: According to these new renderings Masjid Sadar submitted to the Sayreville Planning Board this month the new mosque and community center will be three floors and have a large parking area in front The mosque will be open daily for religious services children's education and men's and women's educational services and events The new mosque will have an indoor prayer hall an indoor basketball court and a separate prayer hall for women It will also house an Islamic school on site Get great local news. 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SAYREVILLE – A hearing on a controversial proposal to construct a new mosque on Ernston Road continues next week with some revisions to the plan Masjid Sadar and Community Center wants to construct the new mosque on a 2.49-acre property on Ernston Road between Bordentown Avenue and Route 9 west of Samsel Upper Elementary School in the Parlin section of the borough near the Old Bridge border The lot now houses Masjid Sadar and Community Center which was closed due to code violations and was the subject of litigation between the borough and Shameer Properties A lawsuit brought by the borough in 2022 against the congregation over failing to obtain a certificate of compliance was dismissed earlier this year Wolinetz ordered that restraints imposed by another Superior Court judge in 2023 remain in effect until further court action More: Sayreville passes bamboo planting ban with $1,200 fine That measure ordered the mosque may not conduct services until the "property can be properly inspected." the total occupancy will be reduced from 454 people to 321 which will result in a reduction in parking spaces The previous plan called for 166 spaces with the use of the lift parking system but the revised plan calls for 107 spaces without the use of the lift During the course of the hearings, the last of which was held in October, a more than 2,000-square-foot decrease in the size of the building was proposed reducing the size to about 42,687 square feet Residents have voiced concerns about the proposal The hearing is scheduled to continue at the 7:30 p.m NEW BRUNSWICK – An Ocean County man convicted of the 1999 kidnapping, sexual assault and murder of Sayreville War Memorial High School student Nancy Noga will likely spend the rest of his life in state prison Fifty-two-year-old Barnegat resident Bruce Cymanski was sentenced Monday by Superior Court Judge Joseph Paone to life in prison with a maximum parole ineligibility of 30 years for murder and a consecutive 20-year prison term for kidnapping of which he must serve at least 85% of before becoming eligible for parole Cymanski also was sentenced to 15 years in prison for aggravated sexual assault which will run concurrent to the kidnapping sentence Paone said felony murder and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose charges were merged with the murder charge who will have five years’ parole supervision if he’s released will be credited with 1,294 days of time served despicable act in killing this child and leaving her to freeze and suffer as she lay dying in an isolated location," Paone said noting that if the case had been tried in 1999 Cymanski would have been subject to the death penalty compelling the judge to impose the life sentence led by Middlesex County Assistant Prosecutor Katie Magee the section chief of the Major Crimes Unit along with Assistant Prosecutors Alexander Battey and Nicolette Spallanzani who was found guilty of all charges by a jury in a trial last fall Cymanski said he agrees that what happened to Noga is a tragedy and expressed his sorrow for her and her family "I know they are looking for closure and I don't have answers to give them I can't give answers for something I don't know I want them to know that regardless of me going to prison or not going to prison doesn't mean it's over,” Cymanski said “I'm still going to be investigating this case myself from behind bars if I have to I know that there is someone who's out there "All I want people to know is I didn't commit this crime,” he continued “I'm taking the punishment for it but I didn't commit it who listened to the sentencing proceeding remotely said she loved Nancy as much as she loves her children my closest friend and my hope and dreams for the future," she said adding that Noga's murder didn't just take her sister it took her entire immediate family and has caused her anxiety depression and misplaced anger that has left her feeling unsafe in the world "I will think of and long for Nancy every day for the rest of my life I hope that Bruce will wake up in a prison every day for the rest of his life so that when I feel pain for her brutal murder I can know that her killer isn't able to pretend that it never happened," Whitt said thanking the detectives and prosecutors and everyone else "who never gave up on Nancy." saying 26 years ago she was a student at Sayreville War Memorial High School and Noga was a friend and classmate She was among the first students to meet Noga when she moved to Sayreville and the two had homeroom and several other classes together She was hardworking inside and outside of class," Marshall said More: 'Justice for Nancy': Sayreville community reacts after arrest made in teen’s 1999 slaying Marshall learned from TV news that a girl's body was found behind a mini-mart and Noga's photo was shown and indicated her frozen I went to bed that night trying to understand who would hurt my friend What monster did this in our safe town," Marshall said "The monster that took Nancy from us took something from each of us too The nightmare caused my classmates pain for decades." Marshall said the monster had choices and he chose to interact with Noga "He chose to beat her with a tree branch and hurt her in ways that I will never forget,” she said.He could have called for help after seeing what his rage and anger did to her; he chose to walk away leaving her in the cold snow to die He could have made an anonymous call to the police telling them where to find her body once he got home; instead he chose to let her broken body stay in the woods and freeze solid.” Noga's disappearance and death rocked the Sayreville community and was an open case for more than two decades failed to arrive home after leaving her after-school job at the nearby Rag Shop on Route 9 in Old Bridge but her frozen body wasn't found until five days later on Jan 12 when a man was walking his dog in the woods behind an Ernston Road mini-mall An autopsy determined Noga died from blunt-force trauma to the head and his wife worked at the Kmart near the Rag Shop where Noga worked a DNA sample taken from Cymanski was compared to semen found on Noga’s body and her underwear Suzanne Russell is a breaking news reporter for MyCentralJersey.com covering crime please subscribe or activate your digital account today SAYREVILLE - Starbucks may be coming to Riverton the 418-acre $2.5 billion development on the banks of the Raritan River In a Facebook post on Tuesday the Sayreville Economic & Redevelopment Agency (SERA) announced that at its Feb "we officially approved a recognition agreement with Sayreville Seaport Associates Urban Renewal and Starbucks Corporation as part of the exciting Riverton development." "This agreement paves the way for Starbucks one of the world's most recognized coffee brands to establish a presence in Riverton," the post continues More: NJ town's lawsuit against Islamic congregation has been dismissed The project still has to go before the Planning Board for site plan approval The announcement comes a month after SERA announced that leases have been signed with Bass Pro Shops and QuickChek The Bass Pro Shops site is under construction It will be the second Bass Pro Shops in New Jersey and the only one in New Jersey north of Atlantic City A fire in Sayreville on the South Amboy border has closed Route 35 in both directions late Wednesday afternoon James Novak said the police department received multiple 911 calls around 3:06 p.m about a structure fire at 2071 Route 35 South in Sayreville When police arrived they found a home engulfed in flames The fire quickly spread to the neighboring Mavis Discount Tire building at 2079 Route 35 Novak said there were no occupants in either building at the time of the fire The cause and origin of the fire remain under investigation 1 Facebook post reported the fire department and mutual aid companies have responded to the fire with multiple exposure issues and propane tanks 511nj.org says all lanes of traffic were closed on Route 35 in the area of County Road 615 Bordentown Avenue Officials are asking commuters to avoid the area entirely and seek alternate routes for their evening commute Significant traffic delays should be expected in surrounding areas SAYREVILLE – The borough has banned bamboo planting in town The Borough Council approved an ordinance on second reading at the March 24 meeting that regulates the invasive plant species Any person convicted of violating the ordinance may be fined up to $1,200 per offense and each day during which a violation continues shall be deemed a new and separate offense Both running (monopodial) and clumping (sympodial) bamboo are banned from planting in the ground maintain or cultivate bamboo on any property unless the root system of the bamboo plant is entirely contained within an aboveground planter trimmed and maintained so that no part of any plant shall be closer than 15 feet from any property line or right-of-way Existing bamboo plants are not permitted to be closer than five feet from any property line or right-of-way More: Developer who purchased former Sayreville landfill for $20 million changes plans If a zoning officer or code enforcement officer determines there is an encroachment of bamboo plants or roots onto the property of another or any public property a written notice of violation will be sent to the alleged offender The notice will state that the violation must be cured within 30 days from the date of the received or returned mailing The notice must state specifically what must be done to cure the violation who was reelected to the Council in November She said she is not against the ordinance in and of itself but thinks the $1,200 fine might be a little too high She said she'd like to know what other towns are doing with the fees In March, Edison Township Council unanimously approved an ordinance prohibiting the planting and spread of bamboo The Sayreville Historical Society will host an afternoon of remembrance to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II and the publication of a new book honoring the borough's WWII veterans “Sayreville’s Operation Snow Cone: The WWII Letters From The Soldiers of Sayreville" by former borough resident Chris Nieratko contains letters and postcards written by Sayreville servicemen and women to Danny O’Brien owner of Danny’s Luncheonette and Spa on Main Street O’Brien penned one of the most comprehensive letter-writing campaigns in U.S history to locals serving in the war asking for their photographs he planned to display in albums Many responded with words from around the globe telling tales of their experiences far from home and a longing for hamburgers and banana splits Some of these 185 letters remained unopened and unread until they were discovered by O'Brien's granddaughter in January 2023 as she and family members sorted through her father's papers While she and her family knew of her grandfather's diners in Sayreville and Woodbridge no one was aware of his extensive WWII correspondence until they found the letters in an unmarked tin box More: NJ woman reflects on infamous 'Voyage of the Damned' to escape Nazi Germany O’Brien Neymarc reached out to the Historical Society and Nieratko author of the 2023 Historical Society collection “Give ’Hell: Sayreville Goes to War,” a collection of photographs of Sayreville WWII servicemen and women displayed in attorney Joseph Karcher’s office on Main Street the letters were catalogued and preserved by Historical Society volunteers The title of Nieratko’s book comes from one soldier's homesick letter from the frontlines where he states he was missing Danny's ice cream so badly that he took his chocolate ration and crushed it onto some packed snow This makeshift dessert – more like a modern-day snow cone than ice cream – became a powerful symbol to O'Brien Neymarc of the spirit and resilience found in all the soldiers' letters “Sayreville’s Operation Snow Cone,” a limited edition, 204-page hardcover book, will be available for purchase at $45. It is also available for purchase at square.link/u/XtIflm9S NEW BRUNSWICK – Jurors are slated to begin hearing testimony this spring to determine whether a Virginia man fatally shot a Sayreville councilwoman outside her home two years ago The trial for Rashid Ali Bynum is expected to last several weeks beginning in mid-May and include testimony from hundreds of witnesses it was decided during a trial management conference Thursday before Superior Court Judge Joseph Paone Middlesex County Assistant Prosecutor Kristen Pridgen who is working with Deputy First Assistant Prosecutor Tzvi Dolinger estimates the state's testimony will take three to four weeks while defense attorney Michael Ashley anticipates two days of testimony The state has more than 200 names on the potential witness list with additional people still being identified Pridgen said a lot of the state's witnesses are from Virginia Ashley indicated he will present two to four witnesses Paone asked that both sides provide him with the names and hometowns for all the witnesses by the end of next week The judge also asked that all witnesses be available for the trial More: Gun found in suspect's home can be used in Sayreville councilwoman murder trial Pridgen has asked that the jury be instructed that the trial could last until late June 2023 evening murder of 30-year-old Eunice Dwumfour who was fatally shot in her car parked outside her home in the Parlin section just minutes after her daughter got out of the vehicle Dwumfour was shot 14 times in what prosecutors called an "ambush" and was pronounced dead at the scene No motive for the shooting has been disclosed More: 'We don’t think there is proof': Defense says evidence lacking in Dwumfour murder case The state plans to show jurors police bodycam footage of Dwumfour's injuries as well as autopsy photos Several people in the area called 911 after hearing the gun shots Some reported seeing a man dressed in black with braids or dreadlocks Bynum has not been identified by any eyewitnesses who reported seeing the shooter Dwumfour was a pastor at Fire Congress Fellowship She met Bynum years earlier when recruiting people to join her church He relocated to New Jersey and lived with Dwumfour and other church members but after failing to follow religious practices Dwumfour had a number for Bynum in her cellphone's contact list Court papers indicate the cellphone associated with Bynum traveled from Virginia to New Jersey and back to Virginia on the day of the shooting and the phone was in the area of Gondek Drive and Ernston Road just before the shooting The investigation also found Bynum's cellphone traveled through E-ZPass locations in Central Jersey at the same time as a white Hyundai Elantra An investigation found that Byrun had rented a 2019 white Hyundai Elantra in Virginia the day before the killing and that vehicle had an EZ Pass image on the day of the shooting from the New Jersey Turnpike that showed it was from Virginia A legal gun was later found in Bynum's Virginia home during the execution of a search warrant SAYREVILLE - The borough's 2022 lawsuit against an Islamic mosque on Ernston Road in the Parlin section has been dismissed in Middlesex County Superior Court In December 2022, the borough sued Mohamed Shameer Sadar and Shameer Properties LLC owner of the property at 212-16 216 Ernston Road alleging they failed to obtain a certificate of compliance from the borough failed to get construction permits and for continuing construction in violation of a stop work order is the site of the Masjid Sadar and Community Center Wolinetz also ordered that the restraints imposed on Feb 2023 remain in effect until further court action More: Judge shuts down mosque in Sayreville over $600K in code violations The congregation has applied to the borough Planning Board to construct a new mosque on the 2.49-acre property which is in the R-7 Residential Zone District on Ernston Road between Bordentown Avenue and Route 9 west of Samsel Upper Elementary School During the Planning Board hearings, the plan was revised to a more than 2,000-square-foot decrease in the overall size of the building from 44,841 square feet to 42,687 square feet The revised plan also decreases the legal occupancy from 650 to 454 people The existing structures would be demolished Residents from both Sayreville and Old Bridge have been voicing concerns about the proposal More: Sayreville mosque closed by judge heading to planning board with major expansion proposal On Feb. 7, 2023, Superior Court Judge Michael Toto ordered that the mosque, which "has been operating in violation of multiple borough ordinances" for years, to remain closed until inspections show all health and building codes are being followed "has been in clear violation of the borough ordinances and yet is continuing to use the premises in this condition without regard to the health and safety risks imposed on its occupants." The judge also wrote that the mosque may not conduct services until the "property can be properly inspected." More: Sayreville mosque proposal has been downsized the seller and buyer allegedly failed to ask for a code enforcement and obtain a certificate of resale compliance required by the borough and two free-standing structures were constructed which the borough claims were not in compliance with the state’s Uniform Commercial Code Shameer Properties was found in violation of the Uniform Construction Code Act and a stop work order was issued the borough assessed $692,000 in penalties with an additional $2,000 per week for any outstanding violations More: Sayreville residents want 'fair shake' in Ernston Road mosque proposal Masjid Sadar and Shameer Properties applied for a conditional use variance from to the Zoning Board of Adjustment But that application was deemed incomplete the borough issued another violation and stop work order the borough took the case to Superior Court SAYREVILLE – The developer who purchased the borough's former landfill for $20 million wants to downsize an approved project for the Jernee Mill Road site CP MD Jernee Mill Road Urban Renewal LLC of Morristown has filed an application for amended preliminary and final major site plan and minor subdivision approval to construct an approximately 255,466-square-foot cold storage warehouse The developer also wants to subdivide the property into two lots of approximately 20.9 acres and 25.5 acres One lot would house the warehouse and the other would be for future development The applicant previously received approval to construct two cold storage warehouses with associated site improvements late last year More: Sayreville wants to ban bamboo planting – with up to $1,200 fine Most of the property is part of the former Sayreville Landfill No 3 and is bounded on the east by Jernee Mill Road and South River on the west CP MD Jernee Mill Road bought the property from the borough in the fall of 2023 A hearing on the application is scheduled to be held at the 7:30 p.m the redevelopment project that will have 1,300 luxury waterfront apartments restaurants and a boat marina in Sayreville "Big Riverton News," the Sayreville Economic & Redevelopment Agency announced on their Facebook page Tuesday "We officially approved a recognition agreement with Sayreville Seaport Associates Urban Renewal This agreement paves the way for Starbucks A Bass Pro Shop (the hunting and fishing store) a QuickChek and Starbucks are the first three businesses that plan to open at Riverton Sayreville town hall may also relocate there Sayreville Mayor Kennedy O'Brien announced in January Riverton will be located on Chevalier Avenue right off the Sayreville exit from the Parkway south at the Driscoll Bridge Construction on Riverton started last month The developer said Riverton "will primarily be marketed to empty nesters and single Millennials however some families may also be part of the resident mix." The developer is Sayreville Seaport Associates Urban Renewal, which is a partnership of Cincinnati-based North American Properties and PGIM Real Estate the global investment arm of Prudential bank Riverton has been pitched for more than a decade now the developers said Riverton could not be built without "critical" financing from the state At the end of 2023, the state of New Jersey announced Riverton was approved for tax breaks of up to 50 percent of project's costs, up to $400 million total. It was given the tax breaks under the state's Aspire Program which is meant to increase affordable housing in New Jersey A big chunk (20 percent) of the 1,300 residential units planned there will be affordable housing NJ Economic Development Authority CEO Tim Sullivan said Riverton will "transform a vast tract of land that had been rendered unusable many years ago" and will "reinvigorate Sayreville." Construction Begins At Riverton In Sayreville, Including NJ's Newest Bass Pro Shop (January 2025) Heads Up, Sayreville: Massive Luxury Apartment Complex 'Riverton' May Be Coming (December 2019) Army Corps of Engineers has reached out to about 100 property owners in the Ernston Road area to determine if further environmental cleanup is needed after a huge munitions plant explosion more than a century ago just a month before the end of World War I at the Morgan Depot killed about 100 people and injured hundreds more one of the largest arms plants in the world at the time was destroyed along with more than 300 surrounding buildings forcing the evacuation and reconstruction of Sayreville the Corps of Engineers wants to make sure that the area is free of contamination and potentially dangerous material The study is designed to define the nature and extent of contamination and complete a risk assessment Army Corps of Engineers New England District there are no known munitions hazards on any particular property Approximately 100 property owners were contacted and as of April 9 high tech metal detectors will be used to survey the ground subsurface - mainly vegetation areas "We won't survey any kind of hardscape area the item is dug up to determine what it is," Kaso said adding some soil sampling may also take place they will be examined for any residual explosives The field work should be completed by the end of 2026 with a report due the following year A meeting was held in February with stakeholders A public meeting is tentatively planned for May The Morgan General Ordnance Depot site was part of an artillery shell loading plant constructed and operated by the T.A as an agent appointed by the United States in December 1917 "The purpose of the depot was to assemble rounds," Kaso said They weren’t ready to fire because they weren’t fused yet but there’s still a risk associated with these explosives.” a series of explosions and fires over three days brought chaos and destruction to the area but plans to reconstruct the plant were abandoned when WWI ended on Nov much of the area of the plant was used by the Morgan General Ordnance Depot and remained in government hands until 1924 In the 1940's and 1950's the land was sold to developers and municipalities the Army Corps reviewed historical records performed engineering evaluations and cost analysis and other studies to to develop the scope for the remedial investigation Department of Defense's Environmental Restoration Program – Formerly Used Defense Sites The program was established to evaluate and Army Corps of Engineers manages the program on behalf of the Department of Defense The program has three major phases: inventory The Morgan General Ordnance Depot encompasses about 3,156 acres − mostly in Sayreville but there are also small portions in South Amboy and Old Bridge Thousands of residential structures and commercial businesses occupy most of the area The Garden State Parkway and Route 35 travel through the site and the southeastern portion of the site lies within Cheesequake State Park The last time an item linked to the 1918 explosion was found in 2007 A 155mm projectile was found during construction at the Samsel Upper Elementary School It was determined the projectile contained no explosive material and it was removed The remedial investigation is focusing on roughly 300 acres containing about 230 parcels of commercial "We're focusing on the area where the plant was located and where most of the craters and damage occurred," Kaso said which concentrated on areas near the Sayreville site Depending on what is found and the available funding will determine whether anything further needs to be done or if the investigation can be closed Notices were sent to property owners in the vicinity of Ernston Road between Route 9 and Route 35 in neighborhoods such as Oak Tree East SAYREVILLE – Borough officials want to ban bamboo planting in town The Borough Council introduced and approved an ordinance on first reading at Monday night's meeting that would regulate the invasive plant species A public hearing and final vote are scheduled for the March 24 meeting The action comes as officials in Edison were set to have a hearing and final vote Wednesday on a similar ordinance which “aims to preserve and protect public and private property from the damaging spread of bamboo by prohibiting its planting maintaining or cultivation,” both running (monopodial) and clumping (sympodial) bamboo would be banned from planting in the ground More: Sayreville will study if 19 properties qualify for redevelopment More: 200 witnesses expected in spring trial for NJ councilwoman's alleged killer Every notice will warn that failure to remove the bamboo within the time stated will result in removal by the borough and the cost of the removal will be charged to the tenant or owner Each day during which a violation continues shall be deemed a new and separate offense SAYREVILLE - An unknown number of dead geese were found in Kennedy Park on Tuesday morning The Parks Department has taped off the area near the boat ramp where the geese were located pending an investigation by county and state authorities The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the Middlesex County Department of Health have been notified of the situation The investigation into the birds' deaths has been turned over to these agencies according to the borough Office of Emergency Management (OEM) More: Starbucks may be coming to $2.5 billion development in Sayreville "We are aware of the possible bird flu situation occurring in and around New Jersey," the OEM posted "We would urge you to use caution like on any other day if visiting any parks or densely populated bird areas." contact the DEP's Fish and Wildlife hotline at 1-877-WARNDEP Geese and other birds have also been found dead in other New Jersey counties the DEP determined that deceased Canada geese collected on Feb 4 from three parks have tested positive for bird flu More: Peapack-Gladstone OKs gassing of geese in Liberty Park The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC,) has been monitoring an outbreak of the bird flu that so far has seen over 157 million cases in domestic poultry 968 in dairy cows since it was detected in 2022 The disease is the primary cause of the skyrocketing cost of eggs On Friday the state announced the confirmation of a bird flu poultry case in an unidentified Union County live bird market This is the first positive bird flu case in domestic poultry in New Jersey since 2023 The risk of the disease to the general public remains low and no poultry were sold to the public that may have been infected Individuals working in the market are being assessed for exposures and will be monitored for symptoms by the local health department and New Jersey Department of Health If any of the exposed individuals develop compatible symptoms and the general public are reminded to take precautionary measures to ensure the maintenance of a healthy flock NORTH BRUNSWICK — After scratching out a trio of runs in the top of the fifth inning to break open a tie game Tuesday the Sayreville High School softball team turned to its ace The petite junior didn’t just close the door put a lock on it and threw away the key by retiring nine of the final 10 batters to preserve a three-hit 4-1 Greater Middlesex Conference White Division triumph Vanore recorded six of her 10 strikeouts over the last three frames and the lone blip on her record down the stretch was a wind-blown single to right we are very proud of her,” Sayreville coach Amanda Moken said getting ahead of the count and she just has such poise (in the circle) More: Softball roundup: Daily results and links for Skyland Conference, GMC, area Union County More: Softball: East Brunswick edges Sayreville on Saturday in key GMC White Division battle Sayreville (2-1) seemed to capitalize on every opening the Raiders (1-2) presented it North Brunswick committed infield errors on the first two batters in the third inning and scored a run without a hit as Hailey Kirkpatrick’s grounder up the middle drove in Mya Infante Rose Joseph and Vanore led off the fifth with consecutive singles and two more errors facilitated the three-run rally and I feel like having that smart mentality on the bases with our girls is important,” stated Moken Aggressive base-running led to North Brunswick’s answering with a run in the bottom of the third to immediately knot the score Gabby Melendez drilled a two-out double to right center stole third and scored on a throwing error But that was all the Raiders could muster against Vanore She has fanned 25 batters in 18 innings this year and further reduced her ERA below the 1.91 mark she started the game with Tuesday by not allowing an earned run “I’ve been lifting a lot more and working a lot more on my speed,” said Vanore who now counts six pitches in her repertoire The velocity on her fastball has increased noticeably and she complements it with her changeup Perhaps her biggest challenge was the 40-degree weather and brisk wind that stirred up from time to time “It was very difficult because your hands are cold so you don’t have a really good grip on the ball,” she said She got nearly flawless defense from her fielders the lone error coming on the throw that led to the unearned run they’re a strong unit and they’re right behind Josie,” Moken noted “They fight out there and they know that each out matters North Brunswick continues to adjust to life after sweeping the Blue Division last year to earn promotion to the highly-competitive White where two errors often lead to a run as they did in the third inning Tuesday The Raiders got another stellar effort in defeat from Jordan Tarabokia (1-2) who hurled a five-inning no-hitter against J.P Stevens on Saturday and struck out 10 while walking two against one of the GMC’s better lineups Tuesday did a marvelous job of maintaining her focus after her team’s defensive lapses SAYREVILLE – The Borough Council recently approved two separate motions concerning two controversial topics in town – the Old Fire House and public comment at meetings Following non-binding voter approval earlier this month that asked residents if the borough should preserve its Old Fire House at an estimated cost of $3 million Council President Donna Roberts made a motion at the Nov Councilman Dan Balka casted the lone dissenting vote Councilmen Christian Onuoha and John Zebrowski were absent from the meeting Balka later said he voted no "because I was totally caught off guard and it appeared to me that everyone was aware of this item except me." "It also appears to me that this was going to incur even more cost (attorney’s fees) when all that was ever asked for was a designation of the building to be a local historic landmark," he said and I feel the people should be involved in what happens next and not just the attorney and our business administrator." The Sayreville Historical Society has been on a mission to save the building It requested the Borough Council designate the building an historic landmark which it said would allow possible grant opportunities to repair and repurpose the building but that didn’t gain support from the mayor and council without voter approval Sayreville Historical Society President Frank Terzino have continually told the council throughout the year they didn’t want any money but the people want us to invest money there More: Defense wants key evidence tossed in Sayreville councilwoman’s murder case "We'll do that and that's what we're going to do." moved to return to the five-minute time limit for public comments during meetings "And because we did listen to what people had said about other things I do want to make a motion to adjust our time that we use from three minutes back to five minutes," Roberts said Although the change will require additional action by council Mayor Kennedy O'Brien said he would allow the five minutes going forward In June, the Borough Council passed an ordinance that shortened the time that members of the public may speak at meetings from five minutes to three minutes resident Jim Robinson said he is glad it appears on some things "you've either seen the light or felt the heat." former Democratic Borough Council member Mary Novak and Republican Councilman Stanley Synarski They defeated former Democratic Councilman Vincent Conti three-year seats on the Sayreville Borough Council Councilman Stanley Synarski and Christina Sitaca are facing off against former Democratic Councilmembers Mary Novak and Vincent Conti Republican Councilman Christian Onuoha is not running for reelection Borough voters will also have a say on the future of Sayreville's 1909 Town Hall/Firehouse on this year's ballot Revitalize parks and increased funding allocation and opportunities for Recreation and Cultural Committees what seems to be the issue that residents are most concerned about and what is your response to those concerns There is a lot of building going on and we should expect that with growth and change What we need to do is find those key areas and identify solutions one point at a time We're not able to solve everything in one shot but we should be able to pinpoint spots and work a plan What do you think is the biggest issue facing Sayreville There's a lack of communication and getting information out regarding events and news There's also a lot of inaccurate information that gets circulated We need to develop better means of communicating and ensuring accuracy timeliness and developing means of validating the information What do you think should be the future of the 1909 Town Hall/Firehouse If the community votes to keep the firehouse and are able to get the grants as defined so there is no impact on current planned activity and taxes and there is a plan for the building that is incorporated into the plan for downtown I fully support the future of the building What do you think should be done to revitalize the Main Street/downtown area I would love to see a committee put together to identify potential opportunities gather community feedback and develop a plan We need to make sure that parking is part of the plan and businesses that will bring the community into downtown How would you promote better relations between the Borough and the Sayreville Board of Education we need a mediator to engage the parties to understand the common goals and objectives Consistent meetings and dual communications The BOE is an integral part of our town - financially and future building What should be done both short term and long term More: These Central Jersey voters will see ballot questions in November's election My top goal for my term in office is to work with the people of Sayreville for a fiscally conservative efficient Borough Hall that focuses on a united and better Sayreville The top issues the residents are most concerned about are roads I have discussed with the residents how I am impressed with Mayor Kennedy O'Brien setting up with the road department to place the most needed repairs first Residents can contact the department to come and have their road assessed the rise in taxes was put forth by the BOE and the people voted on the increase as well as the increase last year for school air conditioning Many of the housing projects were put in place with the previous council The biggest issue facing my town is the misinformation given to my fellow residents The Borough meeting is to inform the citizens what is happening in their town and expenditures has set up two ways people can voice their concerns The future of the 1909 Town Hall/Firehouse Something that will have a lasting impact on the taxpayers should be decided by the taxpayers and that’s why I support Mayor O’Brien’s position of a referendum on the issue Revitalizing Main Street is imperative for our town I’m proud of the fact that Sayreville has been able to maintain our small town charm and ensure that Sayreville continues to be a place that families want to live New Jersey’s school funding formula is broken and penalizes suburban towns at the expense of cities It’s unfortunate that the legislature has been unable to address and fix that problem I’d like to see education funding separated from property taxes so that school districts that perform well get rewarded with more aid That would improve the relationship between council and school board by taking pressure off the local taxpayers In regard to the traffic flow in Sayreville we need to ensure that trucks are only using the appropriate roads in town and are not a burden on our residents we should look for ways to improve our roads and optimize traffic flow To re-unite and reinvigorate our town with the hope of restoring the aesthetics within Sayreville as the present administration has created an unnecessary divide and we need to get back to being Sayreville Strong again I will pursue the preservation of the remaining open space in Sayreville and end the on-going overdevelopment of housing complexes and warehouses I’ll stand in the way of huge tax breaks/PILOTs for multi-billion-dollar developers where it doesn’t make sense.I will fully support and fight for the permanent preservation of the 1909 Townhall/Fire House and will vote yes to set the wheels in motion Something our present council does not support – a true slap in the face to our people and our history.It will be critical to re-engage residents in our council meetings no more police escorts – restore the comradery.As a Councilman The Council should be accountable to our residents – which the present administration has forgotten about we need ample checks and balances as the O’Brien “rubber stamp” cannot continue This Council overturned a decision where Mary (Novak) and I denied a controversial warehouse PILOT yet they reopened the case for no apparent reason and approved the PILOT Seems oddly suspicious to many of us and we can’t let that happen again I pledge to be fully transparent.Mary (Novak) and I will promote an on-going collaborative with the leaders in our town to address some of our woes around town: traffic we’ll work together to develop solutions.During your campaign there was great concern around the continued overdevelopment in town and issuing unnecessary tax breaks/PILOTs to billionaire developers due to a slap in the face decision from our present Council the concern has shifted to the Council’s decision to deny the permanent preservation of the 1909 Townhall/Firehouse so they may “allegedly” put in more housing while the Historical Society pleads with residents to keep it alive I proudly support this preservation and will aid the business administrator in finding grants to pay for the remediation something he is superb at doing from his time in South Amboy Assemblywoman Lopez and Senator Vitale I’m confident we can find the dollars to save this piece of Sayreville history without putting the burden on our residents increasing crime has become a concern for many and I will challenge our very capable police force to show our residents they have a firm grasp on the situation and our town is once again safe for residents/children to walk around town and cars and houses won’t continue to experience break ins I’d like the opportunity to work with the Historical Society so we may designate this as a historical landmark and it remains intact I am confident we may work with our local politicians in Congress (Pallone) and the Assembly (Coughlin) to secure grant funding for the cost to remediate and they’ve assured me there are many opportunities for grant funding Talk with the small business owners and residents in that area to gain their feedback first then discuss the possibilities with other businesses in town who may be looking to expand Work with realtors in our town to find businesses looking for space – we have several prominent realtors in town – lets work with them on a plan to “Revitalize Main." Also Also work with the wonderful borough workers in public works to beautify the area and listen to their thoughts on what they might do to brighten up Main Street My hope is to see a combination of dining options professional services and practical businesses We must work together to put forth an actionable plan to Revitalize Main Put the egos aside and the “you first” mentality Working together we can accomplish so much more This Council decided to arrange a PILOT for the warehouses let’s use some of the increased revenue to aid the school in providing courtesy busing to those that require it why must this Council turn their backs on them as if that’s simply their problem to solve Let’s communicate and work together as a community I’d like to bring all parties together to explore the possibility of utilizing some of MCUA’s land here in town for the BOE’s Transportation Complex Let’s get together with the borough experts including some residents who have a wealth of experience in this subject Perhaps we change the traffic pattern around our schools or in trouble spots perhaps we alter the timing pattern of the traffic lights maybe we widen a turning lane or prevent left turns on to main roads…. Within these suggestions is likely an actionable item that will begin to help If we all keep an open mind we can improve traffic in town – but we need to do this together Mary Novak did not respond to repeated attempts for comment have been charged by borough police with burglary at a Rhode Street home on Tuesday evening borough police officers responded to the neighborhood after a resident reported people were trying to break into his house through a rear window A preliminary investigation also found that the people were targeting the resident's luxury car After the resident gave police detailed descriptions of the suspects officers fanned out in the neighborhood and discovered four people matching the description walking on Main Street near Stacey Avenue one individual ran away while the other three were taken into custody Officers then searched the area for the remaining suspect who was found hiding in a getaway vehicle The three adults were taken to the Middlesex County Adult Corrections Center in North Brunswick while the juvenile was taken to the Middlesex County Department of Youth Services "We commend the vigilance of the reporting resident and the swift response of our officers which led to the apprehension of these suspects," Sayreville Police Chief Daniel Plumacker said in a statement "This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of staying aware of one’s surroundings and promptly reporting suspicious activity to law enforcement." SAYREVILLE - The borough has begun the process of remediating the Old Fire House on Main Street The Borough Council has authorized the borough engineer to prepare plans and specifications for the environmental remediation portion of the property Upon approval of the plans and specifications the Borough Clerk is authorized to advertise for bids Council President Donna Roberts said a meeting was held recently with the engineer and architect and a walkthrough of the property was conducted More: Four Central Jersey landmarks among NJ's 10 most endangered historic places in 2023 The interior is in deplorable condition,” Roberts said The architect has been told to begin research and preparation of preservation plans for both the interior and exterior of the building Councilwoman Mary Novak again introduced a motion to have the Old Fire House designated a historic preservation site the building was also Sayreville's first town hall "Nothing will change other than we can start to get grants," she said The historic designation motion failed by a 4-2 vote with only Novak and Councilman Dan Balka voting in favor Roberts said the Civil Air Patrol and Coast Guard auxiliary have been contacted to remove their property from the building 'You set us up for failure': Will Sayreville vote to save the 1909 Old Fire House? The Historical Society will then be offered the opportunity to visit the building remove artifacts and identify anything that they need to Due to safety issues no structural elements or possibly contaminated items will be allowed to be removed Roberts estimated that once the bids are received and awarded the project will take about 12 to 18 months to complete Frank Terzino, president of the Sayreville Historical Society, which has been on a mission to save the building later said that the Historical Society appreciates the Council's efforts to pass the resolution to start the "tedious" process of environmental remediation and restoration of the firehouse See what they found: Sayreville police investigate old firehouse's hauntings on video "We understand the many steps it's going to take to bring this project to life," he said "We have a small army of volunteers waiting to be utilized in bringing this historical icon back to life." In November, residents approved a non-binding referendum that asked if the borough should preserve the Old Fire House at an estimated cost of $3 million The Old Fire House was listed in 2023's Preservation New Jersey's Top 10 Most Endangered Places The Sayreville Historical Society has repeatedly requested the Borough Council designate the building a local historic landmark "The grants would reduce the cost to residents," Terzino said 2025 at 10:39 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}(Shutterstock)SAYREVILLE NJ — Multiple dead Canadian geese were found in a park in Sayreville and the park is now closed off to the public as the H5N1 bird flu virus spreads in New Jersey The dead geese were found Tuesday morning in Kennedy Park said the Sayreville Office of Emergency Management the Parks Department has taped off the area near the boat ramp where the geese were located pending an investigation," said the Sayreville OEM "The NJ Department of Environmental Protection has also been notified." Bird flu is spreading in New Jersey: Dead geese found in the borough of Allentown in Monmouth County Feb. 4 tested positive for avian flu The dead geese were found floating in ponds in Dr All the carcasses collected and tested by the NJ DEP tested positive for avian flu and all three parks remain closed until further notice Dead snow geese and Canada geese, as well as other birds, have now been reported at more than 30 locations throughout the state 11 dead birds have tested positive for bird flu The state of NJ is currently assuming most dead wild birds died of avian flu although it is no longer testing all bird carcasses found it is unlikely that every bird will be tested for avian influenza," said DEP spokesman Larry Hajna Wednesday officials presume the virus is tied to bird die-offs based on previous preliminary positive test results Evidence suggests that HPAI (highly pathogenic avian influenza) is widespread in wild birds in New Jersey and is expected to be present even in areas where there has not been a confirmed positive." or “bird flu,” is a respiratory influenza virus in birds however avian influenza can kill domestic poultry There are no reported cases of human infection of H5N1 in New Jersey Center for Disease Control & Prevention also declared that the H5N1 outbreak is primarily an animal health issue Dead Geese Found In Allentown Test Positive For Bird Flu: Officials (Tuesday) SAYREVILLE - The Borough Council has asked the township Planning Board to investigate whether 19 properties in Sayreville qualify for redevelopment The Council's action came after the Sayreville Economic and Redevelopment Agency (SERA) passed a resolution on Jan 9 requesting the borough explore whether the River Road properties qualify for the redevelopment designation Many of the properties are already in a redevelopment area but additional properties were identified that should be in the study Borough Business Administrator Glenn Skarzynski said The 87-acre site to the east of River Road and north of Main Street was deemed more than two decades ago as a redevelopment area by the Borough Council in 2003 the borough adopted the River Road Redevelopment Plan The redevelopment plan proposes six potential uses for the area - affordable housing SERA asked the borough to explore whether the properties on either side of North and South Crossman roads are in need of redevelopment Once the studies are completed and public hearings are held the Planning Board will submit its findings and recommendations to the Council for consideration SAYREVILLE – Two borough men have been arrested and charged with multiple burglaries here two counts of possession of prohibited weapons involving ammunition and handcuffs and one count of certain person not to possess a firearm was charged with one count of receiving stolen property The duo was arrested after a search warrant was executed on Matthews' residence During the search police found a stolen handgun additional prohibited weapons and evidence linking the suspects to prior burglaries in Sayreville More: Life sentence plus 20 years for Barnegat man in 1999 murder of Sayreville teen Nancy Noga Additional charges are expected as the investigation continues and both suspects were at the Middlesex County Corrections Center pending a detention hearing Email: alewis@njpressmedia.com Alexander Lewis is an award-winning reporter and photojournalist whose work spans many topics SAYREVILLE - Construction of the long awaited Bass Pro Shops has begun at Riverton the 418-acre $2.5 billion development on banks of the Raritan River Leases have been signed with Bass Pro Shops and QuickChek with a third store in the works executive director of the Sayreville Economic and Redevelopment Agency (SERA) "It's going to be a phenomenal building," Mark Fetah told the Sayreville Economic and Redevelopment Agency (SERA) so we're as excited as ever and more dedicated than ever to see this thing through." At the Borough Council's reorganization meeting earlier this month Mayor Kennedy O'Brien said that "we continue working closely with the developers at Riverton which finally – and let me reemphasize finally – began construction a few weeks ago." "For many of us who have eagerly awaited for construction to commence on this former industrial site the moment that Riverton began pouring concrete and foundations we knew that all the work of so many from Sayreville over the years is bearing fruit," O'Brien said We look forward to celebrating the commencement of this major mixed-use project – the largest of its kind in the state – with a ceremony in the spring." The mayor thanked members of SERA for overseeing "the right type of investments" coming to Sayreville "Redevelopment is all about minimizing impact and maximizing returns for the people of Sayreville." The mayor said his office daily receives phone calls from major investors across the country interested in coming to Sayreville More: Sentencing delayed for NJ man convicted of killing teenage girl 26 years ago "We carefully balance each and every proposal we hear," he said "We are only interested in projects that help our town become more affordable to you creating both jobs and stabilizing taxes for the long-term." O'Brien also said his administration is making good on the pledge to improve the borough's parks and recreation programs There will be see new walking paths and renovated restrooms at Kennedy Park The parking lot at Veterans Park has been improved and lighting has been installed The borough will be going out to bid for two new athletic fields at the Ust Recreational Complex the borough will be applying for grants for a "large scale revitalization" of Bailey Park SAYREVILLE - Bruce Cymanski, scheduled to be sentenced in a few weeks for the 1999 murder of a Sayreville War Memorial High School student, is maintaining his innocence in a four-page letter posted on Facebook. sexually assault or murder Nancy Noga," states the undated letter on Middlesex County Adult Correction Center stationery with Bruce Cymanski's name and inmate number above the letterhead sexual assault and murder of 17-year-old Nancy Noga has previously said he plans to appeal the conviction 1999 when she failed to arrive home after leaving her after-school job at the nearby Rag Shop on Route 9 in Old Bridge but her frozen body wasn't found until five days later by a man walking his dog in the woods behind an Ernston Road mini-mall An autopsy determined she died from blunt force trauma to the head from a large branch Her death was a cold case for more than two decades Cymanski was about 26 years old and his wife worked at the Kmart store not far from the shop where Noga worked a DNA sample from Cymanski was compared to semen found on Noga’s body and her underwear Prosecutors successfully argued the source of the semen identified the murderer The Cymanski letter was recently posted by Madalyn Elizabeth asks the public to read the handwritten letter "I hope the family can read this and I wish they would ask for the discovery they will see the wrong man is behind bars There's 5,000 pages of discovery I read it all Bruce is innocent!" Elizabeth's post states "The person who did this is still out there & if you want Justice for Nancy then find the real person who did this to her!" a former resident of South Amboy and Old Bridge was offered a 10-year plea agreement that his attorney thought he could reduce to five years and he would have to serve 85 percent before becoming eligible for parole More: Ocean County man found guilty of 1999 killing of Sayreville student Nancy Noga "Ask why I didn't take it and I will say over and over Cymanski alleges Department of Justice guidelines were violated in obtaining his DNA and used to obtain a warrant and it also doesn't mean a person was kidnapped or sexually assaulted either," states the letter which also indicates there are many other possible suspects in the 5,000 pages of discovery The letter states Cymanski's family fully supports him and suggests Noga's family should review all the discovery More: Sentencing delayed for NJ man convicted of killing teenage girl 26 years ago The letter continues there were no signs Noga was kidnapped or sexually assaulted and that day wasn't the first time Noga had not gone straight home from work "This case is over 25 years and is considered high profile I'm sure there was evidence that was overlooked not worth investigating or even followed up on," the letter states adding that perhaps someone never came forward with information about something they might have seen The letter states the truth will come out and Noga will get the justice she deserves but it shouldn't be at the expense of innocent people," the letter states Welcome, Mickeymickey@disney.comManage MyDisney AccountLog OutNew Jersey police warn residents of surge in home burglaries in SayrevilleTuesday 2025Amid a surge of residential burglaries police recommend Sayreville residents take extra precautions.SAYREVILLE New Jersey (WABC) -- Police in Sayreville are urging residents to be vigilant amid a surge in residential burglaries What makes them even scarier is the burglars often strike when people are home sneaking in to swipe key fobs and taking off in stolen cars officials recommend setting home and vehicle alarms don't leave vehicles running unattended and move valuables to a secure place that is out of sight * Get Eyewitness News Delivered * More New Jersey news * Send us a news tip * Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts * Follow us on YouTube Have a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? 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SAYREVILLE — A fire that started in a home quickly spread to an adjacent tire shop in the Middlesex County borough causing severe damage and shutting down a busy highway on Wednesday afternoon Officers at the Sayreville Police Department received multiple 911 calls just after 3 p.m about a structure fire at 2071 Route 35 South Thick black smoke rose from the scene as the fire quickly spread to the neighboring Mavis Discount Tire facility Fire departments from multiple jurisdictions responded to the scene Sayreville Fire Chief Rich Masterson tells ABC 7 Eyewitness News that a garbage pile at the house caught fire and spread to the tire No people were inside the house or the tire shop at the time of the blaze two cats were rescued from the apartment above Mavis Tire by a firefighter and four cars inside the shop were damaged The roof on the house’s attached garage also collapsed Route 35 in both directions was completely closed to traffic in the area as a result but reopened about four and a half hours later Report a correction 👈 | 👉 Contact our newsroom A fire that started at a house in Sayreville spread and collapsed the roof of an adjacent tire shop, but no injuries were reported, police said.\nRead More Officers at the Sayreville Police Department received multiple 911 calls just after 3 p.m Sayreville Fire Chief Rich Masterson tells ABC 7 Eyewitness News that a garbage pile at the house caught fire and spread to the tire Report a correction 👈 | 👉 Contact our newsroom PIX11 Route 35 was closed in both directions near a large structure fire in Sayreville on Wednesday as Knicks fans held their breath until the very last second of the game The issue of street vendor licenses will be center stage Tuesday in the New York City Council Chambers 12 jurors and 6 alternates will be put on the panel It will be an unsettled week featuring showers for basically the entire week Both were diagnosed with breast cancer as they were preparing for Genna's wedding day last spring Thousands of new families seeking assistance may be waitlisted unless additional funding is secured Environmental organizations are happy to see lawmakers on both sides of the aisle chipping away at the issue FEMA cuts will threaten multiple flood mitigation projects in Queens Queens Borough President Donovan Richards said Dozens of cats are now up for adoption after other deceased cats were found -- some in a freezer -- in a home on Long Island A small dog named Penny was injured after being attacked by two pit bulls on the Upper West Side Newark Airport has been dealing with numerous delays and cancellations since last week due to staffing shortages and equipment trouble the executive chef of Hellbender in Queens