Carteret News

A sewer hook-up ban in the West Carteret section of the borough, imposed by the state Department of Environmental Protection in the 1980s, has been lifted.

Junior Jam brings its toe-tapping melodies, snappy vocals and fun arrangements to the region with a free performance at noon July 13 at the Carteret Public Library.

Jewelry and credit cards were reported stolen Friday during the burglary of a Carteret Avenue home, police said.

Portions of several roads that have considerable wear and tear will soon receive some much needed improvements.

Teens and tweens from 28 New Jersey libraries will have the chance to win a trip to WWE's SummerSlam in Los Angeles this summer by taking part in the SummerSlam Reading Jam in support of the Summer Reading Program sponsored by the New Jersey Library Association and the New Jersey State Library.

The barges and freighters come through here on their way to Raritan Bay and passing on the Friday before the Fourth of July, some of them give a blast to the crowd gathered at the Carteret Municipal Marina whereA Staten Island almostA seems a strong sidearm throw away but whereA the band plays the obligatory Springsteen cover -A lest anyone doubt ...

When John Ferrulli II of Carteret was a student at Bishop Ahr High School in Edison, he knew his future didn't include a 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. job.

Fighting back tears Thursday, Mayor John T. O'Leary responded with anger to a nine-page anonymous letter sent to the media and distributed throughout the city, accusing him and his family of corruption.

Central Jersey residents will be celebrating the Fourth of July holiday in their usual style with plenty of fireworks, a parade, music, and lots of hot dogs and hamburgers.

A Middlesex County grand jury has handed up indictments against 10 people, including a reputed, high-level member of the Bloods street gang, charging that they were involved in a crack-cocaine and heroin ring smashed by investigators in April.

A drug suspect is behind bars after he was found in the borough dressed as an armed security guard, telling an officer he thought 'no one would mess with him if he looked like the police.' Rowland Pendleton was wearing a hat with the word 'SECURITY'' emblazoned across the front and a police belt with a black gun holstered at his side when he was ...

Summer's here, but children and teens should not stop reading. Local libraries are participating in the 'Be Creative @ Your Library' summer-reading program for young children.

They called him E-Z for a reason, family members said Friday of Robert Funderberk.

NEW YORK a ' Italian specialty bedding producer Magniflex has launched a drop-ship program to service its growing dealer network in the United States.

Please include the following in your community social event announcements: For Monday, July 6th: Middlesex East Widows Or Widowers will conduct a business meeting on Monday, July 6th, starting at 7:00 pm, at the Carteret Community Center located at Pershing and Cooke Aves., Carteret.

The high-end appliance showroom is being sold piecemeal and the once-stocked warehouse is virtually empty.

An orthopedic physician who practiced medicine in Carteret and Freehold had his license revoked last week for several offenses, including allegedly fondling a patient during an unscheduled visit to her home more than six years ago, officials said.

Gang investigators have rounded up reputed members of the Bloods, Latin Kings and other street gangs, arresting 11 men on drug and gun charges, authorities announced Wednesday.

Two parks will soon get some major upgrades after the borough was awarded nearly a half-million dollars in loans and grants, officials said.

After the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, public officials nationwide called for radio systems that could allow police, fire and emergency medical responders to communicate efficiently across so-called department lines during a crisis.