April 6, 2006 RSS feed / Front Page

Helmetta tab brings $595 average tax hike

Transportation, tuition costs drive $600,000 increase
BY SETH MANDEL Staff Writer

Helmetta residents are facing a school tax increase that would amount to nearly $600 on the borough%27s average-assessed home. More...

Officials seek tab earlier for more flexibility

BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

EAST BRUNSWICK - Some Township Council members want to see the municipal budget sooner rather than later, and one official is calling for a strict hiring freeze. More...

Letters

Letters

Reasons why Milltown needs to pass budget

This is an open letter to the residents of Milltown. As your neighbor and friend, I would like to tell everyone why we should pass the school budget. More...

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Opinion

Scandalmongers aren't interested in the truth

Coda
Greg Bean

There was a lot of tension between the French and Italians at the recent European Union summit, and last week Italian Prime Minister Silvio Burlusconi made a joke. More...

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Schools

Parents outline plan to keep school open

Fundraising, tuition hikes, publicity included in proposal
BY SETH MANDEL Staff Writer

MILLTOWN - More than 300 concerned residents, parents and parishioners have helped put together a plan to save Our Lady of Lourdes School. More...

Annie says

PHOTOS BY JEFF GRANIT staff

Above, Rachel Guketlov, who will portray "Annie" in the Immaculate Conception School production of the same name, works on a scene with other students during a nondress rehearsal Tuesday. More...

Budget adopted amid outsourcing concerns

BY MARY ANNE ROSS Correspondent

EAST BRUNSWICK - The 2006-07 school budget was largely endorsed during a public hearing last week, while some members of the public took issue with a proposed staffing cut. More...

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Congregation looking to leave South River

Officials hope move, possibly to E. Bruns., will boost membership
BY SETH MANDEL Staff Writer

Almost 90 years ago, a building on Whitehead Avenue in South River became a religious hub, and began to draw worshippers from East Brunswick, Sayreville and Old Bridge to the borough. More...

Photo

Scott Braun and sons Danny, 6, and Greg, 4, look over their findings during Monroe%27s annual Egg Hunt and Bonnet/Top Hat Contest at the Community Center Saturday. More...

Railroad crossing, road improvements expected

BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

SPOTSWOOD - Marlboro Avenue and its infamous railroad crossing will get a makeover, thanks to a community effort and help from the state. More...

Widening moves ahead on Rt. 18

The state Department of Transportation (DOT) has begun the second phase of its Route 18 widening project in New Brunswick. More...

Seven throw hats in ring for 3 Boro Council seats

BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

SPOTSWOOD - In what could shape up to be one of the more hotly contested elections in years, two teams of candidates and one who is independent will vie for seats on the Borough Council this spring. More...

Bulletin Board

Fundraisers

April 7 + Indoor Rummage Sale, sponsored by Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the white house next to the church, 568 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. Parking in the church parking lot. (732) 254-7361. More...

Community Bulletin Board

Older adults sought for anxiety research study

Adults age 60 or above who are often worried and have noticed an increase in anxiety and tension in the past few months are invited to the Rutgers Mood Management Class, offered as part of a research study on anxiety at Rutgers University, New Brunsw More...

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Obituaries

Obituaries

Richard M. Sudder Mr. Sudder, 58, of Palm Beach County, Fla., formerly of South River, died March 17 in Palm Beach County . He was a pilot in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War era, 1970-75. More...

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Sports

Falcons to fight for Red Division supremacy

BY GEORGE ALBANO Staff Writer

METUCHEN - With its No. 1 pitcher headed to St. John%27s University on a full scholarship in the fall, the St. Joseph High School baseball team is hoping its ace finishes his high school career in style. More...

Chargers look to pick up where they left off

BY RICHARD JEROME Staff Writer

Losing 10 seniors to graduation after a fine 18-9 campaign, including a third straight Blue Division title, can be dispiriting. More...

Bombers should be in White Division mix

BY WARREN RAPPLEYEA Staff Writer

Although the Sayreville High School baseball team has gotten out of the gate with a 1-2 start, hopes are high as the Bombers look to defend their Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) White Division championship. More...

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