April 20, 2006 RSS feed / Front Page

Montanti's dedication, advocacy remembered

Monroe official fought for open space, led Route 33 task force

Words like passionate and intelligent; words like respectful and professional; or as summed up in one word, special. More...

MTHS Yard Sale on tap for April 22

The Monroe Township High School (MTHS) PTO will sponsor a Yard Sale Day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 22 in the parking lot at the high school, Perrineville Road. Rain date is April 23. More...

Calvano will not seek re-election to council

Councilwoman is only Republican to be elected in E.B. since early '90s

EAST BRUNSWICK - After four years as the only Republican voice on the Township Council, Christi Calvano will step down from her post this December. More...

Group wants J'burg to achieve its potential

Revitalization meeting set for 7:30 p.m. May 8 at borough hall

JAMESBURG - If indeed love is all you need, the Jamesburg Revitalization Coalition is off to a strong start. More...

Man gets DWI with child in car

MONROE - A man who police said was driving in reverse along Route 33 has been charged with driving drunk with a 1-year-old child in the car. More...

Auxiliary schedules May 6 trip to Showboat

The Brookview Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary will sponsor a May 6 bus trip to the Showboat Casino, Atlantic City. More...

Monroe voters approve tab, classroom trailers

MONROE - Voters re-elected two incumbents and gave the thumbs up to a $70.8 million budget Tuesday. More...

Public invited to rescue squad open house

The Milltown Rescue Squad will host its third annual open house from 6-9 p.m. on April 25 at the squad building, South Main Street. The public is invited to meet the members, have a blood-pressure check and explore the squad's equipment. More...

Conklin Coffee House will feature Reunited

A Conklin United Church Coffee House is set for 7-10 p.m. on May 6 at the church, 82 Main St., South River. The event will feature Reunited offering music of the '50s and '60s. Admission is $5 per person. Refreshments will be available. More...

Boro awash with new water system problems

SPOTSWOOD - The borough continues to face more than its share of water system problems. More...

America's pastime, when it was needed the most

Brookdale professor examines baseball's impact during WW II

To many people, baseball is just a sport, a nice way to spend an evening out or something to watch on television to pass the time. More...

Holt presents $40K grant for police radio systems

HELMETTA - The borough will receive a $40,000 federal grant to upgrade the radio systems in its police patrol cars. More...

Rabbi will speak at historical panel meeting

The South River Historical and Preservation Society will meet at 7 p.m. on April 26 at the South River Museum, 64-66 Main St. More...

Boro says thank you to its many volunteers

SPOTSWOOD - As the old saying goes, you can never be too thin or too rich, or too stocked with volunteers. More...

CASA opens chapter in Middlesex County

A new chapter of Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) is opening in Middlesex County. More...

Letters

True community spirit displayed at PBA Easter Egg Hunt

The East Brunswick Policemen's Benevolent Association (PBA) Local No. 145 held its annual Easter Egg Hunt at Hammarskjold School, East Brunswick, on Sunday, April 9. More...

Join in effort to prevent premature births

Premature birth is a growing crisis that affects nearly half a million babies born in the U.S. every year. More...

Thinks Kids 1st too closely tied to Monroe teachers union

The Monroe Township Kids 1st organization purports to have the well-being of Monroe's children as their primary raison d'tre. But does it? Given some recent developments, this group should change its name to Teachers Union 1st. More...

Obituaries

Joseph Montanti Mr. Montanti, 55, of Monroe, formerly of South River and Spotswood, died April 15 in CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. More...

Sports

Big wins for locals at Colts Neck Relays

The Freehold District's distance running talent and depth was on full display at Saturday's Colts Neck Relays. More...

Blues get Scannapieco his 600th career victory

Milestone comes as team begins to come together

There was an extra spring in Bo Scannapieco's step after his Brookdale Community College (BCC) women's softball team swept a doubleheader Friday. More...

Rams show glimpses of excellence on diamond

So far, head coach Mike Lepore has mixed reviews for his South River High School baseball team. More...

E.B. voters say no to school tax hike

Becker, Karp, Shaw re-elected along with newcomer Ryan More...

Photo

CHRIS KELLY staff Richie Ridgeway comes off third to catch the ball but prevents Billy Olsen from stealing more than just third base. More...

Seniors are invited to Consumer Issues Forum

AARP New Jersey and the state Division of Consumer Affairs will sponsor a Consumer Issues Forum beginning at 9 a.m. on April 28 at the South Brunswick Senior Center, 540 Ridge Road, Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick. More...

Boro woman bound for success as novelist

Writing mysteries comes naturally for teacher/mom

SPOTSWOOD - Persistence has paid off for author Dawn Miller. More...

Stahl, Diem among 5 council candidates

Republican slate for '06 includes former candidate Tagliente

EAST BRUNSWICK - Two Democratic incumbents are seeking re-election this year, facing a slate of newcomers on the Republican ticket. More...

Temple Sisterhood plans two-day rummage sale

The Sisterhood of East Brunswick Jewish Center, 511 Ryders Lane, will hold a Spring Rummage Sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on April 30 and 9 a.m. to noon on May 1 at the temple. More...

S.R. temple to sponsor April 30 trip to A.C.

The Simchas Committee of Congregation Anshe Emeth, 88 Main St., South River, will sponsor an April 30 trip to Caesar's Casino, Atlantic City. More...

Helmetta's tax hike defeated in 9-1 margin

HELMETTA - A school budget carrying an average tax increase of $595 was overwhelmingly defeated by voters Tuesday. More...

Voters defeat $339 tax hike in Milltown

MILLTOWN - School officials will now work with the Borough Council to pare down what administrators described as an already lean school budget. More...

Election results

East Brunswick Budget

Yes2,133 No2,297 Three three-year terms: More...

Fathers club to host May 1 golf outing

The Immaculate Conception Fathers Club, Spotswood, will hold its annual golf outing on May 1 at Peddie School Golf Course, Hightstown. More...

Here's the play ...

CHRIS KELLY staff Chris Stout, first-baseman for the Milltown Little League team the Rescue Squad, catches a throw from catcher Damien Diaz as Lions Club teammate Joey Adinolfi tries to reach first during one of the Opening Day games at Borough Park More...

Nominees sought for SRHS Wall of Fame

South River High School (SRHS) is once again seeking nominations for selection to the South River High School Wall of Fame. More...

South River sees rare school budget defeat

Tab proposed tax increase of 28 cents, or $230 on avg. home here

SOUTH RIVER - Voters defeated a school budget Tuesday that would bring a 28-cent increase in the school tax rate. More...

Boro police probing 2 school bomb threats

MILLTOWN -- A borough school was evacuated twice recently after bomb threats were found in two bathrooms. More...

YMCA starts programs at new Tices Lane site

Child-care center is dedicated in honor of Sen. Barbara Buono

EAST BRUNSWICK - Visitors won't need the Village People to tell them how much fun it is at the YMCA. More...

Bulletin Board

Monroe rec invites residents to fly kites

Monroe Township Recreation will sponsor Go Fly a Kite at Thompson Park from 9 a.m. to noon on April 22 in Thompson Park, on the soccer fields opposite the high school, Perrineville Road. More...

Church will observe Feast of Divine Mercy

The Feast of the Divine Mercy will be celebrated from 2-4:30 p.m. on April 23 at St. Ambrose Church, 96 Throckmorton Lane, Old Bridge. More...

'Aladdin, Jr.' auditions scheduled for April 20

The Saint Genesius Players will hold auditions for its upcoming presentation of "Disney's Aladdin, Junior" at 7 p.m. on April 20 at Samson G. Smith School, Amwell Road, Somerset section of Franklin. More...

Opinion

What's the evacuation plan? There is no plan

About 20 years ago, it dawned on people in northern Massachusetts that if the Seabrook nuclear power plant near the border of that state and New Hampshire melted down, or if there were a bad hurricane or other disaster, people were pretty much S.O.L. More...

Council action may prove costly to boro taxpayers

A decision reached last week by the Milltown Borough Council was no doubt aimed at accomplishing something positive for the community. But in the end, it may do more harm than good. More...

Schools

Spotswood school tab defeated once again

SPOTSWOOD - The proposed school budget has once again been rejected by voters, but officials found some solace in the slimmer margin of defeat. More...