April 27, 2006 RSS feed / Front Page

Two-century-old home expected to be preserved

Builder changes plans after learning of house's historical significance

In less than two weeks, the Abraham S. Davison House went from being historic to being history, and back again. 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...

Widows and Widowers will host May 7 social

The Widows and Widowers (WOWs) Chapter of Middlesex County West will hold a social from 7-10:30 p.m. on May 7 at the Belarussian-American Center, Whitehead Avenue, South River. More...

Chorus line

SCOTT PILLING staff Members of the cast of "No No Nanette" practice one of the show's musical numbers during a dress rehearsal. More...

Lifesaver

SCOTT PILLING staff Milltown Rescue Squad member Kyle Rafferty shows the Jaws of Life to resident Patty McSherry at the squad's open house. More...

Fund-raisers

April 27 + Comedy Night at the Stress Factory, to benefit the special children of Camp Daisy, East Brunswick, food served at 6 p.m., show begins at 8 p.m., at the Stress Factory, 375 George St., New Brunswick. Headliner: comedian Joey Kola. More...

Fiber artwork is the focus of New Bruns. exhibition

NEW BRUNSWICK - The Johnson & Johnson World Headquarters Gallery is presenting the exhibition "Fiber Revolution: Renewal," featuring works by 25 artists. More...

Mementos of Sept. 11 added to boro memorial

SPOTSWOOD - The borough's memorial to the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks now has more ties to ground zero. More...

Lecture offers chance to eavesdrop on history

Discussion centers on topics in the Jewish press in 1885 America

MONROE - The year 1885 served as a crossroads for American Judaism. More...

'Our Town' featured at MCC this weekend

Grover's Corners has come to Middlesex County College. More...

Student artwork displayed at East Brunswick library

The East Brunswick Public Library, 2 Jean Walling Civic Center, will exhibit art by students in East Brunswick schools during April and May. More...

South River Seniors sets meetings, A.C. trip

South River Seniors will hold meetings at 7 p.m. on May 4 and 18 at the Philo Masonic Hall, 120 Old Bridge Turnpike, South River. More...

Holocaust program keeping stories alive

Students to 'remake' lives of four survivors as part of May 7 event

MONROE - For many Holocaust survivors, liberation from Nazi concentration camps was only the beginning of their stories of survival, and the survival of their stories. More...

Business owners say ban has had few effects so far

The smoke is clearing for local restaurant and bar owners.The Smoke-Free Air Act took effect April 15, prohibiting smoking in bars, restaurants and bowling alleys. More...

4 juveniles charged with weapon possession

EAST BRUNSWICK - Four township juveniles were arrested last week after they broke into an abandoned pickup truck and stole a shotgun and shells, according to police. More...

Letters

Kudos to council members who voted to dead-end Van Liew

Residents of Milltown should be proud of four Borough Council members who stood up for the residents of the town against corporate America when they voted for the ordinance to dead-end Van Liew Avenue. More...

Thinks Drozd should be choice in Spotswood

The Spotswood Borough Council elections are coming up on Tuesday, May 9. There are seven candidates running for three seats. More...

Kudos to council members who voted to dead-end Van Liew

Residents of Milltown should be proud of four Borough Council members who stood up for the residents of the town against corporate America when they voted for the ordinance to dead-end Van Liew Avenue. More...

Obituaries

Obituaries

Joseph P. Sapia Mr. Sapia, 92, of Monroe, formerly of Helmetta, died April 18 in Cranbury Care Center, Monroe. More...

Sports

Blues running by opponents on the diamond

Blues gain top-seeding for Region tourney

Teams have been competing against a different Brookdale Community College baseball team this spring, with all-too-familiar results for the Jersey Blues, wins. More...

BCC women after 11th straight Region title

As Bo Scannapieco sees it, the pressure is off his defending national champions. More...

Young Bears team has to learn on the fly

GMC's Red Division not forgiving to inexperienced teams

With an almost entirely new look to his East Brunswick High School baseball team, coach Tom Hockenjos isn't expecting miracles. More...

E.B. council is likely to trim increase in school tax

Officials believe many residents support tab, but can't afford hike More...

Photo

SCOTT PILLING staff Milltown Rescue Squad Capt. Tracy Horan shows 9-year-old Willie Witt what a cervical collar feels like during the squad's open house Tuesday on Main Street. More...

Lori Clinch

Are We There Yet? Facing the fashion critics at home More...

Sounds of pop music to be heard at library

The Monroe Township Library, 4 Municipal Plaza, will sponsor two upcoming musical performances. More...

County's '06 food drive yields biggest numbers

Students and staff at 143 Middlesex County schools pitched in to collect 55 tons of canned goods and nonperishable foods, baby supplies and personal items in the annual county-coordinated drive. More...

2nd annual Big Day about to take flight

Some 193 bird types have been observed in E. Bruns. to date

EAST BRUNSWICK - The countdown is on for the second annual Big Day Bird Count. More...

Northfield bank robbed

EAST BRUNSWICK - An unknown suspect last week robbed the Northfield Savings Bank, located at the Brunswick Square Mall, Route 18. More...

Dad's experience spurs 12-year-old's donation

MONROE - It is fitting that 12-year-old Keri Anacker has been told that her latest haircut has given her a more mature look, considering the reason for the new style. More...

State agriculture dept. will make deer fencing available

New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Charles M. Kuperus has announced that a deer fencing program will be run cooperatively by the New Jersey Department of Agriculture and Rutgers Cooperative Research and Extension. More...

Developer unveils transit village plan

Train station would join variety of stores, apts., public buildings

The architects hired by the contract purchasers of the Johnson & Johnson property in North Brunswick have designed a comprehensive transit village plan for the redevelopment of the Route 1 site. More...

Greater Media Newspapers wins 42 NJPA awards for '05

With a total of 42 editorial, photography and advertising awards, Greater Media Newspapers had its best showing ever in the weekly division of the New Jersey Press Association's Better Newspaper Contest for 2005. More...

DARE to be No. 1

East Brunswick Patrolman Jason Haykel is pictured with the department's DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) vehicle, a 1998 Chevy Lumina, which won first place in the Working Patrol Car division at the 2006 State DARE Conference in Atlantic City t More...

Ring theft reported at jeweler

EAST BRUNSWICK - A theft was reported at a jewelry store inside the Brunswick Square Mall for the second time in as many months last weekend. More...

Council delays rezoning at shop owner's request

MONROE - The Township Council on Monday tabled the rezoning of several parcels of land so a local shop owner can finalize his plans for another facility. More...

Town bonds for $32M for new parking deck

EAST BRUNSWICK - The township is moving forward with plans to create a new parking deck in the area known as the Golden Triangle. More...

Youth drama workshops scheduled in Sayreville

The Sayreville Main Street Players will sponsor its second session of youth theater classes in the theater space at Garden of Friends, Bordentown Avenue, Sayreville. More...

Mayor: Veto necessary to avoid 'costly' lawsuit

Council may overturn veto regarding Silverline access on Van Liew

MILLTOWN - Mayor Gloria Bradford has vetoed a Borough Council decision to dead-end an access road from Van Liew Avenue to a local industrial park. More...

Bulletin Board

Alborada to perform 'The Feast of Sarah'

Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre, Old Bridge, will present a cross-cultural offering, "The Feast of Sarah: A Gypsy Festival," at 3 p.m. on May 7 at the Union County Arts Center, 1601 Irving St., Rahway. More...

Methodist Women sets April 29 flea market

The United Methodist Women of Trinity United Methodist Church will hold its annual Indoor/Outdoor Spring Flea Market from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 29 at the church, 70 Manalapan Road, Spotswood. More...

Red Molly to perform in bluegrass concert

The Old Bridge Public Library will present a concert of bluegrass music with Red Molly beginning at 1:30 p.m. on April 29 at the library's main branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. More...

Opinion

Greg Bean

Coda Big brothers specialize in diabolical pranks More...

Keep up the pressure for school funding fix

Municipal officials and school district administrators in many New Jersey school districts will be getting down to business this week as they try to pare down budgets for the 2006-07 school year that residents rejected in the April 18 election. More...

Keep up the pressure for school funding fix

Municipal officials and school district administrators in many New Jersey school districts will be getting down to business this week as they try to pare down budgets for the 2006-07 school year that residents rejected in the April 18 election. More...