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August 31, 2006

Project's proximity irks residents

New school roadway runs along rear property lines of Rachel Dr. homes

Saying construction at the adjacent Hammarskjold Middle School and an accompanying new roadway are just too close for comfort, residents of East Brunswick's Rachel Drive are pleading with school officials to address their concerns. More...

So. River council split on redevelopment issue

Motion would have declared areas in need of redevelopment

BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer

The effort to redevelop three areas of South River was stalled Monday when the Borough Council voted in a tie to declare the properties as being in need of redevelopment. More...

Moth Night brings out diverse variety of bugs

BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

EAST BRUNSWICK -- So you have a grudge against moths. Perhaps you've caught them eating your clothing, but never had the joy of watching a caterpillar change into one. More...

Boro urged to work on historic preservation

Residents say town is not doing enough to protect old homes

BY KRISTIN BOYD Staff Writer

MILL TOWN - A pair of residents has made another plea for the borough to create a preservation ordinance and a Historic Preservation Commission. More...

Young though she is, at harp she's a whiz

Despite early career in music, EBHS grad is bound for business

BY MARY ANNE ROSS Correspondent

Lillian Young has been playing heavenly music for the past nine years. More...

•	'Polar Bear' knows the water at Milltown pool

•	Sports clubs consider turf fields a big score

•	Pet Parade

•	Two officers join ranks at E.B. Police Department

•	Buckelew Day set for Sept. 9 in Jamesburg

•	Improvements on tap for 16 Milltown roads

•	Pet Parade

•	Local band Shosta set to do 'global battle'

•	Center going down

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•	On the road in pursuit of the spirit of New Jersey

•	GOP will sit out '06 Jamesburg council race

Bulletin Board

•	Community Bulletin Board

Pride in Milltown Day scheduled for Oct. 1

The ninth annual Pride in Milltown Day will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Oct. 7 in Borough Park, JFK Boulevard and Violet Terrace, next to the community pool. Rain date is Oct. 8. More...

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Letters

•	Tax method will provide equal, affordable education

Stanley Fischer's letter to the editor, "Proposed Tax Plan Anything But 'Fair' to Average Resident" (Aug. 17), contains many statements with which I totally agree. He states that many average citizens, under my "fair-tax" plan, will pay approximately $1,167 more than what they are presently paying. More...

•	Wants to see childhood home restored

•	Group supports student development code

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Editorials

•	Money becomes factor in football coach case

What was once a question of church vs. state - of the meaning of participation on the part of a public school coach in team prayer - has apparently shifted to a question of money. A central focus in the Marcus Borden case now is just how much, if anything, East Brunswick residents should have to pay More...

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Obituaries

•	Obituaries

Anthony W. Alexander Mr. Alexander, 82, of East Brunswick, died Aug. 24 in Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. He was predeceased by his wife, Ruth Warnsdorfer Alexander, who died in August; by a granddaughter, Kelly Ann Alexander; and by a son-in-law, Jerry Wieciek. Surviv More...

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Schools

•	School board fights ruling in Borden case

District argues court decision failed to respect rights of students

The East Brunswick School District will receive pro bono legal help as it appeals the recent court decision that allows football coach Marcus Borden to silently take part in team prayers. More...

•	Spotswood introduces new teachers' program

•	E.B. gets special ed. aid, sprinkler system funding

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Sports

•	Shore Bulldogs giving a second chance to players

Semi-pro team plays in Old Bridge

The Garden State Football League is all about second chances."Everyone dreams of a second chance," said Freehold Township's Emeka Nkwuo. More...

•	Scarlet Knights ready to resume progressing

•	Graves is ready to take abilities to the next level

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Business

•	New biz offers programs for toddlers, preschoolers

SPOTSWOOD - The Kiddie Academy opened on Main Street earlier this year, offering residents a new option for an early learning center. More...

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