September 7, 2006 RSS feed / Front Page

Communities reflect on 9/11 anniversary

Several towns in Middlesex County sponsoring events
BY MARLENE CANTY Staff Writer

As the fifth anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks approaches, a host of services ranging from candlelight and prayer vigils to the dedication of some newly erected monuments are planned locally. More...

Cops: Abductor is armed, dangerous and at large

Man is accused of kidnapping brother of ex-girlfriend
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

EAST BRUNSWICK - Police are searching for a suspect accused of kidnapping his former girlfriend's 18-year-old brother at gunpoint Friday. More...

Longtime firefighter thanked for service

BY KRISTIN BOYD Staff Writer

MILLTOWN - A member of Alfred W. Bailey's family has served in the borough fire department since 1890, and the longtime fireman was never one to break tradition. More...

New biz, same complaints for McGuire St. neighbors

BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

EAST BRUNSWICK - They may have thought the truck noise was just a flashback to days gone by. More...

Letters

Seniors should be informed on life-estate rights designation

I want to bring an important matter to the attention of our senior-citizen population regarding the transfer of their home in whole or part to other individuals, and the effect that such transfers will have on tax programs designed to aid seniors. More...

State must provide more carpool parking

I wanted to share this story in hopes that perhaps it will influence some politicians. More...

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Obituaries

Obituaries

Ciro F. Sinagra Mr. Sinagra, 58, of Wolfeboro, N.H., formerly of Milltown and North Brunswick, died Sept. 2 in Huggins Hospital, Wolfeboro. More...

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Schools

More students, funding boost school's chances

Our Lady of Lourdes sees lots of hope, support as school year begins
BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer

MILLTOWN - Community and parish members at Our Lady of Lourdes have combined efforts to ensure that the new school year will not be the last for the Catholic school. More...

New school year is first with ninth class period

BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

EAST BRUNSWICK -- An idea that's been discussed on and off since the 1970s will become a reality next week. More...

Spotswood curriculum revamped for new year

Students will have benefit of AP courses, other new programs
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

SPOTSWOOD - Students coming back to school this fall will have a revised curriculum designed to better prepare them for college and their adult life. More...

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Demolition begins on snuff mill site

Construction crews razing old warehouse, adjacent silos
BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer

Workers began to demolish portions of Helmetta's snuff mill this week, the first physical sign of a years-in-the-making redevelopment project. More...

Jamesburg High School memories preserved

Defunct school relics, keepsakes on exhibit at Buckelew mansion
BY KRISTIN BOYD Staff Writer

Yearbooks, class rings, trophies and thousands of other items were left behind when Jamesburg High School closed in 1979 due to dipping enrollment. More...

Monroe artist's works on display in Milltown

Retiree finds creative side with original and interpretive pieces
BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer

MILLTOWN - Necati Itez has been retired for 10 years, yet some would say he is just getting started. More...

Ejk gets full council's praise at final meeting

Democrats name three candidates to succeed departing councilwoman
BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer

SOUTH RIVER - After nearly four years on the Borough Council, Linda Ejk stepped down last week, citing personal reasons. More...

Man, 52, drowns while swimming in So. River

BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer

EAST BRUNSWICK - An Old Bridge man drowned Monday while swimming in the South River, the second such fatality this summer in that waterway. More...

Moth Night, one more time

EAST BRUNSWICK - Those who missed the first Moth Night have one more chance this year to learn about those and other insects in the township's Butterfly Park. More...

Bulletin Board

Fund-raisers

Sept. 8-16 + Book Sale, during regular hours, at the Spotswood Public Library, 548 Main St. "All-You-Can-Carry-for-$5 Sale" set for last two days of the event, Sept. 15 and 16. All sales final. Proceeds benefit the library and its programs. More...

Community Bulletin Board

Jazz program to shine light on Dexter Gordon

The career of tenor saxophonist Dexter Gordon will the topic at the next meeting of the Central Jersey Jazz Association (CJJA) set for 7:30-9:30 p.m. on Sept. More...

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Opinion

Compassion and pride shown in 9/11 tributes

Gone but not forgotten. These words ring true for the nearly 3,000 people killed in the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. And it's abundantly clear that the 57 of those victims who were from Middlesex County will always be remembered. More...

Coda

In this debate, money talks, principle walks
Greg Bean

Wrap it in all the highfalutin language about principles you want, but when you get to the nub, for the East Brunswick Board of Education, it's all about the money. More...

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Sports

Chargers look ready to turn things around

Seniors anxious to forget last year's struggles
BY RICHARD JEROME Staff Writer

Coach Ron Raymond is hoping his third year at the helm of the Spotswood High School football team will see the pendulum swing back in a winning direction. More...

Young Bombers hope to maintain tradition

Sayreville enters season ranked second in GMC
BY WARREN RAPPLEYEA Staff Writer

The Sayreville War Memorial High School football team includes a lot of new names this fall, but as usual, there are plenty of talented players. More...

Bears hoping to overcome early injuries

East Brunswick opens tonight against Perth Amboy
BY RICHARD JEROME Staff Writer

Normally the beginning of a new season is the time to express hope and possibility, realistic or otherwise. More...

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