September 28, 2006 RSS feed / Front Page

Studio brings fusion of dance styles to stage

Tala Shruti dancers perform modern dance, ballet, Bharatanatyam
BY MARY ANNE ROSS Correspondent

Classical Indian dance will be merged with modern American dance Sunday on the stage of New Brunswick's State Theatre. More...

Boro moves forward with sidewalk project

BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

SPOTSWOOD - The Borough Council has paved the way for improvements to Summerhill Road, but other road improvements will have to wait, at least for the time being. More...

Council taps retired teacher to succeed Ejk

Razzano supports downtown revitalization, but not eminent domain
BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer

SOUTH RIVER -- A retired school teacher is the newest addition to the Borough Council. More...

Concert will honor life, values of Daniel Pearl

Noted jazz pianist Cliff Korman to perform Oct. 10 with quartet

EAST BRUNSWICK - The community is invited to celebrate the life of late Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl while enjoying the spirited sounds of Brazilian jazz. More...

Poker Run to benefit Marine wounded in Iraq

The Friends of The Sgt. Eddie Ryan Fund will sponsor a Poker Run beginning with registration at 1 p.m. on Sept. 30 at the Brass Monkey, Bordentown Avenue, Sayreville. More...

Friends delivering help to ailing postal worker

Tricky tray set for tomorrow to help family in time of need
BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer

MONROE - It is said that when you need something, you find out who your friends really are. More...

The political education of James E. McGreevey

Former governor and mayor discusses raw side of politics in book

Former Gov. and longtime Woodbridge Mayor James E. McGreevey's newly released book "The Confession" isn't just about the sex thing. More...

Milltown PD benefits from Legion donations

At its annual picnic Sept. 16, the American Legion, Joyce Kilmer Post No. 25, Milltown, contributed a number of items to the borough's Police Department. More...

Letters

Flood of studies yields little action on flooding

It seems chronic flooding is becoming more and more common in New Jersey. More...

Coury uses innuendo, half-truths instead of facts

Frank Coury is becoming more of an amusement than a nuisance. The issues he raises have been aired and answered through his many times in front of the East Brunswick Township Council. More...

Help secure passage of hit-and-run law

I am asking the citizens of the state of New Jersey to help me get "Skinner's and Michelle's Law" passed through the Senate and signed into law by our governor. More...

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Obituaries

Obituaries

Frank Celiberti Mr. Celiberti, 73, of East Brunswick, died Sept. 21 in Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. More...

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Sports

Chargers' early success a pleasant surprise

Spotswood tops JFK to claim division lead
BY DOUG McKENZIE Staff Writer

Not much was expected of the Spotswood High School football team this season. More...

Chargers have high hopes for this season

BY DOUG McKENZIE Staff Writer

The Spotswood High School boys soccer team wants more than just the division title this season. More...

Heads up

Sayreville's Dara Zaleski heads the ball upfield during a game in Colonia on Sept. 20. More...

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E.B. land remains a farm, for now

Neighbors wonder what future may hold for Riva Ave. property
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

Four years after the death of its longtime owner, a large Riva Avenue property remains in use as a produce farm, one of the last such operations in East Brunswick. More...

New member selected for Town Council seat

Lifelong Monroe resident has volunteered with PTA, Kids 1st
BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer

The Monroe Township Council appointed a new member and bid farewell to a veteran councilman during a special meeting Monday. More...

Caregiver is charged in theft of $100,000

BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer

SOUTH RIVER - Police have charged a borough woman with theft by deception after she allegedly stole nearly $100,000 from an elderly man who was in her care. More...

Council weighs options for new historical panel

BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer

MILLTOWN - Borough officials have yet to make a decision on whether to create a historical commission or committee that would work to protect the town's historical properties. More...

Iraq War veteran proud of U.S. efforts overseas

Army corporal from E.B. was part of recovery effort at ground zero
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

EAST BRUNSWICK - When a small child approached and asked for his shoes, Gilroy Parks knew he was far, far from home. More...

Residents still pressing to get trucks off street

Local man describes repeated situation, lack of action as 'ridiculous'
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

EAST BRUNSWICK - It's become a familiar sight for anyone watching Township Council meetings. More...

Rescue personnel saved 2 lives, delivered baby

Spotswood officials commend EMTs, police in three recent events
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

SPOTSWOOD - Emergency rescue workers often go unthanked until they're needed. But if that's the case, then appreciation for them is at an all-time high. More...

Zoom-zoom-zoom

Jim Fitzgerald (r), of Monroe, takes a look at some of the vehicles on display during Monday's fourth annual Electra-Glide In Blue motorcycle and custom car show on West Railroad Avenue in Jamesburg. More...

Helmetta Day festivities

Above: Gianna Asciolla, 6, tries on the hat of Patrolman Ronald Hornko as sisters Alyssa, 4, and Katie Griggs, 6, look on during Helmetta Day Saturday. More...

Car show

Pete Zaklukiewicz and Dennis Gorcsos talk shop next to a 1951 Mercury at the fourth annual Electra-Glide In Blue motorcycle and custom car show on West Railroad Avenue in Jamesburg Monday evening. More...

Bulletin Board

Fundraisers

Sept. 28-Oct. 31 + Dvds4troops Collection, to benefit U.S. troops overseas, sponsored by the Spotswood High School History Club. DVDs and music CDs may be dropped off at the high school, Summerhill Road, in care of Frank Yusko, club adviser. More...

Community Bulletin Board

'Proof' will kick off Rutgers Theater season

The Rutgers Theater Company will open its 2006-07 season with performances of David Auburn's award-winning drama "Proof" at 8 p.m. on Sept. 29 and 30, Oct. 4, 5, 6 and 7, and at 2 p.m. on Oct. 1 at the Philip J. More...

Community Bulletin Board

Monroe arts panel slates adult-education lectures

The Monroe Township Cultural Arts Commission will present a variety of upcoming adult-education classes and lectures at Monroe Township High School, Perrineville Road. More...

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Opinion

It's all about the money

Former Gov. James E. McGreevey may have thought he snookered some people back in August 2004. But McGreevey's "I am a gay American" speech was a shameful sleight-of-hand maneuver designed to try and deflect attention from the real problems. More...

Coda

'The Confession': More than we needed to know
Greg Bean

After the whirlwind of detail surrounding former New Jersey Gov. James McGreevey's life as a closeted gay, I have three words to describe my reaction: too much information. More...

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