November 9, 2006 RSS feed / Front Page

Police arrest man after chase from shoe store

EAST BRUNSWICK - Police chased and caught a man after he allegedly broke into Fash-n-Fit Shoes on Route 18 early yesterday. More...

Climb to top of world had unique challenges

Three local men who are Orthodox Jews make it to top of Kilimanjaro
BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer

EAST BRUNSWICK - In today's world, it often seems life is all about making it to the top. More...

Fab Four tribute happy to get back to Monroe

BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer

MONROE - Some might say you "Can't Buy Me Love," or even a "Ticket to Ride," but anyone can buy a ticket to Beatlemania Now, a Beatles tribute band that will perform Nov. 18. More...

Center to assist American Indians statewide opens

The New Jersey Native American Employment and Training Center recently opened its doors on Bayard Street in New Brunswick. The new program will offer a variety of employment services and supports to American Indians living in New Jersey. More...

Election night

Above, Catherine Diem and Ed Luster look on as Steve Phillips types the latest poll figures into the computer at the Democrats' headquarters on Route 18 in East Brunswick Tuesday night. Below, Councilman David Stahl chats with Dean Bierman. More...

Incumbents retain seats on freeholders board

BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer

The incumbent Democrats who were re-elected to the position of Middlesex County freeholder will seek to expand green initiatives and continue cooperative purchasing and shared services throughout the 25 towns in the region. More...

Hat trick

MIGUEL JUAREZ staff Lauryn Owusu (r), 9, holds a cat puppet on her head as friend Sara Gibbs stands by during a show that featured children's entertainer Yosi on Saturday at Helmetta's St. George's Church, Main Street. More...

Girl's toy donations to fund church mission

BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer

NORTH BRUNSWICK - Before reading through the Big Toy Book from Toys "R" Us, children may want to check out St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Milltown this weekend. More...

Letters

Honor, remember men and women who defended freedom

Veterans Day is that special day dedicated to remembering and paying tribute to those Americans who courageously defended the freedom that we enjoy today. More...

Cross-country team extends thanks to fire company

The East Brunswick High School (EBHS) Cross-Country Booster Club would like to sincerely thank the East Brunswick Independent Fire Company for allowing us to use its hall for our annual Pasta Dinner. More...

New mandates on snacks in schools should be reconsidered

As a result of a recent decision by the state Board of Education, our school district recently instituted major restrictions on what can be sent to schools by parents for class parties. More...

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Obituaries

Obituaries

Evaristo A. Barbosa Mr. Barbosa, 94, of East Brunswick, died Oct. 30, 2006, in Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. He was a self-employed concrete contractor. More...

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Sports

Bears' GMCT win is déj vu all over again

Monroe boys starting a trophy collection
BY RICHARD JEROME Staff Writer

Coach Kevin Brady had some big shoes to fill when he came over from Spotswood to head the East Brunswick High School girls' soccer team. More...

Old Bridge boys take second in CJ section

BY WARREN RAPPLEYEA Staff Writer

The Old Bridge High School boys cross country team is busily preparing for the NJSIAA overall Group IV meet on Saturday at Holmdel Park. More...

Sports Shorts

The Rutgers men's and women's basketball programs will host the Scarlet Knights' Fall Hoop Festival for boys and girls in grades 2-8 from 8:30 a.m.-noon on Nov. 9 and 10 at the Louis Brown Athletic Center on the university's Livingston Campus. More...

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Dems edge out GOP in E.B. council race

Recount expected due to 20-vote margin for third council seat
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

Local Democrats swept an election Tuesday in which more than 71 percent of East Brunswick voters cast ballots. More...

South River election ends in dead heat

One seat goes to GOP; other to be decided by provisional ballots
BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer

Republicans rejoiced this week as they gained at least one seat on the South River Borough Council and a chance at control of the governing body. More...

Independents win again in Helmetta

Asciolla, Janeczek, Caputo beat out Dems for three council seats
BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer

HELMETTA - A team of three independent candidates swept in Tuesday's election, giving the independents five of the six seats on the Borough Council. More...

New church opens its doors in Milltown

BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer

MILLTOWN - The borough's newest church is reaching out to the community as part of its "year of enlargement." More...

Residents report truck problem has improved

Some concerns linger, but there are fewer trucks, no more idling
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

EAST BRUNSWICK - Residents who live near an industrial park on McGuire Street say they are experiencing some relative peace and quiet these days. More...

Holt garners a return trip to Washington, D.C.

BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer

Democratic incumbent Rush Holt easily dispatched his Republican opponent Joseph Sinagra in the 12th District House of Representatives race. More...

Fund-raisers

Nov. 9-Dec. 1 + Fresh Pierogi and Blintz Sale, sponsored by St. Stanislaus Kostka Rosary Altar Society, Sayreville. Many varieties of pierogi, including cheese, cheese and potato, sauerkraut, potato and sweet cabbage, more. More...

Ford Avenue plans head to board for approval

BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer

MILLTOWN - As redevelopment plans for Ford Avenue finally go before the Planning Board, there remains strong debate over the project. More...

Town looks at ways to improve Pine Ridge

BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

EAST BRUNSWICK - Pine Ridge Park will be improved both to make it accessible for people with disabilities and to furnish it according to the desires of nearby residents. More...

Movin' to the music

PHOTOS BY MIGUEL JUAREZ staff Children's entertainer Yosi performs Saturday during a borough-sponsored event at Helmetta's St. George's Church, Main Street. Above: In front of him is Zachary Mataya, 5, doing his best kangaroo. More...

Bulletin Board

Comedy shows to aid Main Street Players

The Comedy Shoppe Comedy Cafe Shows to benefit the Sayreville Main Street Players are scheduled for 8 p.m. on Nov. 10 and Dec. 15 at the Main Street Theater, 3018 Bordentown Ave., Parlin section of Sayreville. Doors will open at 7:30 p.m. More...

Farkas finally gets his seat on council

Republicans' victory gains the party a place on governing body
BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer

MILLTOWN - For Randy Farkas, Tuesday's election brought a taste of sweet justice. More...

Granny's Cellar craft show coming to Sp'wood

The 21st annual Granny's Cellar Holiday Craft Show will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Nov. 25 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Nov. 26 in the auditorium at Immaculate Conception School, Manalapan Road, Spotswood. More...

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Opinion

Dead heat, close calls prove all votes count

Our local communities continue to prove that, yes, every vote does count. More...

For the Record

The Edison Wetlands Association's (EWA) notice of intent to sue Edgeboro Disposal Inc. was not filed in state Superior Court, but with Edgeboro itself. More...

Cops can't tell the real guns from the 'replicas'

Gr eg B ean Coda Instead of messing around with things like keeping trans fats away from our french fries, I have a suggestion for our local representatives in the state Assembly that might save some young lives now. More...

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