November 30, 2006 RSS feed / Front Page

Gifts galore

Above, Amy Pratico assembles decorations for the newly opened Jamesburg Emporium and Gift Loft, located above Pratico's flower shop, Sweet William and Thyme, East Railroad Avenue. More...

Milltown gets moving on historic committee

Council unanimous in support of agency focused on preservation
BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer

MILLTOWN - The borough is nearing its goal of forming a historic preservation advisory committee, which some residents consider an urgent undertaking. More...

E.B. leaf-rakers urged to comply with policies

BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

EAST BRUNSWICK -- Residents are speaking out about the unwillingness of local homeowners to comply with the township's leaf collection policies. More...

'Kid for King' dreams of more peaceful world

Essay wins girl, 9, seat at groundbreaking of future MLK memorial
BY MARY ANNE ROSS Correspondent

They were all there ... President George W. Bush, former President Bill Clinton, civil rights leaders, an "A list" of celebrities, and of course, 9-year-old Hayley Michelle Trachtenberg. More...

Quote of the week:

"I think it would help the town so much more if there was a diversity in the people working on these different agencies." More...

Chemical leak from truck raises temporary concern

EAST BRUNSWICK - A chemical leak forced authorities to declare that employees of several businesses shelter in place and prompted the closure of Edgeboro Road earlier this week. More...

South River recount to be conducted Dec. 6

BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer

SOUTH RIVER - Middlesex County election officials will soon conduct a recount of the votes for two candidates who came within a vote of each other for a seat on the Borough Council. More...

Letters

Wondering about the purpose of East Brunswick buying Heavenly Farms

After watching the Nov. 20 East Brunswick Township Council meeting on television, and hearing the discussion about the proposed septic system for the property formerly known as Heavenly Farms, I had to wonder. More...

Board extends thanks to community for donations

On behalf of the many grateful recipients of food from the Food Cupboard, the Board of Deacons of The Presbyterian Church of Jamesburg wishes to acknowledge the generosity of this wonderful community. More...

Bank is no substitute for town's heritage, quality of life

I must respond to the comments of Fred Azrak, attorney for the application before the Milltown Zoning Board of Adjustment to destroy the Forney House and Clinic for a Valley National Bank across Main Street from Provident Bank ("Bank Postpones Hearin More...

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Obituaries

Obituaries

Carmela A. Novello Tornello Mrs. Tornello, 87, of East Brunswick, died Nov. 10, 2006, in Care One, East Brunswick. Prior to her retirement in 1979, she was a sales associate with J.C. More...

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Sports

Knights make it 12 in a row over Bears

Come from behind to win the Battle of Route 18

At the half, East Brunswick appeared poised to break the streak.After losing the last 11 years to Old Bridge in the Battle of Route 18, the Bears, on the strength of a safety on the Knights' first possession and a Randall Nixon-to-Eric Eckhardt 10-ya More...

Rutgers faces its biggest test (again) this Saturday

BY MIKE McDONALD Staff Writer

Here we go again. The Rutgers University football field will be the talk of the state this week as it prepares for the latest version of "the biggest game in team history." More...

Sports Shorts

In the Marlboro Basketball Tournament, the Monroe U12 Lady Falcons dropped a 24-22 game to Colts Neck. Jena Pritzlaff led the scoring with 11 points including three three-pointers. More...

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Revitalization goals for '07 to be discussed

Coalition wants input from residents on visions for Jamesburg's future
BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer

JAMESBURG - The borough Revitalization Coalition is hoping to get more of the community involved in the town's resurgence. More...

Deadline passes with no Toll Brothers' plan

Township attorney expects Golden Triangle site plan 'any day'
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

EAST BRUNSWICK - Though developer Toll Brothers is late submitting its plan for the Golden Triangle, township officials say they aren't worried. More...

During holidays, Santa's not the only one making a list

Bar's collection of data raises questions on consumer privacy
BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer

A Trenton bar's misuse of driver's license information has drawn interest from state Assembly members Bill Baroni and Linda Greenstein. More...

Pietanza earns rare master board status

MILLTOWN - The borough's school board president was awarded with the distinction of Master Board Member (MBM) at the board's Nov. 21 meeting. More...

Alleged thief hid in box before Kmart burglary

Suspect arrested after chase, struggle with police officers

EAST BRUNSWICK - A man who police said hid inside a box in the Kmart store waiting for it to close, and then tried to steal more than $80,000 worth of merchandise was arrested as he fled the store Monday. More...

Kabaret nuisance fine overturned in court

BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

SPOTSWOOD -- Neighbors who have long complained about noise from a local restaurant absorbed a legal setback with a recent court decision. More...

Live from Spotswood

SCOTT PILLING staff Mike Castronova (l) and John Schneider work on a new episode of "All Inclusive" last week at Spotswood High School. The show features students from the radio and television courses talking about a variety of topics. More...

Band's opening chapter gets good read in L.A.

South River man's harmonious garage band to record first album
BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer

They may not look like MTV material, but if it's the music that matters a newly formed local band is already on the map. More...

Bulletin Board

Columbiettes will host Dec. 10 Christmas Tea

St. Bartholomew Columbiettes will host its annual Christmas Tea fundraiser at 2 p.m. on Dec. 10 at St. Bartholomew Knights of Columbus Council Home, 460 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. More...

E.B. Woman's Club to celebrate holidays

The East Brunswick Woman's Club will hold its annual Holiday Dinner beginning at 6 p.m. on Dec. 12 at Pierre's of South Brunswick, 592 Georges Road. More...

Spotswood Chapel Players to offer Christmas show

The Spotswood Chapel Players will present the musical "Rev. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde: A Christmas Story" at 7 p.m. on Dec. 9 at Appleby School, Vliet Street, Spotswood. More...

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Opinion

Coda

Stumped for a gift idea? Gift Guru to the rescue
Greg Bean

Once again, it's time to hear from that master of holiday gifting, Mr. Gift Guru. His holiday diablerie will help his challenged male readership avoid purchasing the wrong spousal gift this season, and all seasons to come. More...

New policies would shed light on approval process

Recommendations issued last week by the Monroe Township Ethics Panel represent a major step forward for Monroe in placing strict, new standards on those who make some of the township's most important decisions. More...

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Schools

Students hit airwaves as part of school course

BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

SPOTSWOOD - High school students who want to be in television or radio when they're older can get an early start on following that dream. More...

Six student-led bands to rock at 'Band Bash'

BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

SPOTSWOOD - This time it's the teacher who has to cram for the exam. More...

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