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January 25, 2007 / Front Page

New-look Pine Ridge Park now one of E.B.’s ‘jewels’

Photos add missing pieces to cemetery database

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CODA

DINNIGAN’S DIVERSIONS

Students get hands-on ecology lesson at DeVoe

E.B. officer honored for record of combating drunken driving

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Bears have a lot to play for in tourney games

Kenney has EB baseball moving in right direction

Historic South River home will be restored

Church expects to use 19th-century home as parsonage

BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer

SOUTH RIVER - A borough landmark that was recently considered for demolition is now expected to be preserved. More...

Students of two faiths share in global lesson

Children from temple, Catholic school visit Holocaust memorial

BY MARY ANNE ROSS Correspondent

EAST BRUNSWICK - How do we teach our children about evil? How do we tell them about some of the darkest moments in human history without hurting their spirits or shattering their faith in human nature? More...

Pair charged with having engine of stolen race car

MONROE - Two area men were arrested last week in connection with the theft of a race car from a township residence more than two years ago. The arrests followed a routine traffic stop made by police Jan. 12 on Perrineville Road. More...

Four move up the ranks on Jamesburg police force

BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

JAMESBURG - After serving as acting police chief for the past 10 months, Paul Karkoska finally has the official title of chief. More...

Letters

Attorney clarifies state DWI laws discussed in story

As a local criminal defense attorney with a substantial DWI [driving while intoxicated] practice, I read with interest the recent article by Kathy Chang entitled "Misconceptions abound about police, traffic laws." Unfortunately, the article it More...

Visitor offers high praise, suggestions for East Brunswick

I have had the pleasure of visiting East Brunswick many times. I am a resident of Norway, and having retired recently gives me the opportunity to travel more. More...

Time for county to establish no-kill animal shelter

I was told by several people about how great the Monmouth County Animal Shelter is. A couple of weeks ago, I took a carload of items to the facility's thrift store that benefits the animals. More...

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Obituaries

Genevieve Toth Mrs. Toth, 78, of Gaithersburg, Md., formerly of Milltown, died Jan. 7, 2007, in Casey House, Rockville, Md. Her husband, Stephen E. Toth, died in 1987, and a son, Stephen M. Toth, died in 1977. More...

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Schools

Idea of a.m. polling hours lacks support

BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

EAST BRUNSWICK - Though school board members would like to increase participation in the April school elections, the board majority has decided against expanding the polling hours. More...

E.B. Student Services offers Parent University

EAST BRUNSWICK - In celebration and recognition of National School Counseling Week, the Public Schools Student Services Department will present Parent University, a series of workshops for parents beginning at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. More...

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Park destruction blamed on ATVs

Erosion, noise, garbage attributed to off-road vehicles

BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer

Joe Sapia takes daily treks through the Jamesburg Park Conservation Area to clear his mind in the solitude of the woods. While he is able to find peace there, he is also touched with a sense of loss. More...

Report: E.B. to benefit from Golden Tri. plan

Rutgers professor says initial data shows surplus of $2M a year

BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

The initial results of a study requested by Mayor William Neary show that the proposed Golden Triangle redevelopment would be a fiscal boon to East Brunswick. More...

12-home development proposed in Spotswood

Board has drainage concerns about area near Old Stage Road

BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

SPOTSWOOD - The Planning Board is expected to soon vote on final approval for 12 new single-family homes off Old Stage Road. More...

Councilman returns from military combat

Family has had minimal phone, e-mail contact with husband, father

BY BRIAN DONAHUE Staff Writer

JAMESBURG - Francine Morales couldn't go more than a few minutes on the phone this week without another call clicking in or her cell phone ringing. More...

Potential sale of old schoolhouse debated

Mayor, council members differ on whether town should hold onto land

BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

EAST BRUNSWICK - A proposal to declare the former McGinnis School property surplus and sell it has met with some opposition on the Township Council. More...

Boro sues junkyard over contamination testing

BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

SPOTSWOOD - - After years of being on the defense side of litigation involving a local junkyard, the borough is filing a suit of its own against the business. More...

Bulletin Board

Fund-raisers

Jan. 25 + Proceeds Night, sponsored by Our Lady of Lourdes School, Milltown, 5-9 p.m., at T.G.I. Friday's, Route 1 south, North Brunswick. More...

Community Bulletin Board

Activities planned at Monroe Senior Center

A variety of upcoming programs will be offered at the Monroe Township Senior Center, 1 Municipal Plaza. For more information and to register for events, call the center at (732) 521-6111, unless otherwise indicated. More...

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