February 8, 2007 RSS feed / Front Page

Family reflects on fight to keep daughter alive

With mom's kidney, East Bruns. girl, 2, has a bright future
BY MARY ANNE ROSS Correspondent

Gabriella Gargione has all the charms of a typical 2-year-old ... big, blue eyes, curly hair, chubby cheeks and a smile that could melt the coldest of hearts. More...

E.B. adds 10 units of much-sought housing

Affordable rentals will be located in four condo complexes
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

EAST BRUNSWICK - The township will receive nearly $1 million to help create more affordable housing in town. More...

Officer hurt in assault at Kabaret restaurant

Spotswood cops call for help as crowd converges on officers

SPOTSWOOD - Two police officers found themselves swarmed by patrons at the Kabaret on Saturday night after responding to a fight in progress in the restaurant, police said. More...

Pedestrian, 78, dies in Rues Lane accident

EAST BRUNSWICK - A 78-year-old township man was killed yesterday when he was struck by a pickup truck while out for his morning walk. The accident occurred at 5:51 a.m. More...

Property owner's suit stalls redevelopment

Ford Ave. owner says Milltown falls short on affordable housing
BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer

MILLTOWN - - The long-controversial Ford Avenue Redevelopment Plan is on hold pending the outcome of a lawsuit filed by the owner of the site. More...

Producers offer a break from the 'in' sound

Local couple brings new music program to television audience
BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer

EAST BRUNSWICK - For New Jersey residents tired of watching Britney, Fifty, Beyonce and Fergie on TV, there is now an alternative. More...

Service award

Frances Bard holds the plaque she received for her many years of service on the Monroe Township Historic Preservation Commission at the Jan. 29 Township Council meeting. More...

Letters

Officials must ensure that school reaches completion

In December 2003, approximately 5,300 Monroe voters overwhelmingly approved a referendum for a new high school plan, calling for the school to be built on 35 acres of Thompson Park. More...

Cloggers support Project Linus NJ

Blanket Mission With a Heart, a program of Project Linus NJ Inc. (PLNJ), recently received a donation of 13 fleece "hugs" made by the members of the Rhythm in Motion 4-H Cloggers Club of Middlesex County. More...

Why won't officials do the right thing about property taxes?

Hogwash. That's all I can say for the comments made by Gov. Jon Corzine and elected state officials pertaining to their efforts to correct the high property-tax situation. More...

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Obituaries

Obituaries

Claire Skinner Mrs. Skinner, 90, of Manalapan, died Jan. 27, 2007, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. She was born in Jersey City and moved to Manalapan 36 years ago. More...

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Sports

Knights, Vikings prove to be class of the field

Old Bridge boys, South Brunswick girls dominate GMC meet
BY DOUG McKENZIE Staff Writer

The Old Bridge boys and South Brunswick girls entered Friday's Greater Middlesex Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships as the favorites. To put it simply, they did not disappoint. More...

Win over McCarrick proves Bears are a threat

BY RICHARD JEROME Staff Writer

A Monday loss to St. Joseph's of Metuchen took some of the wind out of the Bears' sails, but that doesn't take away the luster of the East Brunswick High School boys' basketball team's upset victory over Cardinal McCarrick last weekend. More...

Sports Shorts

The East Brunswick Explosion, a U17 girls travel soccer team, with the East Brunswick Soccer Club, is looking to add players to the roster for the spring season. More...

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Residents sue over town's tax formula

Monroe's newer homes are unfairly assessed, lawsuit argues
BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer

A group of citizens filed suit against Monroe Town-ship Friday saying they've been unfairly taxed and seeking to force a townwide revaluation. More...

Dancing queen

Manisha Sashital, 16, of Monroe, performs during Zalak 07, a unique competition based on Indian classical dance held at Old Bridge High School Saturday. More than 200 performers took part in the event, sponsored by Marathi Vishwa. More...

Postcards offer glimpse into Jamesburg's past

BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

JAMESBURG - A new exhibit at the Lakeview mansion features more than two dozen authentic postcards showing borough scenes in the early part of the 20th century. More...

GPS units stolen from cars parked along Rt. 18

EAST BRUNSWICK - Five vehicles were broken into Saturday evening in three parking lots along Route 18. The break-ins occurred between 4:50 and 11 p.m., and in each case a GPS unit was stolen along with other items. More...

Wounded warriors get help from Spotswood

Students raise funds to help injured vets upon return to U.S.
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

SPOTSWOOD - Spotswood High School teacher Frank Yusko was watching "The O'Reilly Factor" one night when New York Yankees center fielder Johnny Damon was on as national spokesman for the Wounded Warrior Project. More...

Soup's on

Monroe's Betty Huntzinger fixes a serving of her cream of broccoli soup during the second annual "Soup For Pennies" charity event at the Monroe Township Senior Center Tuesday. More...

Teen robbed of cash, iPod

EAST BRUNSWICK - A 16-year-old township boy was assaulted and robbed while walking on Fetyko Avenue at 1:30 a.m. Jan. 27, according to a police report. More...

Boro honors cheer squad for national achievement

BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

SPOTSWOOD - - Members of the Golden Bear Chargers Pee Wee cheerleading squad were recognized at Borough Hall recently after placing third in a national competition. More...

Bulletin Board

Fundraisers

Feb. 8 + Spaghetti Dinner, sponsored by St. James Knights of Columbus Council No. 6336, 5-8 p.m., at the council home, 83 Lincoln Ave., Jamesburg. Adult- and children's-menu prices available. All welcome. (732) 521-3366. Feb. More...

Community Bulletin Board

Organizations sought for Community Day

The township of East Brunswick Division of Recreation and Community Services will sponsor the 18th annual East Brunswick Community Day from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 4 at Brunswick Square Mall, Route 18, East Brunswick. More...

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Opinion

High school is a model of support for troops

A moment rarely passes, it seems, when Spotswood High School teacher Frank Yusko isn't doing something to support U.S. troops and recognize war veterans. More...

Coda

Is the nest ever empty when it's full of junk?
Greg Bean

My wife and I are now officially empty nesters, but when the last child left recently to take an out-of-state job, we came to a shocking realization: You can't have an empty nest when the chicks leave all their junk behind to clutter the p More...

Student: Latest budget cuts have tangible results

BY MOLLY MAGIER Student Writer

In the past, when a school budget did not pass, it might have meant no extra school dances, no progress on better school lunches and no new rocket for science class. More...

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Business

Bank changes name to Northfield Bank

Northfield Savings Bank has officially changed its name to operate as Northfield Bank. More...

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