February 22, 2007 RSS feed / Front Page

Much-needed ballfields on the way to Monroe

Baseball leagues could have new fields by spring 2008
BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer

Play ball! Children in Monroe Township leagues can expect to hear those two beloved words more often, now that new ballfields are proposed at James Monroe Park. More...

Tie a tape measure 'round the old oak tree

Trees already entered in contest date as far back as 1719
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

EAST BRUNSWICK - The largest tree in town could be right in your own backyard. It could be in a forest, on a farm or on the side of a street - even members of the township's Environmental Commission don't know. More...

Exhibit lights the way to part of N.J.'s history

Crowd intrigued during opening at society's Milltown Road museum
BY MARY ANNE ROSS Correspondent

EAST BRUNSWICK - The history of lighthouses and shipwrecks on New Jersey's shores brought a packed audience to the township's historical museum on a recent Sunday afternoon. About 60 people showed up Feb. More...

Knights to celebrate St. Patrick's Day

Our Lady of Victory Knights of Columbus Council No. 2061 will hold a St. Patrick's Day Dinner-Dance on March 10 at the Knights Victorian Hall, Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville. More...

New firehouse OK'd in 28-20 vote in E.B.

Crowded Rues Lane station to be replaced with new facility
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

EAST BRUNSWICK - - A margin of just eight votes made the difference Saturday in the approval of a $6 million bond referendum for a new firehouse on Rues Lane. The new fire station for the township's Fire District No. More...

Cops: Throngs of youths drinking at house party

Officers arrest two after coming upon scene while on routine patrol

EAST BRUNSWICK - Police broke up a large party attended by dozens of juveniles Saturday night and arrested two teenagers on charges of serving alcohol to minors. More...

Business radio show finds a hungry audience

BY MARY ANNE ROSS Correspondent

MONROE - Milton Paris is taking his show on the road. Literally. Paris is the creator and host of the half-hour radio talk show "Getting Ahead in Business," which airs on WCTC-1450 AM at 9:30 a.m. on Saturdays. More...

Tax relief possible via self-insurance

State bill would allow the town to self-insure school employees
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

EAST BRUNSWICK - A proposed state law has the potential of saving taxpayers millions of dollars, according to one township official. More...

Milltown/N.B. VFW plans Lenten fish fries

Veterans of Foreign Wars Clark Moetz Post No. 2319, Milltown and North Brunswick, will offer Fish-Fry dinners 5-8 p.m. on Fridays during Lent, Feb. 23-April 6, at the post home, 45 Broad St., Milltown. Cost is $9 at the door. More...

Letters

Towns should adopt property revaluation with no surprises

With all the political posturing about reducing property taxes, most of us have overlooked another key factor in the tax bills on our homes: the property assessments that are controlled by municipalities. More...

Shame on objectors to vets' collections

The policies of some of the stores regarding solicitations by noble groups is predicated on the small-minded individuals who complain about being bothered by seeing so many people collecting outside the stores. More...

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Opinion

'Concerned Citizen' is still busy writing letters

Gr eg B ean Coda I've been getting a lot of letters from Concerned Citizen lately, and I wish he or she would just stop writing and save themselves the postage. More...

From saving salamanders to sizing the sycamores

East Brunswick residents have a luxury on their hands that some of them may not even realize. More...

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Schools

E.B. schools schedule kindergarten sign-ups

East Brunswick public schools will hold kindergarten registration March 6-9 for the 2007-08 school year. Children who will be 5 years old by Oct. 31, 2007, are eligible for admission to kindergarten in September. More...

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Photo

SCOTT FRIEDMAN John Bognar and son John Jr., 7, look at a model lighthouse display at the recent opening of "Shipwrecks and Lighthouses Along the New Jersey Coastline" at the East Brunswick Historical Society museum on Milltown Road. More...

Easing traffic tie-ups at issue in Spotswood

Boro officials hold out for better option from county
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

Though Middlesex County has presented options for improving traffic flow in downtown Spotswood, local officials are hoping for a better plan. More...

South River says 'bravo!' to new store downtown

BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer

SOUTH RIVER - A new supermarket has opened its doors at the former location of the Ben Franklin Store in the borough's downtown section. Bravo is leasing the 7,500-square-foot property at the corner of Thomas and Main streets. More...

Township gallery will honor hometown heroes

BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

EAST BRUNSWICK - - A township employee is hoping to dress up the municipal building lobby a bit with a tribute to hometown heroes. More...

Survey work ongoing despite icy conditions

Investigation to determine if land was Lenape site
BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer

MONROE - While freezing temperatures have stalled a portion of the archaeological survey at the proposed high school site in Thompson Park, the process is still moving forward. More...

Recreation department offering trips, programs

The Milltown Department of Recreation will offer a variety of upcoming events. All trips and programs are open to residents and nonresidents. More...

Fundraisers

Feb. 22 + Dining to Donate, to benefit Pixie Preschool and Kindergarten, 429 Main St., Spotswood, at Applebee's of Milltown, Milltown Road and Ryders Lane. Diners who eat in or take out must present a Dining-to-Donate flier. More...

Federal funds a big help for a small fire dept.

Helmetta squad has received nearly $400K in past four years

HELMETTA - The borough's fire department will receive $92,750, mostly in federal funding, for a host of new equipment including breathing apparatus, turnout gear and portable radios. The U.S. More...

Rec. advocates unite; take mission to the Web

BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer

SOUTH RIVER - A group of residents has set out to improve parks and recreation in the borough. More...

Rosary Society offers trip to Las Vegas

St. Stanislaus Kostka Rosary Altar Society will sponsor an Oct. 14-18 trip to Las Vegas. More...

E.B. still waiting for redevelopment plan

Golden Triangle design awaits DEP approval, twp. attorney says
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

EAST BRUNSWICK - - Toll Brothers' plans for the Golden Triangle are three months past due, though the developer has met with township employees recently to discuss the concept plan and design. More...

Bulletin Board

Senior Chai to host March 6 Purim party

The next meeting of Senior Chai, a program of Jewish Family and Vocational Service (JFVS) of Southern Middlesex County, will be held from 1-2:30 p.m. on March 6 at the Jewish Congregation of Concordia, 20 Concordia Shopping Center, Monroe. More...

Nominees sought for recreation/parks award

The township of East Brunswick is accepting nominations for the 2007 Friends of Recreation, Parks and Community Services Award. More...

J'burg Library Friends will gather on Feb. 28

The Friends of the Jamesburg Public Library will meet at 7 p.m. on Feb. 28 at the library, Gatzmer Avenue. Individuals who are interested in helping the library in any way are invited to attend. More...

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Obituaries

Stella Sudnikovich DeGumba

Mrs. DeGumba, 90, of South River, died Feb. 18, 2007, in Care One, East Brunswick. Prior to her retirement in 1982, she was employed as a seamstress for Berman's, South River, where she worked for many years. More...

John G. Droppa

Mr. Droppa, 44, of Freehold Township, died Feb. 7, 2007, at Hackensack University Medical Center, Hackensack. Born in Irvington, he had lived in Sayreville and Matawan before moving to Freehold Township in 1999. More...

Laura S. Barglowski Kizlinski

Mrs. Kizlinski, 94, of South River, died Feb. 16, 2007, in Saint Peter's University Hospital, New Brunswick. Prior to her retirement, she was employed as a seamstress for Berman's, South River. Her husband, Alexander J. More...

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Sports

Knights, Bombers have plenty in Region V mix

Quarterfinals set for tomorrow night at Hunterdon Central
BY DOUG McKENZIE Staff Writer

To no one's surprise, the Old Bridge Knights cruised to the District 20 team title on Saturday, winning four individual titles and advancing 12 wrestlers to this week's Region V tournament at Hunterdon Central. More...

Going strong

MIGUEL JUAREZ staff East Brunswick's Matt Gases goes strong to the basket during the Bears' 71-62 GMCT quarterfinal loss to Cardinal McCarrick on Sunday at Middlesex County College in Edison. More...

Lunkenheimer leads list of MOC hopefuls

Monroe's Ragucci qualifies in two events
BY DOUG McKENZIE Staff Writer

When the boys and girls NJSIAA Meet of Champions (MOC) are held this weekend at the Bennett Indoor Sports Complex in Toms River, local teams will be well represented following a strong showing in last weekend's Group championships. More...

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