March 8, 2007 RSS feed / Front Page

Students to present revitalization ideas

Public's input sought on what J'burg could look like some day
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

For months, a team of graduate students from Rutgers University has been studying Jamesburg to see how it can be revitalized. More...

Board rules against residency challenge

Member tells colleagues she lives in the home she sold to daughter
BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer

MONROE - The Board of Education resolved Monday that one of its members can remain on the board and seek re-election in spite of a resident's claim that her primary residence is outside the township. More...

Spotswood wants in on open space funds

BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

SPOTSWOOD - A county open space fund that residents pay into has yet to buy much that would benefit borough residents within their own community. More...

Local rock cover band is goin' to the chapel

BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

EAST BRUNSWICK - - It's not often you see a rock band play in a church. But for the liberal religious community that is The Unitarian Society, an upcoming concert is just another way of celebrating life's diversity. More...

Homes get new values after townwide reval

Residents' new share of property taxes will be revealed this summer
BY BRIAN DONAHUE Staff Writer

HELMETTA - Borough homes have new assessed values based on a townwide revaluation completed last year. And as a result, many of them will see a change in their share of the property tax burden. More...

Letters

Bill would place another tax on home sales

Another hidden tax is on the horizon. More...

Make a donation, help volunteers aid victims of natural disaster

'Right now, I don't want to live anymore - I don't want to be in this world," said New Orleans resident Kamal Namazi, 49, in a Feb. 14 Associated Press article. More...

Elks names eight scholarship winners

The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, a fraternal organization dedicated to serving our youth, veterans and the needy, awards $2.216 million annually in college scholarships to 500 high school seniors nationwide. More...

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Obituaries

Obituaries

Thomas J. Frangipane Mr. Frangipane, 78, of Old Bridge, died Feb. 15, 2007, in Victoria House, Matawan. He was predeceased by a son, Martin Frangipane. More...

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Sports

Atlantic City offers the full gamut of emotions

GMC wrestlers fare well against state's best
BY DOUG McKENZIE Staff Writer

Atlantic City can be a cruel place.It can also be a place where dreams come true. More...

BCC women win GSAC basketball championship

Add Region XIX title; national championships are next
BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer

Brookdale Community College's women have captured the Garden State Athletic Conference (GSAC) championships before - three times, to be exact. More...

Sports Shorts

Freshman Jeremiah Lachaud, of East Brunswick, helped the Muhlenberg College men's indoor track and field team finish fourth at the Centennial Conference Championships, held Feb. 24-25 at Haverford College in Pennsylvania. More...

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Photo

SCOTT FRIEDMAN Moussia Zaklikovsky, 7, of Monroe, makes her way through the crowd on the shoulders of her uncle, Shmuly Altein, during "Purim in the Shtetl" festivities presented by the Chabad Jewish Center of Monroe Sunday at the Jamesburg Elks Lodg More...

Monroe looks to enact new ethical standards

Pucci says proposals will bring transparency to twp. government
BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer

Monroe Township officials are looking to enact seven new ordinances in an effort to bring higher ethical standards to the local government. More...

Three brothers nabbed in car thefts, break-ins

Borough residents charged in Jan.-Feb. crime spree
BY BRIAN DONAHUE Staff Writer

SPOTSWOOD - Police have arrested three brothers who live in town in connection with the recent rash of motor vehicle thefts and burglaries in the borough. Anthony J. Prisco, 40, Christopher P. Prisco, 32, and James S. More...

Taxes steady despite park, facility projects

2007 improvements include more ballfields and new senior center
BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer

MONROE - Residents will not face an increase in municipal taxes this year. More...

Donors sought for Society Hill blood drive

The Blood Center of New Jersey will sponsor a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on March 10 in the Society Hill Clubhouse, 400 Thames Drive, Old Bridge. All donors will receive a free cholesterol test. More...

Purim event

SCOTT FRIEDMAN David Grossman, of Monroe, discusses his experience in the Normandy invasion in World War II during Sunday's Purim event sponsored by the Chabad Jewish Center of Monroe. More...

Stars and stripes

Colin Joyce, of Boy Scout Troop 223, of East Brunswick, refurbished and decorated a retired U.S. postal mail box, converting it into an official flag drop station. More...

Bulletin Board

Rec slates skating trip, Breakfast With Bunny

The Helmetta Recreation Department will sponsor two upcoming youth events. A trip to a roller rink is planned for March 16. The bus will depart at 7 p.m. from Helmetta Borough Hall, Main Street. Return is set for approximately 10:30 p.m. More...

Historical panel sets calendar, extends exhibit

The East Brunswick Historical Society will be open from 2-4 p.m. on March 11, April 15, May 13, Aug. 12, Sept. 19 and Oct. 14 at its new home, 78 Milltown Road, East Brunswick. The public is invited. More...

Fire department slates St. Patrick's Day gala

The Milltown Fire Department will hold a St. Patrick's Day Dinner on March 17 at the Milltown Senior Center, Violet Terrace. Seatings are set for 5 and 7 p.m. The menu will include corned beef, potatoes and Irish soda bread. More...

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Opinion

Greg Bean

Coda The happiest man in all Monmouth County It doesn't take a clairvoyant to figure out that Victor Scudiery, chairman of the Monmouth County Democratic Party, is one happy camper these days. More...

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Schools

Candidates range from student to board veteran

Two incumbents, two newcomers seeking school board seats
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

EAST BRUNSWICK - An 18-year-old high school senior, a parent newcomer and two incumbents will vie for three seats on the Board of Education this April. More...

Asbestos being removed from elementary school

BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

EAST BRUNSWICK - Asbestos found during ongoing construction at the Central Elementary School, Cranbury Road, is being removed at times when school is not in session, officials said. More...

Students eager to help street kids in Honduras

Project inspired by Monroe woman's work with Peace Corps
BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer

MONROE - Judy Leonard's fifth-grade class is beginning to realize just how good they have it. More...

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