March 29, 2007 RSS feed / Front Page

Boro demands fix-ups at abandoned building

Spotswood began issuing fines against owner in November
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

What is referred to in Spotswood as the old Asbury Fuel building is in violation of borough codes, and officials want it repaired or torn down. The building, at 47 Snowhill St., was home to the Asbury Fuel Co. More...

Barnes III assumes father's Assembly seat

Barnes Jr., confirmed by state Senate as chair of Parole Board
BY TOM CAIAZZA Staff Writer

For Peter Barnes III, it is nothing but a family thing.Barnes III became the newest member of the New Jersey State Assembly March 15 and will serve out the remainder of his father's term in office. More...

Stillness of life is show's focus

SPOTSWOOD - A new exhibit at the Academy of Music on Main Street focuses on the works of New Jersey photographer Grazina Strolia. "Life. Still." opened Sunday and will run through June 20. More...

Field expresses views on board, school issues

BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer

MONROE - Three incumbents and four challengers running for Board of Education recently discussed their qualifications and what they plan to bring to the board if elected. More...

Police nab suspect, 19, in burglary of E.B. store

EAST BRUNSWICK - Township police arrested a South River man after responding to a burglary in progress at a cell phone business Friday. Officers arriving at Fast Link Communications Inc., located at 27-B Prospect St., at 12:53 a.m. More...

Boro taps water surplus to fund library project

Expansion work expected to begin later this year
BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer

SOUTH RIVER - A proposed $5.5 million library expansion will get under way this year with funding help courtesy of the borough's water budget surplus. More...

NJ expo ctr. hosts state's first gay wedding expo

For same-sex couples, expo offered comfortable place to plan ceremony
BY TOM CAIAZZA Staff Writer

EDISON - When Jimmy Nieves tied the knot last August, planning the wedding was a piecemeal effort done through magazines and the Internet. More...

Section of Spotswood eyed for redevelopment

SPOTSWOOD - The Asbury Fuel building and the surrounding area is a part of town that borough officials have been considering for redevelopment. More...

Residents complain of discolored water

BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

SPOTSWOOD - Water discoloration continues to be a problem for residents in some areas of town. More...

Cops: Man threatened to start fire

MONROE - A township man was charged with making terroristic threats March 13, as he allegedly told police that he planned to set a bar on fire. Police arrested Frank Baranoski, 40, of Tyndale Avenue, at 1:10 a.m. More...

Letters

Family extends gratitude to S.R. Fire Dept.

We would like to extend our most sincere thanks to the South River Fire Department for assisting us in sending our brother, Fred Roselli, to his eternal resting place. To his sisters, Fred was our patriarch and a pillar in our community. More...

Many deserve thanks for fashion show success

Thanks to all who attended the South River Office on Aging Fashion Show on March 12. More...

Freeholders must address, resolve plight of homeless men

It is obvious that the general public is interested in providing adequate shelters, as evidenced by the articles in the newspapers proclaiming this need. More...

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Obituaries

Obituaries

Sgt. 1st Class Benjamin L. Sebban, U.S. Army Sgt. Sebban, 29, of South Amboy, died March 17, 2007, in Baqouba, Iraq. More...

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Sports

Rutgers ready to test the limits of destiny

Team enters Final Four believing in itself more than ever
BY DOUG McKENZIE Staff Writer

After the Rutgers women's basketball team beat Michigan State in the third round of the NCAA tournament, Spartan head coach Joanne P. Callie said confidently that the Scarlet Knights could beat anyone in the country. More...

Going out in style

SCOTT PILLING staff Spotswood's Bryan Osofsky drives to the basket during the GMC Boys Senior All-Star game at Perth Amboy High School on March 22. More...

GMC's best seniors offer two fitting swan songs

On March 22, the best senior basketball players the Greater Middlesex Conference had to offer got together for one last game. More...

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Photo

SCOTT PILLING staff Greta Anderson of the Printmaking Council of New Jersey helps Evan Zelesnick pull his print from the etching press yesterday at Appleby Elementary School in Spotswood. More...

Board hopefuls debate high school decisions

Monroe candidates also weigh in on No Child Left Behind
BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer

While three incumbents are looking to hold on to their seats on the Monroe Township Board of Education, four others are trying to work their way in. More...

Plenty of local residents down for the bird count

BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

EAST BRUNSWICK - Township residents came up big during the recent nationwide Great Backyard Bird Count. More...

Traffic delays expected at Main, DeVoe

SPOTSWOOD - Residents and motorists are being warned to expect "heavy traffic delays" in the area of Main Street and DeVoe Avenue through the end of this week and early next week. More...

Amy Rosen

Around Town Being kind is not a major operation I've always secretly wanted to be a singer, but don't have the voice to follow through. More...

County tried to solicit requests for funding

Crabiel: Spotswood's welcome to apply for rec. facility grants

Middlesex County Freeholder Director David B. Crabiel says the county is not to blame for the absence of grants to Spotswood from the county open space fund. More...

Driver issued summonses after roll-over

EAST BRUNSWICK - A one-car accident Tuesday on Route 18 southbound resulted in fire department personnel having to use extrication tools to free the driver from the wrecked vehicle. More...

Fundraisers

March 29-April 5 + Book Sale, sponsored by the Spotswood Public Library, during regular library hours, at the library, 548 Main St. Hardcover books, paperbacks, children's books, audiocassettes, VHS videos. More...

County unveils new driving simulator for police

County hopes to limit police accidents through realistic training
BY TOM CAIAZZA Staff Writer

EDISON - Practice makes perfect, and Middlesex County Law Enforcement entities now have an opportunity to practice police pursuits in a controlled simulated environment, thanks to new technology purchased by the Middlesex County Freeholde More...

Jamesburg board holds line on school taxes

JAMESBURG - In a day and age when steep school tax hikes are the norm in New Jersey, the borough's school district is looking at its second straight year without an increase. More...

Old railroad station first on panel's agenda

Committee seeks support for relocation, restoration of depot
BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer

MILLTOWN - The borough's newly formed Historic Preservation Advisory Committee is looking to save a piece of the Raritan River Railroad's legacy. More...

Bulletin Board

Community invited to St. Thomas colloquium

St. Thomas the Apostle School, Route 18, Old Bridge, will present its annual Colloquium at 8 p.m. April 2. The community is invited. As part of the school's World Diversity Fair, St. More...

Widows and Widowers to hold April 1 social

The Widows and Widowers (WOWs) Chapter of Middlesex County West will host a social from 7-10:30 p.m. on April 1 at the Belarussian American Center, Whitehead Avenue, South River. More...

OLV Seniors offering trip to Boston, Newport

Our Lady of Victories Seniors will sponsor a June 25-27 trip to Newport, R.I., and Boston. The bus will depart at 8 a.m. on June 25 from the lower parking lot at Our Lady of Victories Parish, Main Street, Sayreville. More...

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Opinion

Greg Bean

Coda A powerful story that may change your life Here's a secret about people in the news business. While readers sometimes assume we're callous and opportunistic, we're often deeply affected by the news we report. More...

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Schools

Split board discards assist. principal posts

Two administrative positions removed from 2007-08 school budget
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

EAST BRUNSWICK - The Board of Education has decided against keeping two new assistant principal positions in the 2007-08 school budget. More...

A hoppin' good time

PHOTOSBY MIGUEL JUAREZ staff Above, Seven Karczewski, 4, shows the basket of goodies he won to older brother Richie, 7, during Saturday's "Breakfast With the Easter Bunny" at Holy Trinity Church Hall in Helmetta. More...

March Madness

PHOTOSBY JEFF GRANIT staff Above, eighth-grader Ricky Marte puts the pressure on Milltown Board of Education member Jim Ferguson during the March Madness basketball fundraiser at Parkview School Friday night. More...

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