May 3, 2007 RSS feed / Front Page

Survey: No evidence park was mission site

Advocate disputes findings, nominates land for historic status
BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer

MONROE - An archaeological survey of the proposed high school site in Thompson Park has found no indication that the land was the location of the historic Bethel mission settlement. More...

Officer charged in theft from youth police post

Sergeant accused of stealing from Explorers account
BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer

MILLTOWN - A borough police sergeant stands accused of stealing more than $1,000 from the youth police group for which he served as chief adviser. Police Sgt. More...

Newspaper group boasts banner year for awards

Latest tally is 28 awards in state press contest

It was an exceptionally good year for Greater Media Newspapers, when the New Jersey Press Association awarded the group 28 awards for writing, photography, advertising and circulation excellence in its Better Newspaper Contest for 2006. More...

Ex-teacher pleads guilty to criminal sexual contact

EAST BRUNSWICK - Former East Brunswick High School English teacher Shawn Feeney has pleaded guilty to charges of having sexual relations with two teenage girls who were students of his at the time. More...

Funds may soon surge for work on So. River

Work designed to protect residents in Sayreville, South River from floods
BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer

Years of efforts to provide flood protection for residents of South River and Sayreville are paying off. The U.S. More...

Teacher plans youth day camp for charity

June 18-22 camp will raise funds for fight against cancer

SAYREVILLE - A borough high school teacher is planning a weeklong children's day camp this June to raise funds for a cause near and dear to his heart. More...

Mayoral race will pit Bradford v. Skarzynski

Council incumbents will seek new terms in November election
BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer

MILLTOWN - While two council members will try to hold on to their seats this fall, a third will challenge Mayor Gloria Bradford in her bid for re-election. More...

Asian heritage festival returns to Manalapan

BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer

MANALAPAN - The second annual Asian Heritage Festival will be held May 5 from 1-5 p.m. at Manalapan High School, Church Lane, off Tennent Road. More...

County reaches deal to preserve 149-acre farm

SOUTH BRUNSWICK - A 149-acre tract, known as the Barclay Farm, that grows Christmas trees, vegetables and fruit trees was entered into the county farmland preservation program Monday, creating a 440-acre contiguous area of preserved land in t More...

A magical evening

PHOTOSBYJEFF GRANIT staff Bob Pleis of the Sunshine Magic Circus juggles torches for his audience. More...

Letters

E.B. showed responsibility by raising awareness of Darfur

I am proud to live in a community that hosted an event in support of Global Days for Darfur (April 23-29). More than 300 U.S. cities in 44 states planned events, and East Brunswick was one of them. More...

Thanks for helping wounded soldiers

On behalf of the Veterans Council of Monroe and Jamesburg, I want to express our thanks to the wonderful people of Monroe, Jamesburg and South Brunswick for their contributions. More...

Event showed beauty of Chinese dance, culture

My husband and I would like to thank the East Brunswick Arts Commission for sponsoring the "King Lai Cultural Dance Theater." We attended this wonderful program, Saturday evening, April 21, held at East Brunswick High School. More...

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Obituaries

Obituaries

August Horbac Mr. Horbac, 77, of Whiting, died April 19, 2007, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. He was a 43-year member of South Old Bridge Fire Company. He was predeceased by a brother, Walter Horbac. More...

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Sports

Bears are back on top in GMC tennis

Team's depth enough to edge South Brunswick for GMCT title
BY DOUG McKENZIE Staff Writer

When J.P. Stevens won the Greater Middlesex Conference Boys Tennis Tournament last year, some wondered whether it marked the end of an era. More...

Falcons are not entirely satisfied with their play

Several locals scrambling to qualify for postseason
BY RICHARD JEROME Staff Writer

No one can sneeze at a 9-4 record, but for Monroe High School baseball coach Greg Beyer, there's some room for improvement in his Falcons' performance. "We've been up and down this year," he said. More...

Saturday night lights come to Milltown

BY JOE PIETANZA Correspondent

On a less than perfect night, weather-wise, a crowd of over 400 baseball fans watched the first home night game in Spotswood High School history as varsity baseball made its debut in Milltown (Milltown high school students attend Spotswood) More...

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Female barber happy to be 'one of the guys'

After years of cutting hair locally, Holly White opens her own shop
BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer

Scala's Barber Shop has all the usual accouterments one would expect of such an establishment. More...

Spotswood defeated tax hike reduced by 2 cents

Bleacher replacements will be forgone to achieve $148,000 cut
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

Spotswood borough and school officials have agreed to trim the school tax rate increase by 2 cents. More...

EBPD Unity Tour team gets $10K contribution

EAST BRUNSWICK - Township police officers getting ready for the upcoming Police Unity Tour hit their bikes for a practice run Friday by visiting all 10 elementary schools in town. More...

County buys up land near Perrineville Rd.

Two land purchases come on heels of two others, all in Monroe
BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer

MONROE - Middlesex County officials have approved the purchase of two tracts of land in the township for preservation as open space. More...

Municipal tax rate could go up 16 cents

Mayor says budget keeps status quo in face of rising costs
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

EAST BRUNSWICK - Residents would see the largest municipal tax hike in years under a newly proposed 2007 budget. More...

Boro may seek grant for open space funding

BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

SPOTSWOOD - - Borough officials are hoping to secure what would be the town's first share of open space funding from Middlesex County. More...

'07 will see contests for mayor, council

Pucci will defend seat against GOP club president Nothstein
BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer

MONROE - After a year off from local elections in 2006, the township will see a contest this November for the mayor's seat and the Township Council's two at-large terms. More...

Funds may soon surge for work on So. River

Work designed to protect residents in Sayreville, South River from floods
BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer

Years of efforts to provide flood protection for residents of South River and Sayreville are paying off. The U.S. More...

Mayoral race will pit Bradford v. Skarzynski

Council incumbents will seek new terms in November election
BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer

MILLTOWN - While two council members will try to hold on to their seats this fall, a third will challenge Mayor Gloria Bradford in her bid for re-election. More...

Boro may lease more space on water tower

BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

SPOTSWOOD - - The borough may soon increase the number of cellular antennae on the town's water tower. More...

Celebrating the unique heritage of the Shore

The unique history and culture of the Jersey Shore is the subject of a new exhibit that opens Sunday at the Cornelius Low House Museum in Piscataway. More...

Bulletin Board

Fundraisers

May 3 + Community Savings" Book Sale, sponsored by Sayreville War Memorial High School Bombers Basketball. Discount price: $10 per book, two for $15. Proceeds benefit Bombers basketball programs. More...

Community Bulletin Board

EBPD will sponsor Youth Police Academy

The East Brunswick Police Department (EBPD) is accepting applications for its second annual Youth Police Academy to be held from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., June 25-29, at Churchill Junior High School, Norton Road. More...

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Opinion

Stagnant Assembly has defused bomb threat bill

It has been almost a year to the day since we spent this space supporting a state bill that would crack down on those who make false public alarms. More...

Coda

We don't like the smoke, but we do like the money
Greg Bean

There's a word for people who drive around smoking while they have kids in the car, and that word is idiot . More...

Girl Talk

Heartbreak can allow our hearts to grow
Clare Marie Celano

There's a great dialogue exchange between John Cusack and Diane Lane in the movie "Must Love Dogs." Cusack, newly divorced, is on an Internet date with Lane, also divorced. More...

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