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      September 14, 2007  RSS feed
      Impact of 9/11 images focus of author's talk
      MONROE - David Friend, author of Watching the World Change: The Stories Behind the Images of 9/11," held his audience at the township library spellbound as he presented photos of the day that he says "history came to our shores. More...
      Flooding problems lead to beaver traps in park
      Resident: Euthanizing wildlife inappropriate for conservation area
      BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer

      HELMETTA - In an effort to thwart recurrent flooding in areas of town, state and county officials are allowing lethal trapping in the Jamesburg Park Conservation Area, so as not to "leave it to beaver." "It's a fairly common problem statewide," said Steven Toth, consulting wildlife biologist for Middlesex County Parks and Recreation Department. More...

      Fitness center proposed at former bowling alley
      BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

      EAST BRUNSWICK - A New York Sports Club fitness center is proposed to move into the space formerly home to Mid State Lanes. The Zoning Board of Adjustment is reviewing a major site plan application that seeks several variances for the creation of a health and fitness center and additional retail space at the former bowling alley location in the Mid State Mall, Route 18. More...


      Council votes down electric rate increase
      BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer

      S outh River officials on Monday voted down an ordinance that called for a 50 percent electrical rate increase for borough residents. The ordinance, which was up for introduction, split the Borough Council along party lines, with Republicans in favor and Democrats against. More...


       Bulletin Board
      • South River Seniors to gather on Sept. 20
      South River Seniors will meet at 7 p.m. on Sept. 20 at Veterans of Foreign Wars Lyons Schepsco Post No. 1451, 31 Reid St., South River. Individuals age 55 and above are invited to attend. New members, singles and/or couples, are always welcome. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, call (732) 238-5678. More...
      • Registration planned for S.R. recreation programs
      • Car wash to raise funds for SRHS Cheerleaders
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       Letters
      • Brain-tumor group offers support, info
      R obert Wood Johnson University Hospital sponsors Brain Tumor Support Group meetings at 7 p.m. every second Monday of the month in the first-floor children's section of the hospital, One Robert Wood Johnson Place, New Brunswick. More...
      • Grateful for preserving open space
      • World must put pressure on China to bring Olympic dream to Darfur
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       Editorials
      • article has image A modest proposal for reducing corruption
      Coda
      H ere's a hint. If you're trying to hire a hit man to kill your husband and ask a "friend" to help you find one, there's a big potential pitfall. When you hear from the prospective hit man and he wants to meet you at Denny's to talk about the details, remember this: he's likely an undercover police officer wearing a wire. More...
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       Obituaries
      • Obituaries
      Laura Brustowicz Milek Mrs. Milek, of South River, died Aug. 29, 2007, at home. Prior to her retirement in 1980, she was employed as a seamstress with Berman Dress Co., South River, where she worked for 40 years. Her husband, John S. Milek, died in 1986. More...
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       Schools
      • article has image School neighbors feel slighted after construction
      EAST BRUNSWICK - With school construction nearly complete behind their house, Sharon and Tim Lydon are holding out hope that the school district will follow through with improvements behind their yard. More...
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       Sports
      • article has image Anglers' anticipation
      Clockwise from top left: Alex Cohen, 7, of Helmetta, makes it clear that he is officially licensed to fish during the borough's annual fishing derby at Helmetta Lake on Saturday, while Timmy Bason (r), 9, leans over the dock to check their lines. Travis Prefach, 9, of Jamesburg, prepares to do some fishing in the early morning sun. P.J. Prasch, 6, of Helmetta, casts his line. Brendan Leonard, 8, of Helmetta, dumps a catfish into the lake before the start of the derby. More...
      • article has image BCC women start season ranked No. 3 in nation
      • BCC men have added depth, talent for '07 run
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       Business
      • CentraState opens Monroe medical office
      MONROE - CentraState Healthcare System has opened a medical office at 350 Forsgate Drive and will present a health fair on Sept. 15. Three central New Jersey physician practices are tenants at the new office: Women's Physicians & Surgeons, Monmouth Ocean Pulmonary Medicine, and Marlboro Gastroenterology and Radiology. More...
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