September 20, 2007 RSS feed / Front Page

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Ashley Choi, 13, of Kendall Park, does a fan dance Sunday with the King Lai Cultural Dance Troupe from the Mid-Jersey Chinese School during the East Brunswick Cultural Festival. More...

A space for teens

SCOTT FRIEDMAN Mio Ortiz and Jasmine Beauboeuf, both 14, chat at a table in the East Brunswick Public Library's Teen Space area Sunday. More...

Democrats get a Rush from new campaign chair

Holt assists candidates for state Assembly and Senate in District 14
BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer

Democrats running for the state Legislature in District 14 will be receiving the guidance and support of U.S. Rep. Rush Holt, who was named honorary campaign chairman on Sept. 12. More...

School teaches discipline, faith during holy month

BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer

SOUTH RIVER - Students at Darul Arqam School are observing Ramadan with fasting and prayer this month. More...

Senior Center invites all to learn about offerings

BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

EAST BRUNSWICK - Whether its information and services on medical needs or a need for meals to be delivered home, the township's Senior Center has it covered. More...

Neighborhood crime? Not on their watch

Police, volunteers work together in effort to keep boro safe
BY MARY ANNE ROSS Correspondent

SPOTSWOOD - Evil-doers, beware. A Neighborhood Watch program is being launched in the borough, starting next month. More...

Letters

On the importance of enforcing all the rules

I t is appropriate that the Milltown Police Department is aggressively addressing the speeding issues in town. More...

Monroe acted quickly, created proper memorial

With the recent sixth anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 tragedy, I, like many Americans, have been thinking about the horror of that day. More...

Substance abuse remains pervasive in schools, but students are aware of the dangers

The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) at Columbia University recently released its 2007 "National Survey of American Attitudes on Substance Abuse XII: Teens and Parents" with a press release stating that 80 percent of America' More...

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Obituaries

Obituaries

Leonard Krushinski Mr. Krushinski, 67, of South River, died Aug. 24, 2007, in Saint Peter's University Hospital, New Brunswick. He was predeceased by his parents, Frank and Rose Terpack Krushinski, and a by daughter, Donna Lynn Krushinski. More...

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Schools

Board thanks Eagle Scout for rehab of playground

BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

EAST BRUNSWICK - Children using the Bowne-Munro School playground have local Boy Scouts to thank for the area's newly improved condition. More...

Monroe residents asked to name that school

MONROE - School officials are asking residents to help them come up with a name for the elementary school being built on Applegarth Road. More...

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State's OK comes with many conditions, costs

Critics note potential problems due to further findings on school site
BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer

Though the Monroe Board of Education is moving closer to bringing a high school to Thompson Park, conditions imposed by the state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) are making the project more costly. More...

Voters asked to OK $7.2M in school fix-ups

State would fund one-third of work at boro's two schools
BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer

In preparations for a referendum that would fund building repairs and upgrades at two Milltown schools, administrators are inviting the public to see the needs for themselves. The $7.2 million bond referendum going before voters Dec. More...

Suspect in fatal crash makes 'Most Wanted'

Rizwan Chaudhary fled after accident that killed boy, 9, in '01
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

EAST BRUNSWICK - Police are hoping that the TV show "America's Most Wanted" will help them track down the suspect in a car accident that killed a 9-yearold township boy on Christmas Eve 2001. More...

Teen to be accompanied by dog in case of seizure

Family awaits word on whether K-9 will be allowed in school
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

SPOTSWOOD - A dog can be a great pet or even a "man's best friend," but for a borough teenager, it can also turn out to be an emergency responder. More...

GOP says Dems' budget decision will cost town

BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer

MILLTOWN - Though a zero tax increase is often seen as cause for celebration, some Milltown Republicans are saying it came at too high a cost. The Borough Council adopted the 2007 municipal budget at its Sept. 10 meeting. More...

Residents bemoan unsightly conditions

Buildings, overgrown vegetation, DeVoe Lake part of discussion
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

SPOTSWOOD - Residents and borough officials agreed Monday to see if anything can be done to combat problems with unsightly properties in town. More...

Area Muslims begin observance of Ramadan

Month of fasting, personal sacrifice lasts through Oct. 12
BY KAREN E. BOWES Staff Writer

Ramadan, the monthlong devotion that includes fasting and acts of good will, began last week for Muslims throughout the world. More...

Korean War-era transport to get some needed TLC

BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

SPOTSWOOD - Students and the community are being called to attention to fix up an important display at the borough's Veterans Memorial Walkway. More...

Bulletin Board

Ladies auxiliary to host Sept. 22 flea market

The South River Veterans of Foreign Wars and Ladies Auxiliary Flea Market is planned for 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sept. 22 at the post home, 31 Reid St. The event will feature the flea market, a 50/50, a bake sale and refreshments. More...

Historic village fair scheduled for Sept. 29

The 33rd annual Village Street Fair, sponsored by the Historic Village of Old Bridge Community Group Inc., East Brunswick, will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sept. 29 at the corner of Old Bridge Turnpike and Main Street, East Brunswick. More...

Spaces available at Giant Flea Market

Vendors are sought for the St. Lawrence Church Giant Flea Market set for 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Oct. 6 at the church, 109 Laurence Parkway, Laurence Harbor section of Old Bridge. More...

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Opinion

The 'other guy did it' won't work as an alibi

GREG BEAN Coda

One of my favorite literary characters is a guy called Otherguy Overby. More...

Your Turn

Mayor must take objective look at economics of Golden Triangle
David Stahl Guest Column

Afailure to plan is a plan to failure. Case in point: the redevelopment of East Brunswick's Golden Triangle. Redevelopment of the Golden Triangle area was to be the cornerstone of the longterm economic viability of East Brunswick. More...

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Sports

Old Bridge field hockey still looking for initial win

BY WARREN RAPPLEYEA Staff Writer

Despite playing reasonably well over its first four games, the Old Bridge High School field hockey team is 0-2-2. "It's been very frustrating to be in every game and have just two ties to show for it," Lady Knights coach Rose Daganya said. More...

Sport Shorts

The Old Bridge Revolution U13 girls soccer team opened its season with a convincing 4-0 win over the Toms River Allstars at Riverwood Park field. The Revolution's relentless attack as well as superb defense keyed the victory. More...

Loose ball

Old Bridge's Megan Kosakowski (l) and East Brunswick's Arielle Harris battle for control of the ball during a recent game in East Brunswick. More...

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