October 18, 2007 RSS feed / Front Page

Neighbors fear affects of turnpike widening

Residents say proposed truck lane will bring hwy. closer to homes
BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer

Florence Torok's East Foch Avenue house in Milltown is falling apart at the seams, and it will only get worse, she believes. Doors hang askew, and a family room added on is slowly separating from the rest of the house. More...

Commuters, officials talk about issues

Traffic around TCC, mailer sent to E.B. residents at issue
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

EAST BRUNSWICK - Commuters were back before the Township Council Monday night, raising concerns about the township's contracted bus service and traffic conditions around Route 18. More...

Old Bridge woman, 18, dies in pedestrian accident in E.B.

EAST BRUNSWICK - An 18-year-old Old Bridge woman was killed last week as she was crossing Route 18 and was struck by a car. Heather N. Allen was crossing the highway at 5:14 a.m. Oct. 11 when the accident occurred in the northbound lanes. More...

Applicant: Proposed hotel would be a Hilton

BY CHRIS MURINO Staff Writer

Afirm proposing to build a new hotel made its case to the South Brunswick Zoning Board for the third time on Oct. 4. Hotel Investors hopes to build a fivestory, 116-room establishment on the South Brunswick-Monroe border off Interchange Plaza. More...

Pride in Milltown Day

CHRIS KELLY staff Timmy Banko, 2, and Connor Owens, 4, both of Milltown, have some fun with Sparky, who was at Pride in Milltown Day Oct. 6 courtesy of the borough's Fire Prevention Bureau. More...

Police issue summonses to driver in fatal accident

BY BRIAN DONAHUE Staff Writer

EAST BRUNSWICK - The driver of a vehicle that crashed on Summerhill Road Oct. 6, claiming the life of a 16-year-old backseat passenger, was cited this week for a number of violations, police said yesterday. More...

Letters

Dog park neglected, no longer fit for canines or humans

When it opened, the East Brunswick dog park was highly praised by the administration, which took great credit for providing a needed service for the community. During the past summer, the park has been badly neglected. More...

Impressed by Nothstein's knowledge, open mind

Iam a Democrat and know that the re-election of Mayor Richard Pucci and his running mates is the likely outcome this fall. But I won't be voting for them. More...

Senior center offers impressive array of programs, trips

One of the most treasured facilities in Monroe is the senior center. It is well-run, and the wealth of programs and activities is outstanding. But most of all, the schedule of trips is extensive. More...

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Obituaries

Obituaries

Lorraine F. Bartol Wenstel Mrs. Wenstel, 74, of South River, died Oct. 1, 2007, in Saint Peter's University Hospital, New Brunswick. More...

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Schools

A winning performance

ERIC SUCAR staff The Monroe Township High School Marching Band performs for the crowd during the United States Scholastic Band Association competition Sept. 29. More...

School stresses benefits of reading to children

BY BRIAN DONAHUE Staff Writer

EAST BRUNSWICK - Readers are created on the laps of their parents. More...

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ANDREW MILLER staff East Brunswick Public Schools reading specialist Darlene Alderoty reads a story to a room full of children and parents during Family Reading Night in the gymnasium at Irwin Elementary School on Oct. 11. See story, page 24. More...

Monroe teacher arrested on sexual assault charge

Blevins, 23, accused of having relations with MTHS student
BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer

A23-year-old physical education teacher at Monroe Township High School has been arrested on charges she had inappropriate relations with a student at the school last spring. Victoria Blevins was arrested at her Robbinsville home on Oct. More...

Six Assembly hopefuls share views on issues

Candidates seeking two seats available in Nov. 6 election
BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer

Candidates for state Assembly in the 14th Legislative District weighed in on various issues during an Oct. 10 debate at Monroe Township High School. More...

Residents seek town's help with flooding issue

BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

EAST BRUNSWICK - Chronic flooding problems have residents on Louise Drive imploring township officials to have the problem fixed. More...

Intertribal group plans book discussion in park

JAMESBURG - Intertribal American Indians of New Jersey will have a book discussion and craft presentation at its meeting Saturday at the log cabin in Thompson Park. More...

Demo nearly complete at snuff mill property

Developer expected to seek final approval from boro next month
BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer

HELMETTA - Seven buildings down, two more to go. Most of the demolition has been completed on the 32-acre former Helme Tobacco Co. site since the work began last year, according to Mayor Nancy Martin. More...

Sprint gets council OK for water tower space

Still needs Planning Board approval before it can lease from boro
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

SPOTSWOOD - The borough is moving forward carefully with a plan to allow Sprint Spectrum to place cellular antennas on the municipal water tower. More...

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Ying Wang jots down notes during the presentation. More...

Bulletin Board

Candidates to appear at Monroe GOP meeting

The monthly meeting of the Monroe Township Republican Club will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 18 at Garvey's Restaurant, Spotswood-Gravel Hill Road, Monroe. More...

Spotswood Family Day scheduled for Oct. 20

The Spotswood Drug and Alcohol Alliance seventh annual Spotswood Family Day is set for noon to 4 p.m. on Oct. 20 at Spotswood High School, Summerhill Road. The event will feature crafts, games, drawings and door prizes. More...

Youngsters invited to Halloween party at Elks

Jamesburg Elks Lodge No. 2180 will host a Children's Halloween Party from 2- 5 p.m. on Oct. 28 at the lodge, 74 W. Railroad Ave. Youngsters under age 11 are invited to attend. The event will feature food, games and prizes for all. More...

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Opinion

There's no substitute for experience on the road

GREG BEAN Coda

Last week, there was yet another story in one of our newspapers about a teenager killed in a horrific auto accident. This time the accident happened in East Brunswick near the Brunswick Square Mall. More...

Elected officials earn their paychecks, usually

Atopic being debated lately at Sayreville Borough Hall is one that has been broached in many towns over the years: How much should our elected officials be paid, if anything at all? It's a difficult question to answer. More...

Ask questions, demand answers on redevelopment plan

Your Turn
ROBERT BELLOFF Guest Column

As a resident who intends to make Milltown my home for decades to come and to raise a child here, it is with a mixture of fear and surprise that I view the ever-changing and increasingly murky landscape that is the Ford Avenue redevelopment plan. More...

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Sports

At 79, a local legend is still getting his kicks

Al Frank continues to inspire in the soccer club he helped found
BY MARY ANNE ROSS Correspondent

EAST BRUNSWICK - As one of the cofounders of the East Brunswick Soccer Club, Alois "Al" Frank taught hundreds of local kids the ins and outs of playing soccer. Today, he is still inspiring players, only now they are a little bit older. More...

Swingin' Away

PHOTOS BY ANDREW MILLER staff Left, Monroe Township High School's Marisa Jendraas hits a backhand shot during her recent match against Woodbridge High School. Right, Monroe's Jacqueline Niu hits a half volley shot in her match against Woodbridge. More...

Sayreville field hockey looks to conference tourney

BY WARREN RAPPLEYEA Staff Writer

With a playoff berth in site, the Sayreville High School field hockey team slumped through a 1- 4 period, but coach Lynn Taylor has her team looking to make an impact during the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) Tournament. More...

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