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December 27, 2007 / Front Page

New-look Pine Ridge Park now one of E.B.’s ‘jewels’

Photos add missing pieces to cemetery database

Political Cartoon

CODA

DINNIGAN’S DIVERSIONS

Students get hands-on ecology lesson at DeVoe

E.B. officer honored for record of combating drunken driving

Photo

Bears have a lot to play for in tourney games

Kenney has EB baseball moving in right direction

GOP gets Dems' vote to OK electric rate hike

Council votes 4-2; increase is due to new bulk energy purchase

BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer

SOUTH RIVER - Borough residents will face a 67 percent increase in their electric rates. The Borough Council voted 4-2 last week to adopt an ordinance increasing the rate. More...

Holiday fun

SCOTT FRIEDMAN Jeremey Edelstein, 5, of Monroe, takes a lick of a reindeer ice sculpture carved by Metuchen taxidermist Johnny Shersick at the neighborhood family holiday party at Express Automotive in Metuchen on Dec. 19. More...

Stahl: Important info withheld on Golden Triangle

BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

EAST BRUNSWICK - A township councilman accused the administration of keeping council members in the dark on information regarding the Golden Triangle redevelopment. More...

Off-duty officer arrests driver on DWI charge

BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer

An off-duty South River police officer arrested an alleged drunken driver whowas driving his car in thewrong direction on a major highway. More...

Senior Center

DANIEL HULSHIZER staff Barber Mike Simone, of East Brunswick, gives a haircut to Bob Feretich, of North Brunswick, at the North Brunswick Senior Center on Friday. More...

Szegeti, Sliker, Dembinski say thanks as terms end

Three Democrats will be replaced by Republicans Jan. 1

BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer

SOUTH RIVER - Three Democrats who have been among the most prominent figures in borough government in recent years expressed thanks to the town during the final meeting of their terms. More...

Wetlands issues prevent land's use as ballfields

BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

SPOTSWOOD - Some 10 acres of land that was being given to the borough for use as ballfields is too wet for active recreation. More...

Middlesex County buys Old Bridge land for $2M

Repubs say Dems arranged deal to fill gap in budget

BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer

OLD BRIDGE- Middlesex County officials are one step closer to building a 180-bed extended-care facility on a portion of the Crossroads redevelopment tract. More...

Letters

Urges residents to ensure voting eligibility

The League of Women Voters of Monroe Township reminds all citizens that New Jersey's presidential primary will take place on Feb. 5, 2008. More...

NJ should emulate feds by printing money

The alternative solution to monetize the state debt is for New Jersey to print its own currency. In the early days of our country, individual banks printed their own money supported by gold or silver holdings. More...

Politicians seeking more ways to spend taxpayers' money

The small number of registered voters in New Jersey have run true to form this past election. More...

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Schools

Specifics of new school funding formula unfurled

All districts would receive at least 2% increase in state aid; some, up to 20%

BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer

TRENTON- The state aid figures from Gov. JonCorzine's proposed newschool funding planwould give area school districts a significant cash increase from Trenton if the new formula passes the Legislature. More...

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Sports

Plenty of action highlights O.B. wrestling win

JEFF GRANIT staff Above: Old Bridge's Conor Hayes puts J.P. Stevens' Chris Campione in a headlock during their 103-pound bout, as Hayes went on to pin Campione in the second period of the match. More...

Young Sayreville hoops squad off to a good start

BY WARREN RAPPLEYEA Staff Writer

With two victories in its first three contests, the Sayreville High School girls basketball team is off to a good start as it seeks to improve on last winter's 13-11 record. More...

Sports Shorts

The East Brunswick Comets U9 boys soccer team recently completed a fantastic inaugural fall season, finishing with a record of 7-2-1 in MNJYSA's flight 2. More...

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Spotswood welcomes alumni back from war

Vets tell students about experiences serving in Iraq

BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer

Three Iraq War veterans are home for the holidays. The Spotswood High School alumni paid a visit to the History Club at their alma mater after school Dec. 20 to share stories about their experiences at war. More...

Zoning Board rejects plan for 90 condo units

Builder made case over the course of six well-attended hearings

BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

One of the most controversial building applications facing East Brunswick in recent years has been denied. More...

Grant funds resources for autism kids, families

EAST BRUNSWICK- The township's library and schools will be able to better serve the local autism population, thanks to a $10,000 grant. More...

A taste for books

DANIEL HULSHIZER staff Howard Melman pours a sample glass of wine for Jennifer Fraley, of East Brunswick, during a Dec. More...

Toll Brothers divulges redevelopment details

Builder says housing, timeline will depend on market conditions

BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

EAST BRUNSWICK - Toll Brothers came before the Planning Board last week to discuss its plans for the Golden Triangle site on Route 18. More...

Girl, 5, helped save mom after collapse

Local woman learns of heart condition; now has message for others

BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

EAST BRUNSWICK - The actions of a quick-thinking 5-year-old girl led to her mother's rescue and the discovery of a dangerous underlying health problem. More...

Volunteer helps students with visual impairments

BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

EAST BRUNSWICK- Not being able to see is not a barrier to "reading" books, thanks to the special efforts of a statewide group and a local volunteer. More...

Police seize $30K in items during raid at Rt. 18 market

EAST BRUNSWICK - Police seized hundreds of allegedly counterfeit, trademarked items from three vendors during a raid last week at the Route 18 IndoorMarket. Township police, with assistance from Abacus Security, raided the market at 12:30 p.m. More...

SICA calls for photos for book, exhibit

The Shore Institute of the ContemporaryArts in Long Branch is announcing a two-part call to artists for photographic submissions for two projects. More...

Golfers grin and 'bear' cold weather

Polar Bear golf outing supports golf program, New. Bruns. fire dept.

BY CHRIS MURINO Staff Writer

PLAINSBORO - About 40 people ignored the cold temperatures and rainy conditions to play golf for charity at The Meadows at Middlesex Golf Course in Plainsboro Dec. 14. More...

Bulletin Board

Villagers to present New Year's Eve gala

Villagers Theatre, 415 DeMott Lane, Somerset section of Franklin, will present "My Favorite Year ... 20!," a musical revue celebrating the theater's 20th season, at 9:30 p.m. on Dec. 31. More...

J'burg Elks to celebrate at New Year's Eve gala

Jamesburg Elks Lodge No. 2180 will hold a New Year's Eve Party beginning at 8:30 p.m. on Dec. 31 at the lodge, 74 W. Railroad Ave. More...

Holt to host 'town hall' meeting in Old Bridge

U.S. Rep Rush Holt (D-12) will hold a public meeting to talk about issues affecting the community, including economic development, hometown security, energy, health care, education and Social Security. More...

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Opinion

Red State/Blue State

If you like the post office, you'll love universal care

DAVE SIMPSON & GREG BEAN

A political discussion between Red State conservative Dave Simpson - a former reporter, editor, publisher and columnist - and Greg Bean, Blue Stater and executive editor of GreaterMedia Newspapers. Let us know what you think. More...

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SAYREVILLE- One of the town'smost visible, and beloved, eateries is celebrating a rare milestone this month. The PeterpankDiner, Route 9, opened its doors 50 years ago, on Dec. More...

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