June 5, 2008 RSS feed / Front Page

M'town considers law for underage drinking

Officials hope penalties will deter would-be drinkers
BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer

Underage drinkers in the borough may soon face stricter penalties if the Milltown Borough Council passes an ordinance introduced last week. More...

Scout restores orchard, builds outdoor classroom

Community gains 'wonderful amenity' on grounds of EBHS

EAST BRUNSWICK- It's a project that exemplifies what it means to be an Eagle Scout. More...

Skarzynski, Cruz opt out of re-election bids

Councilmen are the governing body's only Democrats
BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer

MILLTOWN- The Borough Council's only two Democrats will not seek reelection this year. Councilmen Joseph Cruz and Michael Skarzynski both cited family obligations as a major reason for choosing to leave their posts at year's end. More...

Shaughnessy, Seely talk goals for council terms

BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

SPOTSWOOD - There will be a new face on the Borough Council starting next month. John Shaughnessy, who two years ago came in fourth in a seven-way race for three council seats, was elected last month to a four-year term. More...

Families start scholarship in memory of late teens

Sponsors, donations sought; fundraiser to be held June 14

EAST BRUNSWICK- The families of a young couple killed in a car accident last year will honor their memories through a new scholarship fund for those seeking degrees in the fields the late teenagers sought to pursue. More...

Authories: Alleged drug ring took in $1M a week

Old Bridge, So. River residents among seven suspects arrested
BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer

The investigation of an international narcotics distribution and money-laundering network based in Manalapan has resulted in multiple arrests, including residents of Middlesex County. More...

Block party will benefit boy, 3, battling cancer

BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

SPOTSWOOD - The community is banding together to help a 3-year-old and in his fight against cancer. More...

Fire it up

Top to bottom: George Martin (l) and Helmetta Councilman Bob Janeczek man the grill during Helmetta's town barbecue, held Friday night at borough hall. Alexa Hologounis, 6, celebrates after a great shot while playing pingpong. More...

Fundraising activities can resume for fire co.

BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

SPOTSWOOD- The fire company will be able to resume its full roster of fundraisers after a period inwhich legal reasons prevented such activities. More...

Teens face drug charges in S.R.

SOUTH RIVER - A patrolman recently made two drug-related arrests after observing suspicious activity near a borough park on William Street at 8:50 p.m. May 15. Police charged Sean M. More...

County transportation group rewards 'smart' employers

Middlesex County's nonprofit transportation management association has designated 17 local employers as NJ Smart Workplaces. More...

Opinion

Now, more than ever, food banks need support

The cost of living seems to be the one thing that is able to consistently ignore the law of gravity, and at no time has this been more apparent than now. More...

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Sports

Monroe ends state tourney with 3-2 loss to Mid South

Falcons end season with 17-8 record BY WARREN RAPPLEYEA Staff Writer

Things can change very quickly in softball and it literally is a game of inches. That's how close the Monroe High School softball team is to winning the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group III championship. More...

Rutgers Roundup

Former Rutgers standout Cappie Pondexter has been named a member of the 2008 U.S. Women's Olympic Basketball Team, it was announced by USA Basketball last week. More...

The agony of defeat

JEFF GRANIT staff Monroe High School's Kim Allegro tries to hold back the tears after the Falcons lost by a score of 3-2 to Middletown High School South in the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group III softball final on May 29. More...

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Photo

JEFF GRANIT staff Valerie Hinojosa, a first-grader at Our Lady of Lourdes School in Milltown, jumps rope during the school's event-packed Field Day on May 28. More...

Shopping center with gas station proposed on Rt. 33

Retail proposal to return to zoning board in late June
BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer

Those traveling on Route 33 in Monroe may have another station at which to drop big bucks on gasoline if the Zoning Board of Adjustment approves an application for a shopping center. More...

Day of the pig

Left to right: South River Middle School Principal Richard Sternberg kisses a pig in the school gymnasium May 23, fulfilling a pledge he made if his students collected more than 1,000 pounds of food for charity. More...

Authorities investigate shooting death of South River man, 19

A South River man was killed Monday when he and another man were shot in New Brunswick. Devin Thompson, 19, of Main Street, was shot at about 10:18 p.m. More...

Storytelling

Top: Haley Tomori, 10, gives a presentation as children's author Judy Blume during the fourth-grade biography day at Warnsdorfer Elementary School in East Brunswick May 29. Above: James Marmora, 10, describes his life as "John Lennon." More...

Farmer's Market to run on Saturdays in J'burg

BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

JAMESBURG - Fresh produce, good neighbors and hopefully a revitalized business district are just some of the things that a summer Farmer's Market is hoped to bring. More...

Large paper mural

JEFF GRANIT staff Ally Simpson (from left), Tara Youngman and Michelle Del Monaco, all fifth-graders work on pictures for a large paper mural at Our Lady of Lourdes School in Milltown during Field Day May 28. More...

Bigger, better playground goes up at Appleby School

Former play set was closed down at start of school year
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

SPOTSWOOD- The borough's youngest students were without a playground when attending Schoenly School, and this year went without one atAppleby School. More...

18 teenagers rewarded for doing 'Good Deeds'

EAST BRUNSWICK - Township and school officials, and one TV celebrity, came together last week to honor 18 students for their community service. More...

Longtime town employee sells pix for Hist. Society

Will be among 90 exhibitors Saturday at Arts Fest in E.B.
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

EAST BRUNSWICK - For years, residents have known Ed Cohen as the township's economic development coordinator, but now he's taking on a second career as a photographer. More...

Reaching for the sky

ERIC SUCAR staff A Monroe Township High School athlete competes in the long jump during the 2008 NJSIAA track and field sectional championships at Monmouth Regional High School in Tinton Falls May 23. More...

Local specialist releases handbook for care giving

E. Bruns. resident has 20 years' experience in long-term care industry
BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer

EAST BRUNSWICK- When Lorraine Spiotta's uncle had health issues, she noticed her aunt jotting down importantmedical information on a random envelope, where it could easily get lost in the shuffle. More...

Letters

Use of regressive property tax to fund education defies logic

Ihave to question the kind of reasoning, if any, that was used by our state legislators when they enacted some laws. More...

Walk to raise funds for cancer research

My husband, Steven, and I are registered for the Breast Cancer 3 Day. This is a 60- mile, three-day walk raising funds to fight breast cancer. It is a very emotional, uplifting journey benefiting a worthy cause. More...

Owners warned to keep pets safe from thieves

Members of the Domestic Companion Animal Council have seen an alarming rise in dog thefts in recentmonths and warn pet owners to be vigilant. More...

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