July 10, 2008 RSS feed / Front Page

Spotswood may lease site to beautify it

BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

If the town wants to beautify property owned by Conrail, it will have to pay the rail company. Conrail owns a small piece of land that might go unnoticed were it not the entrance to the east end of Spotswood. More...

Board to vote on new superintendent contract

Proposal includes 4% raise; eliminates certain allowances
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

EAST BRUNSWICK - The Board of Education is considering a new five-year extension for Superintendent of Schools Jo Ann Magistro, and while it includes salary increases, it also does away with some perks. More...

Barlow's first week as mayor uneventful

Names new borough attorney; gets set for Centennial Gala
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

SPOTSWOOD - Thomas Barlow was officially sworn in as the borough's new mayor during a reorganization meeting July 1 at Borough Hall. Barlow took over for Barry Zagnit, who served 12 years as mayor before deciding not to run in the May election. More...

Target date for opening of new TCC now 9/15

BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

EAST BRUNSWICK - The township's new parking deck is expected to open in mid- September, two weeks later than originally anticipated. The Transportation and Commerce Center (TCC) should be ready for commuters on Sept. More...

District acts quickly to expand summer program

More hours added to better accommodate special needs students
BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer

MONROE - Students with special needs are benefiting from an extra two hours per day in the Extended School Year (ESY) program, thanks to the efforts of administrators, Board of Education members and parents. More...

Artist to discuss works at Academy on Sunday

SPOTSWOOD - A new art exhibition at the Academy of Music on Main Street features paintings by Katja Valeur. A reception and gallery talk by the artist is set for 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday. The show is entitled, "Sounds and Symbols. More...

Shanahan's goes for bigger, better, and thin-crust pizza

Milltown bakery marks 39th year with expansion
BY BRIAN DONAHUE Staff Writer

MILLTOWN - Colm Shanahan had no way of knowing when he reopened his family's bakery in 2006 after a few years' hiatus, whether it would be the popular destination it had been for nearly four decades. More...

Letters

Thanks for steps toward healthcare reform

With the passage of S1557, the New Jersey Legislature took a big first step towards healthcare reform in New Jersey. More...

Limiting of rights is offensive to all

Last week the Supreme Court declared the Washington, D.C., gun ban unconstitutional and in the process made it clear that the rights identified in the second amendment were rights of the individual, just like the rights identified in the First Amen More...

Would anti-budget seniors have once supported school tab?

I always place more weight in the opinions of people who hold opinions that are the opposite that you would normally expect from those people. For example, I place more weight in the opinions of Sheldon Rossman, Warren E. More...

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Red State / Blue State

There are good speeches, and there are great ones

DAVE SIMPSON & GREG BEAN Red State/Blue State

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 Greater Media Newspapers. More...

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Sports

Big Foot Open attracts world-class archers

Black Knight Bowbenders to host competition in Jackson
BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer

One of the things that separates this weekend's Big Foot Open from other sporting events is that it allows archers on many different levels to compete with the very best. More...

Local softball team headed to regional tournament

BY WARREN RAPPLEYEA Staff Writer

The Morgan Magic U-16 softball team will head to the Amateur Softball Association (ASA) Eastern Regional Tournament in Sterling, Va., on July 31. More...

Belmar Five road race scheduled for Saturday

BY WARREN RAPPLEYEA Staff Writer

The 32nd annual Belmar Five Johnny Cobb Memorial Run is set for Saturday morning at 8:30 a.m., and more than 3,000 runners are expected to participate, according to race director Phil Hinck. More...

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Photo

SCOTT FRIEDMAN Nate Skala, 2, of Milltown, keeps his eye on "Old Glory" at his family's spot along the parade route during Milltown's Fourth of July festivities Friday. More...

Boro imposes restrictions at two bars

Police: Call volume 'excessively high at both locations'
BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer

The liquor licenses of two South River establishments have been renewed, but with new conditions aimed at quelling problems reported inside and outside the bars. More...

Town says thanks to late friend, volunteer

Geoff Hill now namesake of ballfield at Albert Ave. Park
BY MARY ANNE ROSS Correspondent

MILLTOWN - Despite the heat, humidity and threats of thunderstorms, the community came together on a recent Sunday to honor a man not just for what he did for the town, but for the spirit and values that defined his life. More...

Lightning may have caused fire

SOUTH RIVER - Lightning may be to blame for a recent fire that rendered a Leonardine Avenue home uninhabitable. The fire was reported by neighbors, who observed smoke and flames coming from a single-family home at 6:39 p.m. June 28. More...

Fun on the Fourth

Clockwise from left: Joe Kolbasowski, of Milltown, who wears his expression of patriotism proudly, takes in the Milltown Fourth of July festivities Friday. More...

Grad heads to internat'l chemistry competition

East Brunswick teen among four chosen to represent U.S.
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

EAST BRUNSWICK - Just weeks after her high school graduation, Yuxin Xie already has a major challenge in front of her. She will represent her country in an international chemistry competition. More...

Parlin resident joins EBPD

EAST BRUNSWICK - The township's police department was scheduled to swear in its newest officer today at a ceremony in the municipal courtroom. Patrolman Mark Morris, 23, is a graduate of Cardinal McCarrick High School, South Amboy. More...

Greater Media's WCTC returns to roots with oldies format

NEW BRUNSWICK - Greater Media has officially launched "Good Time Oldies" on its local radio station, WCTC 1450 AM. The new station lineup will include "The Morning Show With Jack Ellery" from 6 to 10 a.m. More...

Teachers union pickets local legislative offices

BY MELISSA KARSH Staff Writer

'Hey, Beck, what the heck," chanted demonstrators outside the District 12 legislator's office on Monmouth Street in Red Bank. More...

Bulletin Board

'Jekyll and Hyde' tryouts scheduled for July 13, 14

Auditions for the upcoming Villagers Theatre production of "Jekyll and Hyde" are set for 7:30 p.m. July 13 and 14 at the theater, 415 DeMott Lane, Somerset section of Franklin. Callbacks will take place July 16. More...

Library sets programs for toddlers, preschoolers

A variety of summer programs for toddlers and preschoolers will be offered at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. All events are free of charge. More...

Donors sought for emergency blood drive

New Jersey Blood Services will conduct an emergency blood drive from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on July 20 at Nativity of Our Lord Church, 185 Applegarth Road, Monroe. More...

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Opinion

These are the stories we can all be proud of

GREG BEAN Coda

I was talking with a young person recently who asked me about my career in journalism, and more specifically, what about it I was most proud of. More...

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Obituaries

David Rader

Mr. Rader, 47, of Old Bridge, died June 24, 2008, in CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. He was predeceased by his parents, Wallace and Patricia, and by a brother, Wallace. More...

John F. Teusch

Mr. Teusch, 89, of East Brunswick, died June 23, 2008, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. Born in Milltown, he resided in East Brunswick since 1952. He was a Navy veteran serving in World War II. Mr. More...

Grace N. Rotundo

Mrs. Rotundo, 94, of Spotswood, died June 30, at Raritan Bay Medical Center, Old Bridge. Born in Bethlehem, Pa., she resided in East Brunswick, Spotswood and Toms River before moving back to Spotswood a year ago. More...

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