August 7, 2008 RSS feed / Front Page

Council pursues new law on unfit buildings

Official says action comes after building crumbled in the wind
BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer

A n ordinance designed to force owners of unfit buildings to fix them up or face fines sparked a debate at a recent South River Borough Council meeting. More...

Lego mania

PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY staff Above: East Brunswick's Adi Shah, 4, builds a Lego tower at the East Brunswick Public Library July 28. The library held a Lego Mania Design Contest for kids ages 6-12. More...

Commuters may be stopped from parking on Taylor Ave.

BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

EAST BRUNSWICK — Residents are upset about commuters using Taylor Avenue to park their cars and walk to a nearby bus stop. More...

New zoning opens door for more stores, eateries

BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

JAMESBURG — The Borough Council has paved the way for a broader spectrum of business uses on West Railroad Avenue. More...

Water line work on tap

BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

SPOTSWOOD — The borough is moving forward with plans to improve water lines on Mott Place, the Clover Estates development and Willard Clark Circle. More...

Ticketmaster outlet opens in E.B.

EAST BRUNSWICK — A new Ticketmaster outlet has opened at Brunswick Square Mall, Route 18. More...

A whale of a project

Milltown taxidermist restores 73-year-old behemoth for museum
BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer

MILLTOWN — David B. Schwendeman recently found out that size does matter. More...

Opening night at the Middlesex County Fair

PHOTOS BY JEFF GRANIT staff More...

Letters

Jr. academy opened world of possibilities

Iwould like to tell you about my experience at the Junior Police Academy that I attended in East Brunswick. This program is available for ages 11-14. More...

Generosity of spirit at heart of Milltown Fourth of July celebration

It is with a great sense of gratitude that I thank all those responsible for another magnificent Fourth of July parade and celebration in Milltown this year. More...

Magistro's knowledge, dedication serves district well

Ihave lived in East Brunswick for 20 years and have seen, firsthand, Jo Ann Magistro's dedication to the district. More...

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Red State / Blue State

In Denver, things take a turn for the truly weird

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 Brown comes to Monmouth, takes care of business

Derby, Preakness winner outdistances field at Haskell Invitational
BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer

One question prevailed in the minds of more than 45,000 racing fans at Monmouth Park Sunday — will Big Brown make the huge comeback so many were hoping for by winning the Haskell Invitational? The answer was yes. More...

Live racing resumes at Freehold today

BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer

Once again, the Cane Pace will be the highlight of Freehold Raceway's new season. The nation's oldest daytime harness track reopens today for the 2008-09 campaign. Post time is 12:30 p.m. More...

Asbury Park 5K scheduled for Saturday

BY WARREN RAPPLEYEA Staff Writer

The fifth annual Asbury Park 5K road race will take place Saturday. Race director Phil Hinck is expecting 1,000 or so runners to compete in the event, which begins at 8:30 a.m. More...

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JEFF GRANIT staff A rodeo was among the attractions on opening day of the Middlesex County Fair Monday evening. The fair runs through Sunday at the fairgrounds, located at Cranbury and Fern roads in East Brunswick. More...

Monroe moves forward with open space plans

Council doles out $1M for addition to Thompson Park
BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer

Monroe Township and county officials are living up to their commitments to preserve open space in the township. One completed acquisition added about 76 acres to Thompson Park, while another will preserve about 120 acres near Matchaponix Avenue. More...

Musical to benefit Camp Daisy, Memorial School

Young adults' troupe ready for annual summer production
BY KRISTINE TANGEL Correspondent

The East Brunswick Young Adult Charity Players (EBYACP) will sing, dance and act to benefit Camp Daisy and the Memorial Elementary School Aug. 8-10. The troupe's show, "Class Dismissed! More...

Municipal tax hike winds up at an average of $213

BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

SPOTSWOOD — The Borough Council has adopted its 2008 municipal budget, months after local officials joined others around the state in a fight against thenplanned state aid cuts. More...

Historical panel proposal meets council resistance

Ordinance aimed at maintaining historic character of borough
BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer

MILLTOWN — A proposed ordinance that would allow for the creation of historic home designations in the borough became cause for some debate between the mayor and council last week. More...

Resident: More services are needed for disabled

BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

SPOTSWOOD — A local resident is urging borough officials to provide more services for people with disabilities. More...

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SCOTT FRIEDMAN Brad Park, of Milltown, enjoys an afternoon run at North Brunswick Community Park. More...

Local couple uncorks unique success story

Sold 75,000 cases of wine in 2007, their 10th year in business
BY MARY ANNE ROSS Correspondent

SAYREVILLE — For Kathy and Dennis Pinto, marriage has been all about love, romance and wine ... lots of wine. The two met while dining out with friends and hit it off right away. More...

Tails wag, tongues flap as dogs strut their stuff

Local girl, 12, raises funds for ASPCA through dog show
BY MARY ANNE ROSS Correspondent

Those elegant, formal, New York dog shows have nothing on the competition that took place at Sayreville's dog park Saturday. More...

Bulletin Board

Area Christian band to play at Ocean Grove

Faith-Factor, the contemporary Christian band of Aldersgate United Methodist Church, East Brunswick, will play at 3 p.m. Aug. 9 in the Ocean Grove Gospel Musical Ministry Series at the Boardwalk Pavilion, Ocean Grove. More...

Church to distribute book bags, school items

The Abundant Life Family Worship Church (ALFWC), 259 George St., New Brunswick, will host its fifth annual Back to School celebration at 6 p.m. Aug. 27. More...

Registration going on for 'Summer Fun' classes

The East Brunswick Public Schools Community Programs Department's "Summer Fun" sessions, open to youngsters who have completed kindergartenfifth grade, will run from 9 a.m. to noon, Aug. 25-29, at Irwin Elementary School, 71 Racetrack Road. More...

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Opinion

Hot summer dreams keep rolling through my mind

GREG BEAN Coda

I'm sitting out on the deck looking over my backyard in the dark of a hot summer night. The air is thick and close, and if I close my eyes, I can almost imagine I've been transported to an earlier, almost antediluvian time. More...

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Obituaries

Vincent Joseph Cobb

Mr. Cobb, 83, of Dexter, Mich., died Aug. 1, 2008, in Ann Arbor, Mich. He resided in Old Bridge; Holmdel; Muskegon, Mich.; and St. Petersburg, Fla.; prior to relocating to Dexter. More...

Frank "Buddy" Mayham

Mr. Mayham, 87, of East Brunswick, died July 27, 2008, in the Elms of Cranbury. He was a former security guard for Johnson and Johnson, New Brunswick. His wife, Mary Ellen Keane Mayham, died in 2005. More...

Yetta Newman

Mrs. Newman, 99, of Monroe, died July 9, 2008, in CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. She was a former resident of Pine Brook Care Center, Englishtown, and the Residence at Forsgate, Monroe. She was predeceased by her husband, Leonard. More...

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