October 2, 2008 RSS feed / Front Page

Forging ahead, with art and determination

Paralyzed in accident, artist advocates for stem cell research
BY MARY ANNE ROSS Correspondent

Christina Symanski had everything going for her: good friends, a job she loved as an art teacher in East Brunswick, and bright plans for the future. Unfortunately, a tragic diving accident would change the course of her life in June 2005. More...

Indoor theater seating bid awarded for $45K

BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

EAST BRUNSWICK — The Township Council decided last week to award a contract to the second-lowest bidder to supply seating for its new Cultural Arts Center. The bid was awarded at a Sept. More...

South River heritage

PHOTOS BY SCOTT FRIEDMAN Above: Roy Tarantino, scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 4 of South River, helps Christian Piseo (l), 11, and Greg Agnello, 12, work on their knotting techniques during South River's 12th annual Heritage Day held Sunday at South More...

New plan for Village expected to be heard

Projects in Manalapan, Monroe are scaled back
BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer

A building plan that was once seen as a rival to a proposed development plan in Monroe is coming back to the Manalapan Township Planning Board. More...

A look at towns' past tucked into day of fun

BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer

MONROE — The community will have a chance to step into a bygone era this Sunday. Monroe Township and Jamesburg are bringing their rich histories together for a day of community and fun at the Dey Farm Historic Site on Federal Road. More...

Klemp limiting signs, not taking donations

BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

EAST BRUNSWICK — After years as a stalwart of the Democratic Party, Councilman Donald Klemp is running for mayor as an independent, and he said his campaign shows that he truly is independent. More...

'Father of the Bride'

PHOTOS BY GREG HOLMES Members of the Main Street Theatre Co. act out scenes from "Father of the Bride," which opened last week at the Theatre at Garden Friends, 3018 Bordentown Ave., Parlin. Shows continue Oct. 3, 4, 10 and 11 at 8 p.m., and Oct. More...

Letters

Salon thanked for helping Touchdown Club

On behalf of the Spotswood High School Touchdown Club, I would like to thank the owners, staff and volunteers of Boca Salons & Day Spa in Jamesburg/ Monroe, who made our Spa- A-Thon fundraising event on Sept. 28 such a success. More...

New Jersey politicians hurting, not helping middle class

Politicians say: "We're for the middle class, we feel your pain, vote for us and we will solve your problems." Politicians from both of the major parties have the best interests of the middle class as their top priorities. Or do they? More...

Stahl has let E.B. down on commuter issues

East Brunswick Township has shown a callous disregard for the commuters of the area, exemplified by the "end run" attempt of the township to force commuters to relocate to the newly opened parking deck. More...

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Obituaries

Ann T. DeNapoli Pacetta

Mrs. Pacetta, 81, of Monroe Township, died Sept. 28, 2008, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. She was predeceased by her husband, Eugene J. Pacetta, in 2005. More...

Andrew "Butch" Bodak

Mr. Bodak, 88, of South River, died Sept. 29, 2008, at home. Born in Sayreville, he resided in South River for the past 59 years. He was a U.S. More...

Joseph Giordano

Mr. Giordano, 85, of Middletown, died Sept. 25, 2008, at Regency Park Care Center, Hazlet. He was a retired plumber at Local 14 Plumbers and Pipe fitters Union, Lodi. More...

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Jenewicz guilty, again, in gruesome murder

Second trial for 1998 killing, dismembering of girlfriend
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer

After just two hours of deliberation, a state Superior Court jury in Middlesex County last week found George Jenewicz guilty of first-degree murder for fatally shooting his live-in girlfriend in his South River home 10 years ago. More...

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SCOTT FRIEDMAN Dawn Bladzinski, children's librarian at the South River Public Library, poses a question during "Story Book Trivia" to John Michael, 5, as Lori Lepore looks on with her children, Gina, 3, and Vincent, 5. More...

Local towns wary of economic pinch

Business owners: Everyone experiencing 'rocky times'
BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer

The effects of the burgeoning economic crisis on Wall Street are being experienced on America's main streets. Local communities are seeing evidence of the country's financial downturn in a variety of ways. More...

A week of change for E.B. commuters

Pathmark holds to ban; bus stop issue remains a concern
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

EAST BRUNSWICK — Commuters who have long parked at Pathmark to get the NJ Transit will get no reprieve. Despite requests from township officials, the supermarket is holding to its word that commuters are no longer permitted to park there. More...

Longtime flea market shutting down in E.B.

Unable to negotiate new lease, director says
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

EAST BRUNSWICK — After three decades of business, the Route 18 Indoor Market will close its doors next month. More...

Make room for the new mopheads

BY GOTTI KELLEY Correspondent

Hydrangeas are regaining their popularity with gardeners. In my childhood days, white was the predominant color; now with the introduction of new varieties, the color range has greatly expanded. More...

E.B. cops medal at internat'l games

Two officers from the East Brunswick Police Department participated in the 2008 International Police and Fire Games, held in August at Disney's Wide World of Sports complex in Orlando, Fla. More...

Blood drive planned on behalf of boy, 7

Local youth diagnosed, hospitalized with leukemia
BY MARY ANNE ROSS Correspondent

OLD BRIDGE — The joy of summer came to an abrupt end on Aug. 18 for one township family. Marie and Alan Hack were enjoying a vacation with their three children, Renee 11, Liam, 8, and Brian, 7, when their youngest began to feel sick. More...

Bombers look to even the score for title

With two divisional games remaining, the Sayreville High School girls soccer team is sitting in second place in the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) White Division. More...

Bulletin Board

Plays-in-Park to stage 'Cinderella' Oct. 11-25

Plays-in-the-Park, Middlesex County's summer theater, will offer performances of its 16th annual indoor children's musical, "Cinderella," at 1 and 4 p.m. Oct. 11, 12, 18, 19 and 25 in the 150-seat black box in the Stephen J. More...

Independent films to be shown at festival

The East Brunswick Library is hosting the Fine Films Festival during the months of October and November. Martha Hess, Information Services Librarian, will introduce each film. Admission is free and open to all. More...

Drivers needed for Meals on Wheels

Jewish Family and Vocational Services (JFVS) of Middlesex County urgently needs caring volunteers to deliver meals to homebound clients. There is an immediate Monday opening on the Woodbridge/Perth Amboy delivery route. More...

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Columns

Coda •

The scary sump pump and other tales of dread
GREG BEAN

(Editor's Note: Greg Bean is taking a temporary sabbatical from writing his column due to the death of his son. This column was originally printed May 9, 2007). More...

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Sports

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CHRIS KELLY staff LPGA and World Golf Hall of Fame member Nancy Lopez shows her technique as fellow Hall of Famer Amy Alcott and commentator David Feherty and a gallery look on during the celebrity skills exhibition at Forsgate Country Club, Monroe, More...

Fuzzy at Forsgate

CHRIS KELLY staff Champions Tour player Fuzzy Zoeller shows how not to hit a ball during the exhibition portion of the Sovereign Bank Charity Golf Classic at Forsgate Country Club, Monroe. More...

E.B. boys soccer kicks off season with no losses

BY JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent

There's no need to look beyond the 1- 1 tie between East Brunswick and St. Joseph of Metuchen a week ago to know boys soccer parity is alive and well in the Greater Middlesex Conference's Red Division. More...

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