October 9, 2008 RSS feed / Front Page

Mayor breaks 3-3 tie to OK 2008 budget

Councilmen trade barbs on tab, meeting attendance
BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer

Milltown officials voted a second time to approve the 2008 municipal budget Oct. 1. Though the Borough Council had voted 3-2 to pass the nearly $8 million budget Sept. More...

Mayoral candidates face off on E.B. issues

Stahl, Calvano, Klemp running for mayor Nov. 4
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

EAST BRUNSWICK — There was no shortage of ill will between the three mayoral candidates during a recent debate at the township's public library. More...

Second suspect indicted in '07 Sayreville murder

SAYREVILLE — Two suspects have now been indicted in the June 2007 shooting death of Marquis Maing outside a borough apartment building. More...

EBHS to mark 50th with events Fri., Sat.

EAST BRUNSWICK — A series of events are planned this weekend to mark the 50th anniversary of East Brunswick High School (EBHS). The gala weekend will begin at 5 p.m. Fridaywith a kickoff barbecue on the the school's senior patio. More...

Town spending among hot topics at debate

BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

EAST BRUNSWICK — Republicans attacked the Township Council's spending record, while Democrats applauded the recent accomplishments of the governing body. So it went during the Oct. 1 candidates'debate at the East Brunswick Public Library. More...

Letters

No reason to carry cell phones in school

This one is a no-brainer. Students should not be allowed to carry cell phones during regular school hours. When I was in high school (Manalapan, class of 1982), there were no cell phones and we managed just fine. More...

Writer, official should consider needs of disabled

Iam writing this letter in response to the three recent letters regarding handicapped persons in Spotswood. Firstly, I would like to thank Terry Dunn for her efforts and I understand her complete frustration. More...

Toll hikes unfair to overburdened commuters

While I recognize that additional revenue would be required for expansion or possibly maintenance of the current toll roads including the New Jersey Turnpike, commuters that use these three roads should not be considered a bottomless pit at the rea More...

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Columns

Coda •

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 Dec. 19, 2007). More...

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Schools

South River schools see 2nd-grade surge

BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer

SOUTH RIVER — An unusually large influx of students entering the second grade at the end of August has left school officials scrambling to mitigate the seven second-grade class sizes at the South River Primary School. More...

College recognizes Ostrov for outstanding citizenship

EAST BRUNSWICK — Businessman, philanthropist and local resident Gerald M. Ostrov has received Middlesex County College's highest honor, the Paige D. L'Hommedieu Outstanding Citizenship Award. More...

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Sports

Monroe field hockey on a roll

BY JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent

If the thought around the Greater Middlesex Conference is that Monroe's surprising tournament championship and best-ever record of 14-2-2 last year was a flash in the pan, forget about it. More...

Monroe boys soccer riding high with six victories

BY JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent

Monroe's boys soccer team has a well-earned reputation for always finishing in the upper echelon of the Greater Middlesex Conference standings. The question is just how high can the Falcons fly this season? More...

Fish On

Bass, blues readily available
• RON NUZZOLO

From Sandy Hook beach to Seaside Park, anglers are finding bass along the surf. Bass and big blues invaded the Navesink this week along with a good mix of weakfish. Bass were taken up to 22 pounds on clam and bunker. More...

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Photo

SCOTT FRIEDMAN The sights and sounds of carnival life came to town Saturday for the Pride in Milltown Day, held at Borough Park. More photos, page 23. More...

A special football program takes off

Challenger teams added for Pop Warner programs
BY MARY ANNE ROSS Correspondent

History was made in East Brunswick recently with the first annual Pop Warner Challenger Bowl. More...

Feud continues over Ford Ave. cleanup

Dispute centers on whether capping will be sufficient
BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer

As litigation over the Ford Avenue redevelopment plan in Milltown continues, so does the debate over the cleanup of the property. More...

Residents may vote for new Hall of Fame class

The New Jersey Hall of Fame has announced 30 nominees in five categories as the organization launched voting for the class of 2008. More...

Man, 19, charged in burglaries

SPOTSWOOD — DNA evidence led police to arrest a borough man on charges that he committed burglaries at homes in both Spotswood and Monroe. Police believe Kyle J. More...

Pride of the Milltowners

Above: Jimmy Clark, 7, (from left) Nicholas Vitale, 6, and Holden Schley, 6, all of Milltown, come face to face with Mr. Sparky, the town's mechanical fire dog, during Pride in Milltown Day, held at Borough Park Saturday. More...

Bulletin Board

Raritan Bay Cougars slate spaghetti dinner

The Raritan Bay Cougars will hold a spaghetti dinner to help fund any travel expenses for the Pop Warner cheerleading and football teams that may advance to competitions and postseason play. The fundraiser will be held 6-8 p.m. Monday, Oct. More...

Sayreville Aux. Police seeks new members

Sayreville Auxiliary Police are seeking new members to join its volunteer force. Interested applicants must be 18 years of age or older, be able to pass a criminal background check and possess a valid New Jersey driver's license. More...

Joshua Center open for food and clothing

The "Joshua Center" food bank and clothing donation center is open at the Union Baptist Church of South River, Inc., 76 Washington St., South River. Hours available for persons in need are 9:30-11:30 am and 5:30-7:30 p.m. More...

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Opinion

East Brunswick has a lot at stake Nov. 4

Campaigning is in full swing for several important local elections in Middlesex County, but the one with the most significance may be that of East Brunswick. More...

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Red State / Blue State

Red State/ Blue State

Palin gives as good as she gets
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 Greater Media Newspapers. Dear Greg: Welcome back, old friend. More...

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Obituaries

Florence Cobleigh Salthammer

Mrs. Salthammer, 82, of Jackson, and formerly of East Brunswick, died Sept. 16, 2008, at Bartley Healthcare in Jackson. She was a secretary for Merrill Lynch in New York City for 15 years before her retirement in 1980. More...

Daniel J. Gizzi

Mr. Gizzi, 75, a resident of Sayreville for 35 years, died Sept. 29, 2008, at Summer Hill Nursing Home in Old Bridge. A U.S. Army veteran, hew was a component tester for Western Electric, AT&T and Lucent Technologies before his retirement. Mr. More...

Michael "Tank" Listowski

Mr. Listowski, 54, of Pennsauken, died Sept. 24, 2008, at Cooper Medical Center, Camden. He was raised in South River and graduated from South River High School. More...

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