December 13, 2008 RSS feed / Front Page

Group seeks to identify graves at old cemetery

Some of those buried are South RIver's earliest known residents
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer

On two hot summer days last July, four members of the South River Historical & Preservation Society (SRH&PS) set out to decipher and record every inscription in the Old School Baptist Church cemetery on Main Street. More...

State doles out $500K for Riva Ave., Farms Rd.

BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

EAST BRUNSWICK — A large part of Riva Avenue and all of Farms Road will be reconstructed thanks to $500,000 in grants from the state Department of Transportation. More...

Stahl considers options to help E.B.'s economy

EAST BRUNSWICK — Township officials will look at the idea of using tax breaks to attract more businesses to the township. More...

Officials to move up meetings due to length

BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

SPOTSWOOD — Borough Council meetings are expected to soon begin a halfhour earlier, in light of the fact they tend to run later than in the past. More...

Helmetta receives grant for Old Forge Road work

HELMETTA — The borough has received a $197,000 state Department of Transportation grant for the reconstruction of Old Forge Road. More...

Plaque dedication

Maria and Luigi Marciante stand with the plaque dedicated to their son, the late U.S. Army Cpl. Luigi Marciante Jr. during a recent ceremony at Immaculate Conception Church in Spotswood. More...

Skating historian keeps rolling along

BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer

At the age of 7, Chester Fried of South River put on his first pair of roller skates, and since then he has never stopped rolling. More...

Letters

Mumbai murders stun and sadden local rabbi

On Black Friday the news I so dreaded was confirmed. My close friend and classmate, Rabbi Gavriel Holtzberg and his wife, Rivki Holtzberg, were brutally murdered by terrorists along with hundreds of other victims in Mumbai, India. More...

State should protect health in the workplace

During this season of thanksgiving, I am grateful I live and work in a state that protects my health in the workplace. But surprisingly, this is not the case for all New Jersey workers. More...

Gun bill would not stop criminals from killing

Another "crackpot" bill — "One Gun a Month" — drawn up in our state Legislature. How is restricting legal gun owners from buying a gun whenever they want supposed to stop a criminal from killing someone? More...

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Obituaries

John J. Prusakowski

Mr. Prusakowski, 72, of Port St. Lucie, Fla., formerly of Sayreville, died Nov. 20, 2008, in Stuart, Fla. Prior to his retirement, he worked for National Lead Industries, Sayreville, and for the State of New Jersey as a maintenance supervisor. More...

Eduardo Giancola

Mr. Giancola, 59, of Monroe, died Nov. 24, 2008, in the University of Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia. He was the former owner of Monroe Auto Body. More...

Rita Hyman Gluckman

Mrs. Gluckman, 86, of Monroe, formerly of North Brunswick, died Nov. 22, 2008, at home. Surviving are her husband, Herbert W. More...

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Business

Spotswood woman uses vet background 'fur' new biz

Whisker Away offers pet sitting, dog walking BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer

SPOTSWOOD — Teresa Herrera is using her background in the veterinary field and her passion for animals to begin her own pet-sitting and dogwalking business. More...

$140K settlement seeds area eco-projects

BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer

Environmental groups across Middlesex County will be receiving additional funds as a $140,000 settlement awarded to the Edison Wetlands Association from landfill firm Edgeboro Disposal will be distributed among 14 different organizations for variou More...

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New super appointed in Monroe

School chief in Westampton district will succeed Ferrie
BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer

After a conducting a search over the course of six months, the Monroe Township Board of Education appointed a new superintendent of schools Dec. 4. More...

Mourners bid farewell to county's top official

Crabiel remembered for love of family, public service
BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer

Hundreds of family, friends and colleagues of David B. Crabiel gathered to mourn the loss of the longtime county government leader last week in Milltown, where he lived his entire life. More...

Council adopts $25M bond for Golden Tri

Officials decline to discuss negotiations with developer
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

EAST BRUNSWICK — Township officials said Monday there is little information they can provide as to the negotiations with Toll Brothers over the future of the Golden Triangle. More...

It's the holiday season

JENNIFER AMATO Billy Kloos, 14, and his brother Ryan, 12, worked since October decorating their Sterling Court home for the holidays. More...

Local musician sticks to tradition on debut

Mark Miklos of East Brunswick writes and plays raw bluegrass
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

Bluegrass music is alive and well in the heart of ... East Brunswick? That's thanks in part to Mark Miklos, a township resident who just released his first full-length CD. More...

Three charged in theft from college union

Three employees of Middlesex County College, Edison, were charged with theft from their employee union last week. More...

Drama teacher faces sex assault charges

Howell resident suspended from position at OBHS
BY BRIAN DONAHUE Staff Writer

Ateacher at Old Bridge High School in Middlesex County has been suspended without pay after being arrested last week and charged with having had a sexual relationship with a student. More...

Nude nightclub charged with violating state law

After Dark club's proximity to residential area at issue
BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer

OLD BRIDGE — The management of a township go-go bar that became host to nude dancing is facing criminal charges and township fines. Police arrested After Dark manager Gregorio Russo on Dec. More...

YMCA honors attorney, E.B. high school senior

EAST BRUNSWICK — The Raritan Valley YMCA recently honored David Lonksi as Adult Volunteer of the Year, and Aileen Saatchi as Youth Volunteer of the Year. The two were recognized at a New Jersey State YMCA Volunteer and Public Policy dinner. More...

Bulletin Board

Tickets available for Santa Breakfast

A 30th anniversary Breakfast With Santa, featuring a special appearance by a magician and photos with Santa, is set for 8:30-10:30 a.m. Dec. 13 at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 367 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. Last serving will be at 9:30 a.m. More...

Donations sought for chamber food drive

The East Brunswick Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring its annual Holiday Food Drive through Dec. 19. Donations of nonperishable kosher and nonkosher food items are sought to benefit needy families in the East Brunswick area. The Society of St. More...

Youngsters invited to Breakfast With Santa

The South River Elementary School PTA will sponsor a Breakfast With Santa 10-11:30 a.m. Dec. 20 in the cafetorium at South River Middle School, 3 Montgomery St. Youngsters up to age 10 are welcome to attend. More...

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Columns

We'll be giving you credit, whether you want it or not

Coda • GREG BEAN

If you believe the evening news (which I don't always), you've learned that one effect of the national economic meltdown is that it's darned near impossible to get credit these days. More...

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Sports

Getting pulled along

ERIC SUCAR staff Rutgers running back Jourdan Brooks drags Louisville defenders with him on a second-quarter run during his team's 63-14 victory on Dec. 4 at Rutgers Stadium. For a full game story, please go to page 57. More...

Rams look to bounce back from rough hoops season

South River boys finished 4-19 a year ago
BY JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent

When you hear the coach make pronouncements like "we're still trying to figure things out," and "the mistakes we're making now are fixable," you can pretty much predict that South River's boys basketball team enters this season with a lot of uncert More...

Small Spotswood hoops team looking for big results

BY JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent

Spotswood's boys basketball team enters this campaign with no player on the team taller than 6-foot-1 and the vast majority under six feet. However, what the Chargers lack in height, they more than make up for in talent. More...

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