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      January 29, 2009  RSS feed
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      SCOTT FRIEDMAN Janet Dalessandro and grandson Lucas Endress, 2, of Old Bridge, look at the head of an alligator during the Simon Kidgits' Club's Outrageous Reptiles event, hosted by Jenkinson's Aquarium Saturday at Brunswick Square Mall in East Brunswick. More photos, page 8. More...
      E.B. officials tout plan to limit trash collection
      Stahl anticipates savings of $2M over five years
      BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

      Amid some mild criticism, East Brunswick officials are touting the benefits of a plan to switch garbage collection from twice a week to once. During Monday's night's Township Council meeting, officials discussed the plan, which would limit trash collection but purportedly save East Brunswick more than $300,000 per year. More...

      Opponents lose fight to save Forney House
      Historic home demolished Friday; bank to be built
      BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer

      Friday marked the end of a losing battle for preservationists in Milltown, when the historic Forney House met its demise. A group of about a dozen residents, including Mayor Gloria Bradford and Councilman Brian Harto, gathered to watch as demolition began on the nearly 150-yearold house. More...


      Winter almost over?Ask Milltown Mel
      Groundhog to make his first weather prediction Feb. 2
      BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer

      Move over, Punxsutawney Phil. Milltown Mel will soon have his own moment in the sun. Borough residents Jerry and Cathy Guthlein, the groundhog's proud owners, are planning a Groundhog Day celebration of their own, with Mel taking center stage. More...


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      SCOTT FRIEDMAN Nupuor Patel, 14, of East Brunswick, and Rooni Mehta, 14, of Warren, coordinate their movements during Dance Fest, an Indian classical and folk dance event Sunday at the East Brunswick Public Library. The library hosted Discover India events all this week. More...


       Bulletin Board
      • Tickets on sale for Casino Night
      The Spotswood Education Foundation will host a Mardi Gras Fat Friday Casino Night 7-11 p.m. Feb. 20 at Spotswood Knights of Columbus Hall, Crescent Avenue. Cost is $50 per person in advance and includes hot-and-cold hors d'oeuvres, desserts, beer, wine and soda. Individuals who purchase tickets by Feb. 10 will receive an extra $100 in "play" chips. More...
      • Tax workshop slated for Feb. 3 in Milltown
      • Bully-prevention workshop set in E.B.
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       Letters
      • Children real victims of failing economy
      As the economy continues to take its toll on families across the country, we've heard lots of talk about big banks and major automakers. There's been concern for how shrinking resources will affect merchants who rely on the holiday shopping frenzy. Dialogue among friends turns to a comparative discussion of lost investments. More...
      • Wal-Mart will keep working for customers, offering careers
      • Community was generous, even in midst of difficult times
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       Greg Bean's Column
      • article has image In the newspaper business, the only constant is change
      When I landed my first job in journalism 30 years ago this month, I had a freshly minted sheepskin proclaiming my Master of Arts in English (one of the most worthless degrees in the world in terms of making a living), no experience and an over-inflated opinion of my writing ability. More...
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       Obituaries
      • Kenneth G. Cassidy
      Mr. Cassidy, 73, of Monroe Township, died Jan. 9, 2009, at Saint Peter's University Hospital, New Brunswick. He was a shop steward at the International Longshoremen's Association, Local 1804-1, for 40 years, retiring in 2005. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Dorothy Liput Cassidy; two sons, John Cassidy of Clifton, and Kenneth G. Cassidy Jr. More...
      • Vernon Henry Appleby
      • Helen Kanca Golla
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       Sports
      • article has image Rutgers wrestling defeats in-state rival at the RAC
      ERIC SUCAR staff Rutgers' Trevor Melde (l) battles over position with Rider's Fred Rodgers during their 141-pound bout held at the Rutgers Athletic Center in Piscataway on Jan. 24. Melde won the match by a score of 3-0 as the Scarlet Knights won the meet by a score of 18-16. More...
      • E.B. boys hoops on the brink of postseason berth
      • article has image Spotswood boys hoops team playing well
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