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      February 5, 2009  RSS feed
      SCOTT FRIEDMAN Milltown Mel saw his shadow Monday morning, Groundhog Day, thus predicting six more weeks of winter. Jerry Guthlein, holding the groundhog in front of the other Groundhog Wranglers, is raising Mel and plans to have Punxsutawney-like festivities at his North Main Street home each year. More...
      Scott excited to take service to next level as freeholder

      For Millie Scott, attending the inauguration of President Barack Obama was the thrill of a lifetime. It held special significance for Scott, who recently became the first African American to serve on the Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders, after being elected the same day as Obama. More...

      Says more costs will be cut to minimize tax burden

      In his first State of the Township address, Mayor David Stahl said this is a difficult time for East Brunswick, but by making sacrifices and working as a team, the town can succeed. Stahl gave the speech Jan. 27 at the East Brunswick Chateau, opening by discussing the economic challenges facing the nation as a whole. More...


      SCOTT FRIEDMAN Monroe Township Library Foundation Vice President Robert Pladdys addresses an enthusiastic audience that overflowed into the hallway during Saturday's ceremonial ribbon-cutting of the library's renovation and expansion project. Paintings by township resident Nancie Gunkelman adorn the walls. More...


      Bin operators would need permit; could face fines

      Milltown officials are hoping a new law will help rid the town of neglected clothing bins that become unsightly and overstuffed with donations. Officials will vote next week on an ordinance that would enhance Milltown's ability to enforce rules regarding the collection bins. Michael G. More...


      EAST BRUSNWICK — The township's school district will cut busing for some private school students who do not live along remote or hazardous routes. More...


      The East Brunswick Woman's Club will hold its next meeting at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 10 at the Chelsea at East Brunswick, Cranbury Road. The club is open to women in East Brunswick and surrounding communities who wish to promote civic, educational and social activities. New members are always welcome. More...
      Incidents of violence and suicide involving returning veterans who have served in Iraq and Afghanistan are of great concern to everyone. Local papers across the country have reported on the numerous stories of assault, suicide, rape and homicide. More...
      Besides hanging out at his Texas ranch since vacating the White House, George W. Bush has apparently been spending some of his free time planning his presidential library. The library, projected to cost between $200 million and $500 million, will sit on about 25 acres at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. More...
      Mr. DiBella, 79, of Milltown, died Jan. 21, 2009, at home. Prior to his retirement in 1994, he was an English teacher at J.P. Stevens High School, Edison. He also owned and operated three beauty salons with his wife. He was predeceased by his wife, Angela Cantore DiBella, in 1996, and by a son, Joseph DiBella Jr., in 1986. More...
      Monroe's Saley makes finals at 145 pounds
      If Monroe's wrestlers had any thoughts about finishing among the elite teams in this past weekend's Greater Middlesex Conference tournament, that notion was put to rest Friday night after the opening round. More...