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February 19, 2009 / Front Page

New-look Pine Ridge Park now one of E.B.’s ‘jewels’

Photos add missing pieces to cemetery database

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DINNIGAN’S DIVERSIONS

Students get hands-on ecology lesson at DeVoe

E.B. officer honored for record of combating drunken driving

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Bears have a lot to play for in tourney games

Kenney has EB baseball moving in right direction

Court favors Milltown in Ford Ave. lawsuit

Federal judge remands case to state Superior Court

BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer

Afederal court judge recently ruled in favor of Milltown in a lawsuit centered on the 22.5-acre Ford Avenue redevelopment property. U.S. District Court Judge Anne E. More...

Casino night to raise funds for education foundation

BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

SPOTSWOOD — For anyone who thinks Atlantic City is too far or who wants to gamble, but not with real dollars, the Knights of Columbus is the place to be Friday night. More...

Boro gets by with a little help from two friends

'The Grill Men' have long volunteered their services

BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer

SOUTH RIVER — For the last 30 years, John Scala and Charlie Willever could be seen behind the grill at various borough events. More...

A community garden grows in E. Brunswick

BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

EAST BRUNSWICK — The township's parks have plenty to offer: Soccer fields, basketball and tennis courts, playgrounds, etc. Soon to be added is something many residentsmight not expect — a community garden. More...

Teen to make New York debut at Carnegie Hall

EAST BRUNSWICK — At only 17 years of age and having the unique gift of being equally talented as a soloist on two instruments, Anita Chen is becoming an internationally recognized double-threat on both the violin and piano. More...

Chabad House has new site for programs, shop

Synagogue leasing space until permanent facility is built

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

MONROE — The first Orthodox synagogue in township history has opened in a former office building at the corner of Prospect Plains and Applegarth roads. More...

EBHS bowler: All for the love of the game

Spishock leads Bears to sectional championship

BY JIMMY ALLINDER Staff Writer

His dedication is unmatched, driven by a work ethic that has enabled Dan Spishock to become one of the best high school bowlers in New Jersey. But don't let the fire in his eyes fool you. More...

Chargers, at 17-3, are not to be taken lightly

BY JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent

The Spotswood's boys basketball team may not look all that intimidating when they take the floor, but don't be fooled. When it comes to that intrinsic attribute called desire, Spotswood more than compensates for any physical shortcomings. More...

Letters

Residents communicating concerns on trash

This is an open letter to the mayor, the Township Council and the residents of East Brunswick. There has been a growing base of residents who have expressed concern regarding the proposed change in garbage service. More...

Once-a-week pickup savings not worth it

Iwould like to voice my opinion about the once-a-week garbage pickup Mayor David Stahl is proposing. I read that this would reduce the average tax per house by $20- $30 a year for a homeowner — that's a savings of about 50 cents a week. More...

Flat tax to fund education would require all to pay their fair share

We New Jersey citizens are living with a regressive tax, and it seems the state legislators can't get together to correct the problem. More...

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Obituaries

Albert Joseph Pileggi

Mr. Pileggi, 89, of Bedford, Va., formerly of Spotswood, died Jan. 25, 2009, in Bedford Memorial Hospital. His wife, Betty, died in 1992. More...

Gary S. Toth

Mr. Toth, 61, of South River, died Feb. 4, 2009, in Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. He was a forklift operator with Alco, South Brunswick, where he worked for 15 years. More...

Joan M. Kosa Dziepak

Mrs. Dziepak, 72, of South River, died Feb. 5, 2009, in Pine Brook Care Center, Englishtown. Prior to her retirement in 2007, she was employed as a sales clerk at Fashion Bug, East Brunswick, where she worked for 25 years. More...

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ERIC SUCAR staff East Brunswick High School senior Adam Rosengarten gets ready to roll during a Feb. 12 bowling match against Bishop Ahr in North Brunswick. More...

Golden Triangle deal now headed to court

Toll Brothers, E. Bruns. file respective lawsuits

BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

What was once hoped to be a financial boon for East Brunswick is now the subject of a legal battle. More...

Group seeks new homes for the loyal shepherds

Milltown rescue organization has 11 dogs for adoption

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

They are what Laura Thomsson calls "Velcro dogs." They just love to be with their people. More...

Scientists will discuss shorebird controversy

Environmental lecture series launches at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 24

BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

EAST BRUNSWICK — The Environmental Commission is kicking off its long-anticipated lecture series in a big way next week. More...

County, nonprofits discuss ways to meet demand

Middlesex County officials and about 100 representatives from nonprofit organizations discussed how to serve their clients while having access to fewer resources during a meeting at the county fire academy in Sayreville on Feb. 4. More...

Monroe man, 18, charged with assault, resisting

MONROE — A motor vehicle stop Feb. 9 led to the arrest of two township teenagers, one of whom was charged with assaulting a police officer and resisting arrest. More...

Road, sidewalk upgrades in works for Jamesburg

JAMESBURG — The borough will use state Department of Transportation funding to refurbish a number of roads on the west side of town. More...

EBPD moves two officers up to sergeant, lieutenant

EAST BRUNSWICK — Two police officers have been promoted to vacant supervisory positions in the department. East Brunswick Director of Public Safety Barry W. More...

Former school building again getting attention

E.B. opted not to sell school in 2007; may revisit issue

BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

EAST BRUNSWICK — At least one resident hasn't forgotten the plight of the former McGinnis School, and now Mayor David Stahl says the issue must be revisited. During the Feb. More...