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      February 26, 2009  RSS feed
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      SCOTT FRIEDMAN Tasha Robinson of South River leads the congregation in song during a Black History Month celebration service Sunday at Union Baptist Church, Washington Street. More...
      Deficit expected due to Triangle lawsuits
      Stahl seeks more cuts to defray expected $4M shortfall
      BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

      East Brunswick is facing a financial shortfall that would amount to a 20- cent increase in the municipal tax rate this year. The anticipated budget deficit is a result of the legal battle between East Brunswick and Toll Brothers, the builder that was to purchase and redevelop the Golden Triangle on Route 18. More...

      MVC moving E.B. office to So. Bruns. site
      Ground broken on new 'model' facility on Route 130
      BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer

      The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission will relocate its East Brunswick branch to a new $4.9 million facility in the Dayton section of South Brunswick. State officials recently broke ground on the new, larger building on Route 130. The proposed 6,950-square-foot facility would be "a model agency," one of 20 in the state, according to the commission. More...


      Residents share 'vision' for Spotswood
      Planner: More than 200 respond to survey
      BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

      Spotswood residents want less traffic, and more sidewalks and places where kids can go to hang out. That message has been coming through as borough officials continue with a series of meetings to develop a Community Vision Plan. The second public meeting for residents was held Feb. 18 in the Borough Council chambers. More...


       Bulletin Board
      • Elks has American flags for purchase
      Jamesburg Elks Lodge No. 2180, 74 W. Railroad Ave., is sponsoring a Flag Sale during its Friday-night Fish Fries through Sept. 11. American flags will be available in various sizes, types and price ranges. Complete flag kits also will be offered. The lodge is accepting faded or tattered flags for proper disposition. More...
      • Lenten Fish Dinners to begin at St. Mary's
      • Curtain to rise on 'Urinetown' at EBHS
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       Letters
      • Shooting everything will not solve problems
      Why is it that whenever wildlife seems to get in the way, the "Sarah Palin" philosophy — kill them — seems to take over? This happened with the starlings recently in Franklin. There are also many people suggesting that we do the same with Canada geese. More...
      • Grateful to emergency squad for kindness
      • Tired of hearing from 'complainers' in Milltown
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       Greg Bean's Column
      • article has image An auto fix so simple even a caveman could do it
      As an admitted American car nut, I've watched with horror, disbelief and profound sadness the parade of auto executives coming before Congress with their hands out in recent weeks. General Motors, which had already gotten $17.4 billion in loans from the government, said it needs another $16.6 billion to keep the lights on. More...
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       Obituaries
      • Marjorie M. Roberts Compton
      Mrs. Compton, 87, of North Brunswick, died Feb. 10, 2009, at Saint Peter's University Hospital, New Brunswick. She was head cook at the New Brunswick Board of Education for 30 years, retiring in 1994. She was predeceased by her husband, Raymond G. More...
      • The Rev. Bishoy E. Demetrious
      • Joseph A. Hickey
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       Sports
      • article has image Determination leads Mongelli to milestone
      SRHS senior wrestler has 117 career wins
      Adam Mongelli is proof that "mind over matter" isn't just an expression. When asked what he did to become South River's all-time career winner in wrestling matches, Mongelli pointed to his head. "It all starts here," said the senior, who surpassed Tom Noto's 112 career total earlier this month, and currently has 117 wins. More...
      • Monroe High School boys earn respect in conference
      • Sports Shorts
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