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      April 2, 2009  RSS feed
      SCOTT FRIEDMAN "Sunny Flower," aka Jackie Poirier of Monroe, serves up some pasta during Saturday's "Pa-Sketti Dinner" fundraiser presented by Fools for Christ, the clown group at the Presbyterian Church in Jamesburg. Members of the group visit nursing homes, participate in community events, and generally help to spread cheer to those in need. Another photo, page 19. More...
      Officials fear years ahead will bring more tough choices

      Despite recent cuts to workforce and services, the 2009 Jamesburg municipal budget would bring a $133 increase in taxes on the average borough home. The Borough Council voted 4- 1 on March 25 to introduce the budget, which stands at $5.47 million, up from $5.37 million last year. More...

      Court rulings allow pipeline co. to clear right of way

      After three years, it appears that a group of residents in East Brunswick has finally lost its fight to keep the trees along their street. Williams, the company that owns the Transco natural gas pipeline that runs through parts of East Brunswick, is scheduled to remove trees along Timber Road next week. More...


      Active children--whether simply on the go or on the playing field--have special nutritional needs. Although that goes without saying, young people often skip on the essentials, and need education and guidance on the importance of good nutrition. More...


      CHRIS KELLY staff East Brunswick High School student David Kolchmeyer, 17, performs with saxophonist and composer Grace Kelly in front of the school's secondary instrumental students March 17. Kelly, 16, of Brookline, Mass., who has recorded or performed with many notable musicians, taught a master class last week thanks to an East Brunswick Education Foundation grant in memory of the school band's former band director, Mario "Chic" DeCarolis. More...


      Elks Lodge No. 2370 will sponsor a Breakfast With the Easter Bunny and Egg Hunt 9:30-11 a.m. April 11 at the lodge, Oakmont Avenue and Hardenburg Lane, East Brunswick. The Bunny will arrive at 10:45 a.m. More...
      The governor and our Legislature keep pushing our towns for shared services and consolidation. It's time for them to practice what they preach. We have 40 legislative districts in our state with 40 senators and 80 Assembly members. Each has his or her own office and staff. Senators each get $236,725 for staffing and expenses, and the Assembly members each get $174,562. More...
      Spring break. The very mention of the words conjures up images of college kids running amok on beaches, partying in the streets and showing up on "Girls Gone Wild." It's enough to cause great apprehension in the hearts of moral-teaching parents worldwide. More...
      The email message was enough to make little beads of sweat break out on my forehead and set my heart to thumping with dread. It said one of my brothers had invited me to join Twitter so he and I could Tweet. It's not easy keeping true to my Luddite philosophies in today's society, but I do my best. More...
      Mrs. Durovich, 82, of South River, died March 24, 2009, in Saint Peter's University Hospital, New Brunswick. Surviving are her husband, Harry Durovich; two sons, Robert Durovich, and his wife, Karen, of Chapel Hill, N.C. More...
      PHOTOS BY JEFF GRANIT staff The Monroe High School boys lacrosse team took on New Egypt High School in a scrimmage in Monroe on March 27. More...