April 9, 2009 RSS feed / Front Page

Field of five seek seats in So. River

Voters to choose from three incumbents, two newcomers
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer

Five candidates are vying for the three available three-year terms on the Board of Education. More...

Advocates seek safe homes for racehorses

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

Barbara Luna of Long Branch has a mission: Placing racehorses in safe adoptive homes or retirement organizations. More...

FAMILY FITNESS - Advertorial

by Gloria Averbuch

The family that plays together, gets fit together. More...

Corzine: Dire times call for tough choices

Governor defends budget as maintaining priorities
BY JENNIFER AND BRIAN DONAHUE Staff Writer

In the weeks since delivering his $29.8 billion budget proposal, Gov. More...

State aid helps Jamesburg keep increase to 3.3 cents

BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

JAMESBURG — School taxes would rise 3.3 cents, partly due to debt service, under a 2009-10 budget proposed by the Board of Education. More...

Fire confined to new store at Brunswick Square Mall

EAST BRUNSWICK — A fire broke out early Tuesday morning at a new store at the Brunswick Square Mall, Route 18. A security officer, who was the only person in the mall at the time, called 911 at 5:45 a.m. More...

On the hunt

SCOTT FRIEDMAN Emily Debelis, 8, of South River, gets ready to gather eggs during the annual Spring Egg Hunt sponsored by South River Parks & Recreation Saturday at Varga Park in South River. More...

Mayor shares insight on Bill of Rights issues

Stahl leads discussion as part of ongoing series
BY MARY ANNE ROSS Correspondent

The East Brunswick Historical Society is not letting the 220th anniversary of the Bill of Rights go unnoticed. The local historians are in the midst of a three-part series of events focusing on aspects of the first 10 amendments to the U.S. More...

Challengers say change is needed on E.B. board

BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

EAST BRUNSWICK — Saying it's time for changes, a new slate of candidates is looking to unseat three incumbents on the Board of Education. More...

Letters

Urges residents to vote yes for budget

Parents of Monroe Township School District students, please remember to vote 2-9 p.m. on April 21 at the Monroe Township Recreation Center. This is a very important year, and every single voter needs to come out. More...

Seeks to clear up misinformation regarding school budget

As president of the East Brunswick Board of Education, I am writing to address recent comments made regarding the school district, many of which include facts that are either grossly misleading or altogether false. More...

Don't let platitudes interfere with good judgment

We are seeing the expected parade of letters to the editor "supporting education." Often these letters are written at the behest of current school officials or board candidates to accomplish two things. More...

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Obituaries

Richard Landi

Mr. Landi, 77, of East Brunswick, died March 26, 2009, in Golden Living Center, Old Bridge. His wife, Millie, died in 1994. More...

Alma S. Stray Meyer

Mrs. Meyer, 80, of Helmetta, died March 23, 2009, in Raritan Bay Medical Center, Perth Amboy division. She taught confirmation classes for more than 30 years at the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, Old Bridge. Her husband, Gustave O. More...

Kathleen R. Lauzon

Mrs. Lauzon, 59, of South Brunswick, died March 25, 2009, at the Center for Hope, Scotch Plains. She was employed at East Brunswick School District for 30 years, 22 of which was as librarian at Frost Elementary School, retiring in 2005. More...

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Photo

SCOTT FRIEDMAN Linda Fischer and daughter Tiffany, 4, of South River, have some fun during the annual Spring Egg Hunt sponsored by South River Parks & Recreation Saturday at Varga Park. More...

Support from home makes service easier

Sergeant in Iraq says she misses family, friends, shopping
BY MARY ANNE ROSS Correspondent

When Stefanie Simi announced she was joining the National Guard, her family was surprised, and more than a little worried. A 2001 graduate of East Brunswick High School, Stefanie had not previously expressed any interest in the service. More...

ReRun betters odds for a horse's new life

Monroe woman runs adoption program for former racehorses
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

Her father was a jockey, and the family made their living from racehorses. Today, Laurie Condurso Lane helps former racehorses continue living after their days at the track are over. More...

E.B. middle school teacher charged in sexual assault

EAST BRUNSWICK — A middle school teacher was arrested last week on charges that he allegedly sexually assaulted a student. More...

Milltown officials mull acquisition of building

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

MILLTOWN — A fierce storm two years ago made officials realize how vulnerable the borough's electrical substation and public works garage are to flooding. More...

Three seek four seats on Jamesburg board

Two incumbents, one newcomer seek full terms
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

JAMESBURG — Only three candidates will be on the ballot April 21 for four open seats on the Board of Education. More...

E.B. Township asks residents with special needs to register

BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

EAST BRUNSWICK — The township has a new program designed to warn first responders about any special needs of the people they are helping. More...

Fundraisers

April 10 • Good Friday Fish Fry, sponsored by the Pastor's Aid Ministry at Union Baptist Church of South River, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., at the church, 76 Washington St. Cost for a fish sandwich is $5; sides of homemade salads and cakes, $2 each. More...

Salon owner: Waxing ban could close shop

So. River/So. Amboy business petitions to legalize procedure
BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent

Alocal salon is at the forefront of the statewide controversy over Brazilian waxing. Jaira's Salon in South River, which provides a variety of salon services, until recently had offered Brazilian waxing services as well. More...

Three board incumbents hope to continue service

BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

EAST BRUNSWICK — Bringing years of experience and knowledge to the table, three incumbents seeking re-election to the Board of Education agree that the biggest challenges they face are school financing and the economy. Vicki Becker, Dr. More...

Bulletin Board

Church to sponsor Good Friday Fish Fry

The Pastor's Aid Ministry at Union Baptist Church of South River, 76 Washington St., will hold a Good Friday Fish Fry 10 a.m.-5 p.m. April 10. Cost for a fish sandwich will be $5. More...

Tickets on sale for Scouts Comedy Night

The Boy Scouts of Central New Jersey will sponsor a Comedy Night fundraiser beginning at 7 p.m. April 26 at the Stress Factory, New Brunswick. Doors will open at 5 p.m. More...

JFVS sponsoring teen support group

The Jewish Family and Vocational Service of Middlesex County (JFVS) is offering Being a Successful Teenager, a support group for teens ages 13-17. Meetings are held 6:45-8 p.m. Wednesdays in the JFVS Milltown location, 32 Ford Ave. More...

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Columns

Sure could use a little bit of good news today

Coda • GREG BEAN

Every day, I wake up with a different song playing on an endless loop in my brain. Why my brain picks that day's song has always been a mystery to me. More...

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Sports

Sky Blue FC falls to L.A. in opener

BY JAMIE ROMM Staff Writer

BRIDGEWATER — Women's professional soccer was introduced to New Jersey on Sunday when more than 6,000 fans watched the home team, Sky Blue FC, take on the best women's soccer player in the world. More...

Bears bring offensive talent to plate in '09

Senior Samantha Ur is key ingredient on the mound
BY JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent

When East Brunswick High School's softball team is cranking on all cylinders, it will beat an opponent like Old Bridge, which the Bears managed, 4-2, in the season-opener last week. More...

Monroe hopes young players adapt quickly

BY JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent

You don't absorb the loss of topflight talent due to graduation like Monroe Township High School did, and not feel it. So when coach Keith Hudak talks about the prospects for his team this spring, you start talking in terms of rebuilding. More...

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