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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

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CHRIS KELLY staff Becca Lubitz sponges down an April 25 car wash fundraiser to benefit the East Brunswick High School girls lacrosse team. More...

Students use creativity in books for Ugandans

Project aims to help youth at school in war-torn nation

BY BRIAN DONAHUE Staff Writer

EAST BRUNSWICK — A group of teachers at East Brunswick High School have volunteered to participate in a humanitarian project in which students create books to be used at a school in Uganda. More...

Girl, 17, critically injured in crash

JAMESBURG — A borough teenager was critically injured when she was involved in a motor vehicle accident last week. The 58- year-old driver of the other vehicle was charged with driving while intoxicated following the accident. More...

Ground broken on new building for food pantry

JAMESBURG — The borough celebrated the groundbreaking April 26 on a new building to house the Deacons' Food Cupboard. The 50-by-30-foot building will be located on the grounds of the Jamesburg Presbyterian Church, 175 Gatzmer Ave. More...

Korten, Ferraro seek seat on E.B. council

One-year unexpired term will be on November ballot

BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

EAST BRUNSWICK — Though it may not grab the attention of last year's mayor and council campaigns, there will be a local election this November. More...

Milltown water rates going up in 3rd quarter

MILLTOWN — Water and sewer rates will rise by 8 percent, but will pay for some much-needed improvements. The Borough Council voted unanimously to raise the rates at its April 27 meeting. More...

Children's indoor rec. facility opens in E.B.

BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

EAST BRUNSWICK — Answering the cries of parents and children who say there isn't enough for kids to do in the township, a group of local business people has opened a new business just for children. More...

Fundraisers

May 7 • Golf Outing, sponsored by the South River-East Brunswick Rotary Club, at the Meadows at Middlesex, Plainsboro. Cost is $150 per golfer; includes greens fees, electric cart, lunch, dinner, beverages, awards. More...

Letters

Turned off after latest 'political episode'

Kudos to New Jersey's Gov. Jon Corzine and state Attorney General Anne Milgram for breaking up one of the biggest and oldest pay-to-play schemes in state history. More...

Candidates offer thanks for support

We would like to thank the residents of South River for allowing us the opportunity to represent them on the Board of Education. We spent several weeks walking door-to-door within our borough. More...

Wants residents to ask questions, expect truthful answers

On April 21 the East Brunswick Board of Education election recognized one of the historically lowest voter turnouts on record and yet one of the highest approval ratings for the school budget. More...

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Obituaries

James H. Dalton

Mr. Dalton, 80, of East Brunswick, died April 23, 2009, in Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. He was predeceased by a daughter-in-law, Joanne Dalton. More...

Michael J. Grubniak

Mr. Grubniak, 72, of Old Bridge, died April 19, 2009, in Saint Peter's University Hospital, New Brunswick. Prior to his retirement, he owned Village Eatery, East Brunswick, for 18 years. More...

John S. Grabowski

Mr. Grabowski, 84, of the Madison Park section of Old Bridge, died April 23, 2009, in Summerhill Nursing Home, Old Bridge. He served as a special policeman for Madison Township (now Old Bridge) 1957-59. More...

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Shovels in the dirt as E.B. opens garden

Eighty plots sold out quickly for inaugural season

BY MARY ANNE ROSS Correspondent

After two years of planning, East Brunswick's Community Garden opened Saturday with plenty of good will, a few laughs and lots of digging and planting. More...

Troupe is preparing for first season at new theater

East Brunswick, Playhouse 22 sign deal for use of arts center

BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

Playhouse 22 is back. Nearly four years after performing its final show in its former home on Dunhams Corner Road, the local theater troupe will begin a full season of productions this fall. More...

Advocate says officials violated disclosure laws

Ethics Board chairman calls lack of filings 'unfortunate'

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

Acomplaint has been filed with the Ethics Board claiming that numerous Milltown officials failed to file their required financial disclosure statements with the borough. More...

Former Eckerd building will get two new uses

BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer

SOUTH RIVER — After several years of being known as the vacant Eckerd drugstore, the building on the corner of Thomas and Main streets will now house a Dunkin' Donuts restaurant and a Laundromat. More...

Police: Man carjacked at E.B. mall

EAST BRUNSWICK — Police are investigating a carjacking that took place Monday evening outside the Brunswick Square Mall, Route 18. More...

Two officials recognized for over 20 years of service

Pucci, Nalitt continue service that began in 1988

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

MONROE — Friends and family filled the council chambers recently as Mayor Richard Pucci and Councilman Irwin Nalitt were recognized by the New Jersey State League of Municipalities for their longtime service to the community. More...

Fitness club relocates to former bowling alley

EAST BRUNSWICK — New York Sports Clubs, which operates 112 locations in the tri-state area, celebrated the opening of a new facility last week at 300 Route 18 north. More...

Chasing pavement

PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR staff Left: Runners take off from the starting line of the annual Spotswood 5K Challenge Saturday at Spotswood High School. More...

Husband, wife get jail time for bilking clients

Couple allegedly defrauded about 47 investors of $2.5M

BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer

ASouth River couple has been sentenced to federal prison for bilking nearly $2.5 million from approximately 47 investors over a six-year period and evading the payment of federal income taxes. More...

Leaf pickup to continue despite tightened budget

EAST BRUNSWICK — Despite discussing the idea, the township will not force residents to bag their leaves and will continue allowing them to rake their leaves to the curb. More...

Bulletin Board

Yard Sale to raise funds for Scout troop

Girl Scout Troop No. 81251, South River, will hold a troop Yard Sale 8 a.m.- noon (no early-birds) May 9 at the Little House, West George Street, off DeVoe Street, South River. More...

Polish Alliance offers trip to Trump Marina

Polish National Alliance Lodge No. 1728 will sponsor a May 17 bus trip to Trump Marina Casino, Atlantic City. The bus will depart at 10 a.m. from the Sayreville Borough Hall parking lot, Main Street. Cost is $22. More...

Ecumenical prayer service slated in S.R.

The South River Council of Congregations will host an ecumenical prayer service to mark National Day of Prayer 7 p.m. May 7 at St. Stephen Protomartyr Roman Catholic Church, William Street, South River. The community is invited to attend. More...

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