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July 9, 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

Monroe concert series gets started tonight

Six free shows to be held at 6 p.m. on Thursdays

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

Thursday is live music night in Thompson Park this summer. Starting tonight and running for six consecutive weeks, the Monroe Township Cultural Arts Commission (MTCAC) will present concerts geared to a variety of tastes. More...

Board finalizing plans for school referendum

Approval would set project in motion for 2012 opening

BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

School officials, who plan to present a September referendum for the construction of a new Memorial Elementary School in East Brunswick, have been working to scale back the cost of the facility. More...

Series lands EBTV on the awards trail

BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

EAST BRUNSWICK — A series produced by EBTV has won a tristate award given out for the best public television programming. More...

New principal takes reins at Applegarth

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

MONROE — A new principal took the helm at the Applegarth Middle School last week. Chari Chanley is already familiar to students and staff, as she has served as assistant principal at the school since August 2003. More...

Gallery showcases paintings by Highland Park resident

SPOTSWOOD — The Academy of Music on Main Street will display oil paintings by Bill Giacalone of Highland Park in its art gallery through Sept. 29. More...

Jersey Kidz ready to rock the masses

Band fronted by E.B. youth performing at Six Flags

BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

EAST BRUNSWICK — Mick Jagger may be well into his 60s, but rock and roll is still the music of youth. One needs to look no farther than East Brunswick for proof. More...

Horse enthusiasts enjoy a day of fun

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

MONROE — Years ago, horse shows and other equine events were held regularly at Thompson Park. More...

Letters

Stahl is wrong on DARE, police in schools

As a graduate of East Brunswick public schools, I was very concerned to read that Mayor David Stahl plans on eliminating the DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) program in our school system ("East Brunswick Redeploying Cops to Regular Police Wor More...

Suggestions for improving tax-amnesty effort

As the tally for New Jersey's tax-amnesty program hits $700 million, politicians are quick to "gift" it back to the public. Yet, I wonder if they have asked why the amnesty program was so successful. More...

TNR is most effective, cheapest way to control feral cats

Project TNR (Trap-Neuter- Release) applauds the Old Bridge Animal Rights Association (OBARA) for reaching out to the community to offer its services in managing the township's feral-cat population. More...

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Obituaries

Louis Donise Sr.

Mr. Donise, 56, of Edison died June 16, 2009, at JFK Medical Center, Edison. Born in Houston, Texas, he had resided in South River before moving to Edison 15 years ago. Mr. More...

Helen M. Nemeth Dorko

Mrs. Dorko, 74, of East Brunswick, formerly of New Brunswick and the Port Reading section of Woodbridge, died June 29, 2009, in Raritan Bay Medical Center, Old Bridge division. Her husband, Alexander Dorko, died in 1993. More...

Carl Cantore

Mr. Cantore, 71, of Edison, died June 25, 2009, in Saint Peter's University Hospital, New Brunswick. A sister, Angela DiBella, died in 1996. Surviving is a nephew, John DiBella of Milltown. More...

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STEVEN M. BARON Members of the D.B. Kelly Pipes & Drums march in Milltown's annual Fourth of July parade under sunny skies Saturday. More...

State forces school districts to merge

Helmetta district folded into Spotswood school system

BY BRIAN DONAHUE Staff Writer

State officials last week ordered the consolidation of the Helmetta and Spotswood school districts, a move that some local officials described as abrupt and worrisome. More...

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ERIC SUCAR staff Diane Blackwell of Millstone sits atop her horse Sonny before taking part in a horseback game during the Horsemen's Association of Millstone Township (HAMT) annual Fun Day at Thompson Park in Monroe on June 27. See story, page 31. More...

Legion plans fundraiser event due to burglary

Unknown suspects broke into Milltown post June 22

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

MILLTOWN — A burglary that took place last month may mean that senior veterans in nursing homes and various civic organizations will not be able to receive help from the Joyce Kilmer American Legion Post 25. More...

Firm readies vision plan for Spotswood council

BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

SPOTSWOOD — The planning company hired by the borough is reviewing all the information gathered for the borough's Community Vision Plan. More...

Signs and lines on way to S.R.

SOUTH RIVER — The borough is embarking on a new program called Signs and Lines for Safety. More...

A festive Fourth

Above: The Joseph A. Ferko String Band performs as they march in Milltown's annual Fourth of July parade Saturday. Below: Fireworks light up the sky in the evening, bringing an end to a day of festivities. Interstate Fireworks conducted the event. More...

Fundraisers

July 10 • Art Auction, sponsored by the Monroe Township Public Library Foundation, preview at 6 p.m., event begins at 7 p.m., at the Monroe Township Public Library, 4 Municipal Plaza. Walltodo Ltd., of New York will conduct the event. More...

Bulletin Board

Library panel slates July 10 Art Auction

The Monroe Township Public Library Foundation will hold its live Art Auction at 7 p.m. July 10 at the Monroe Township Public Library, 4 Municipal Plaza. A preview is set for 6 p.m. More...

Wolverines seeking golfers and sponsors

The Monroe Wolverines will sponsor its third annual Golf Outing beginning at 1 p.m. Sept. 11 at the Concordia Golf Club, Monroe. Check-in will be at noon. Hot dogs, chips and soda will be served. More...

Free summer concerts slated at county parks

The Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders' free summer concert series will continue with upcoming performances in four county parks. All concerts are free of charge and open to the public. More...

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Columns

Legislation would help some returning veterans

Coda • GREG BEAN

This Fourth of July was certainly a bittersweet holiday in our home. Those who know me know that our son Coleman, an Army sergeant who served two tours in Iraq, took his own life last September. More...

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