November 12, 2009 RSS feed / Front Page

Monroe elects its first Republican in 24 years

Voters return Leibowitz to council with Miller, Tamburro
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

In 1985, the first President George Bush was in office, Tom Kean was governor of New Jersey, and personal computers were not connected to the Internet. That was also the last time a Republican was elected to the Monroe Township Council. More...

Two Old Bridge residents rescued from E.B. lake

BY BRIAN DONAHUE Staff Writer

EAST BRUNSWICK — Firefighters were able to rescue two people Monday after their boat capsized in Dallenbach Lake, off Dunhams Corner Road. More...

Republicans sweep in Milltown election

Owens, Holsten say they'll work to earn residents' trust
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

MILLTOWN — The borough's governing body will remain firmly in the hands of Republicans. On Nov. 3, voters elected GOP candidates Robert Owens and Gary Holsten, both newcomers, to the two available seats on the Borough Council. More...

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Freeholder incumbents withstand GOP challenge

County residents give new terms to Polos, Rios, Barrett

Three Democrat incumbents won new terms on the Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders on Nov. 3, but their Republican challengers made a stronger showing at the polls than they have in years. H. James Polos and Ronald G. More...

Heart of New Jersey chorus never misses a beat

Sweet Adelines chapter welcomes women who enjoy singing and performing
BY ADELE YOUNG Staff Writer

They're not rock stars, but they probably have more fun singing together than many of today's musical titans. More...

Letters

Town volunteers should not be used as pawns

This letter comes with emotions ranging from disappointment to disgust. The Milltown Borough Council election campaigns continue on, and it becomes very sad when the volunteers in our town are pulled into them for political gain. More...

Successful council candidate grateful to residents

On Nov. 3 residents of East Brunswick elected me to serve as a member of our Township Council. I thank them for placing their trust in me to fully represent them in township affairs. More...

Councilman-elect will work hard

Iwould like to extend my thanks and appreciation to the voters in Monroe Township's Ward 3 for electing me to the Township Council on Nov. 3. More...

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Columns

After campaign season, we have cauliflower ears

Coda • GREG BEAN

Dear President Obama: I'm sorry I hung up when you called the other night. More...

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Sports

Bears eye return to top form as playoffs begin

Borden: Defense must come through against West Windsor
BY JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent

On paper, the East Brunswick and West Windsor-Plainsboro South High School football teams appear virtually equal as they prepare for tomorrow night's Central Jersey Group IV game at the Bears' home field. More...

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Above: Jackson Memorial's Mikie Bradley (l) and East Brunswick's Shannon Nulty go up for a head ball during the Central Jersey Group IV state sectional final in East Brunswick Monday. More...

Sullivan chooses Rutgers University

Andy Sullivan, Monroe Township High School's ace pitcher and one of the best in the state, has signed a letter of intent to attend Rutgers University after he graduates in June. More...

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Ferraro 'flattered' to win voters' confidence

Brings GOP its first East Brunswick election victory since 2003
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

The Republicans have gained a voice on the East Brunswick Township Council. On Nov. 3, residents elected Camille Ferraro, who challenged incumbent Democratic Councilman Matthew Korten for a one-year term on the five-member council. More...

Monroe students salute those who have served

Applegarth welcomes wounded veteran, 28, at ceremony
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

Students at the Applegarth Middle School in Monroe are well aware of the significance of Veterans Day. More...

Voters elect one Repub., one Democrat in J'burg

Newton brings rare GOP representation on council
BY BRIAN DONAHUE Staff Writer

JAMESBURG — It's not often that a Republican is elected in this borough, but Gregory Newton was able to break in last week. The fourth try was the charm for Newton, who won a seat on the Borough Council in the Nov. 3 election. More...

GOP gains 4-2 majority on South River council

BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer

SOUTH RIVER — The Republican Party will regain power on the Borough Council in January. After voting polls closed at 8 p.m. Nov. More...

Local police participating in Operation Medicine Cabinet

BY PATRICIA YOCZIS Correspondent

Start cleaning out the medicine cabinet of all unwanted, unused or expired medicine and prepare to take them to local police departments for safe and environmentally sensitive disposal during a statewide day of collection designated as Operation Me More...

Author's goal is to make study of math easier

BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

EAST BRUNSWICK — Those who have struggled with math in school may not have solely themselves to blame, according to a local math teacher and author. More...

Fundraisers

Nov. 12-18 • Clothing Drive, sponsored by the PTA of Memorial Elementary School, East Brunswick, during school hours, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., at the school, 80 David St., South River. More...

Bulletin Board

Club will collect Christmas shoe boxes

The Junior Woman's Club of Greater Brunswick will collect the completed shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child 7:30- 9:30 p.m. Nov. 18 at United Methodist Church, 47 N. Main St., Milltown. More...

Portrait event to raise funds for Wolverines

The Monroe Wolverines Pop Warner cheer and football teams will hold a Family Portrait fundraiser 5-9:30 p.m. Nov. 14 at the Monroe Township Community Center, 120 Monmouth Road. Photos will be done by a local photographer. More...

'Thankful' event under way at library

Youngsters ages 3-18 are invited to check out an item from the Spotswood Public Library, 548 Main St., and relate why they are thankful for their library. More...

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Obituaries

David R. Fyffe Sr.

Mr. Fyffe, 84, of Monroe, formerly of East Brunswick, died Oct. 24, 2009, in The Elms at Cranbury. A daughter, Heather, died in 1961. More...

Paul S. Lederach

Mr. Lederach, 82, of Spotswood, died Oct. 24, 2009, at home. He was a repairman for many years, first with Sears, then for 20 years as owner of Spotswood Heating and Cooling. More...

Edward Siedlecki

Mr. Siedlecki, 97, of South River, died Oct. 25, 2009, in Care One at East Brunswick. Prior to his retirement, he was employed in the embroidery industry for many years and worked in the maintenance department at Rutgers University for 10 years. More...

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