December 31, 2009 RSS feed / Front Page

East Brunswick gets set for 150th birthday

Photos of town's early days sought for montage
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

EAST BRUNSWICK — There were no Fourth of July fireworks last year, but the township's 150th anniversary will bring those back to the township as part of a months-long celebration. More...

Winter wonderland

Above, Herve Barrier discusses some of the flora and fauna at Tamarack Hollow in East Brunswick. More...

Volunteers put out call for more ... volunteers

Milltown said to have same 10 people syndrome'
BY JACQUELINE DURETT

MILLTOWN — One of resident Russ Einbinder's wishes for 2010 is to see more volunteerism in the borough. More...

Perrin- Harootunian

Marianne and Raymond Perrin of Old Bridge announce the engagement of their daughter, Laura Lynn Perrin, to Timothy John Harootunian, son of Linda and Walter Harootunian, also of Old Bridge. More...

Donohue- Jarvis

Joan and Bruce Donohue of Old Bridge announce the engagement of their daughter, Kelly Donohue, to Matthew Jarvis, son of Barbara and Glenn Jarvis of Hamden, Conn. More...

Letters

Questions AARP's support of health care bill

Over the last few months I have read a few letters to the editor from Sy Larson, AARP state president, regarding health-care reform affecting seniors and some myths he believes are misleading. Well, the first myth I would challengeMr. More...

Task force would help students with brain injury

The New Jersey Legislature is considering the development of a task force that would help develop best practices for education professionals who work with students with traumatic brain injury. More...

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Opinion

Ever want to slap a landlord? Apparently we do.

Bloopers •

At this time every year, we like to look back at the typographical and grammatical errors that almost made it, and some that actually did make it, into a few of Greater Media Newspapers' publications during the year. More...

Calls for full, immediate enforcement of snow removal law

Guest Column •
• Anita Clavering

Almost two weeks ago on Dec. 19, the entire Eastern Seaboard was affected by a massive snowstorm. Up to 18 inches of snow fell on Middlesex County and the surrounding areas alone. More...

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Sports

Milltown officials get set to face challenging year ahead

Mayor, council say priorities include saving money while tackling most pressing issues
BY JANE MEGGITT

As a new year begins and two new members join the Milltown Borough Council, local officials say budget and economic challenges are at the forefront of their thoughts. More...

Spotswood High School cheerleaders

Spotswood High School cheerleaders Shannon Coughlin, Apryl Gregor and Michelle Cascella perform during halftime of the Chargers' home game against Metuchen Dec. 21. More...

E.B. girls basketball team optimistic for new season

BY JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent

Coming off an uncharacteristic 10-14 season a year ago, it would be easy for the East Brunswick High School girls basketball team to abandon what has been a proven winning formula through the years: pressure defense that leads to turnovers and poin More...

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Teen's project benefits hospitalized children

Scout ran park cleanups, yard sale to buy toys for donating
BY VINCENT TODARO

Sick children were able to enjoy some toys this holiday season, thanks to the work of a 16-year-old junior at East Brunswick High School. More...

Council bids farewell to colleague, teacher

So. River officials laugh about rivalries both on the dais and the baseball diamond
BY KATHY CHANG

The Dec. 28 South River Borough Council meeting ended the same way it has for the past three years. "Mr. Mayor, I move we adjourn," Democratic Councilman Anthony Razzano said around 9:45 p.m. More...

Bill allowing election switch moves forward

Would allow Spotswood to hold its elections in Nov.
BY VINCENT TODARO

SPOTSWOOD — Officials have their fingers crossed that a bill proceeding through the state Legislature will allow small, nonpartisan towns such as Spotswood to hold municipal elections in November. More...

New director brings new ideas to J'burg library

BY JANE MEGGITT

JAMESBURG — A new year and a new decade will bring a new director to the borough's public library. Lillian Torres was chosen from nearly two dozen applicants to take over the position long held by Cynthia Yasher, who is retiring. More...

American Legion to honor father & son Iraq veterans

BY PATRICIA YOCZIS

JAMESBURG — The community is invited to participate in a sendoff to Iraq for Air Force Sgt. Carlos Morales and a homecoming from Iraq for his son, Army Pvt. Devin Morales. More...

Assaly- Bini

Rosalyn and Joseph Assaly of Little Falls announce the engagement of their daughter, April Assaly, to Robert M. Bini II, son of Maria and Robert Bini of the Parlin section of Sayreville. More...

E.B. generates less trash, about $200K in savings

Stahl: Money being used to cover other budget areas
BY VINCENT TODARO

EAST BRUNSWICK — The Township Council has saved more than $200,000 in waste management costs this year, Mayor David Stahl said. More...

Bulletin Board

Italian American Club slates weekly dinners

The Sgt. John Basilone Italian-American Club will begin its weekly Tuesday night dinners at 6:15 p.m. Jan. 5 at the Imperial Music Center, 48 Appleby Ave., South River. More...

Chabad Center plans Friday-Night Dinner

Chabad Jewish Center, 261 Gravel Hill Road, Monroe, will sponsor a Friday- Night Dinner beginning at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 15. Couvert is $25 per person. Sponsorship cost is $180. Space is limited. RSVP is required. More...

Academy sets theater classes for Jan.-Feb.

The Main Street Theatre Academy will open its fifth season of theater classes in January. All instructors are New Jersey-certified teachers. Classes will take place on Saturday mornings. Two major classes will be offered. More...

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Obituaries

Lois Bowne

Mrs. Bowne, 83, of East Brunswick, died Dec. 15, 2009, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. More...

Robert E. Brown

Mr. Brown, 77, of East Brunswick, died Dec. 11, 2009, at home. Prior to his retirement, he was a plan administrator for I.U.O.E. Local 25, Marine Division, for 30 years. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. More...

Henry Monday

Mr. Monday, 89, of East Brunswick, died Dec. 21, 2009, at Sunrise Assisted Living, East Brunswick. More...

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