September 22, 2011 RSS feed / Front Page

Jamesburg mayor defends operation of dam at lake

Officials report on damage assessments, rebuilding process
BY JAMES McEVOY
Staff Writer

Mayor Anthony LaMantia took a moment during last week’s Jamesburg Borough Council meeting, the first since Hurricane Irene, to dispel a commonly heard rumor. More...

5K supports Monroe man’s recovery from accident

Friends, family rally for Matt Collura, who was seriously injured while snowboarding
BY CHRISTINA HABERSTROH
Staff Writer

A fter surviving a near-fatal snowboarding accident, Matt Collura is on the road to recovery, and the people who love him are running to be by his side . A 5K run/walk has been scheduled for Oct. More...

Jamesburg enacts ban on feral cat feeding

Objectors say restrictions will not accomplish goal of reducing cat population
BY JAMES McEVOY
Staff Writer

JAMESBURG — The Borough Council has adopted an ordinance designed to curtail the feral cat population boom through a feeding ban. The Sept. More...

Spotswood Boy Scouts celebrate four new Eagles

SPOTSWOOD — Four local Scouts have risen to the rank of Eagle, the highest honor in Boy Scouting. Daniel Dwyer, Zachary Riti, Arthur H. Campbell IV and B. More...

Police charge two in attempted purse snatching

EAST BRUNSWICK — Police arrested two suspects in an attempted purse snatching at Barnes & Noble at the Brunswick Square Mall on Sept. 4. More...

Mission Possible to aid local families

The second annual Milltown Mission Possible, a local food-drive fundraiser hosted by Pasquale and Trisha Parascandolo, is scheduled for 6-10 p.m. Oct. 7 in the outdoor pavilion at American Legion Joyce Kilmer Post No. 25, 4 JFK Drive, Milltown. More...

Local residents among those charged in ‘bath salts’ raids

Six suspects have been arrested in a series of narcotics raids that also led to the seizure of more than $163,000 in synthetic marijuana and a chemical powder known as “bath salts” that authorities said were being sold illegally at three More...

Greater Media’s Peter H. Smyth named America’s Best Broadcaster

Greater Media Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Peter H. Smyth was named America’s Best Broadcaster by Radio Ink Magazine during the 2011Annual Radio Wayne Awards on Sept. 14 at a special luncheon at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Chicago. More...

Old Bridge man killed in carjacking, police say

BY DEANNAMcLAFFERTY
Staff Writer

Two recently graduated nursing students were celebrating in Atlantic City when bad luck turned tragic on Sunday. More...

Monroe promotes eco-friendly ways with annual Green Fair

MONROE — The township’s Environmental Commission is seeking vendors for its Green Fair, which will be held at the Oak Tree School on Applegarth Road from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Oct. 1. More...

Letters

Takes mayor, engineer to task for flooding

The media has dutifully reported on the flooding and cleanup in Monroe Township. On Friday, Sept. 2, Monroe Mayor Richard Pucci visited Rossmoor to extend his sorrow at the repeated flooding of a group of the manors. More...

Stahl is just unwilling to provide tax relief for East Brunswick

I have pointed out David Stahl’s failure as mayor in this Letters to the Editor space. He blames others, just gives excuses, raises East Brunswick property taxes annually. More...

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Obituaries

Anna V. Astone

Mrs. Astone, 91, of Farmingdale, died Sept. 6, 2011, at Geraldine L. Thompson Care Center, Wall. She was predeceased by her husband, Sabato; five brothers, John, Michael, Frank, Fred and Raymond Giantomenico; and a sister, Helen Giantomenico. More...

Henry E. “Ed” Brezniak

Mr. Brezniak, 63, of Spotswood, formerly of South River and Old Bridge, died Sept. 4, 2011, at home. He was employed as a truck driver for 10 years with Quality Enterprise LLC, South River. More...

Elizabeth “Betty” Krilla

Mrs. Krilla, 90, of Old Bridge, formerly of South River, died Sept. 6, 2011, in Raritan Bay Medical Center, Old Bridge division. More...

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East Brunswick finalizes Golden Triangle deal

Residents express concerns over rumored superstore as future anchor tenant
BY CHRIS ZAWISTOWSKI
Staff Writer

The litigation is over, the agreement is signed, and with resolutions approved last week by the East Brunswick Township Council, the Golden Triangle redevelopment project will move forward. More...

Photo

Daniel and Beth Kotkin of East Brunswick pick out some apples for a pie they planned to make after visiting Giamarese Farm in East Brunswick on Sept. 10. More...

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ArianaMarlano, 5, ofMonroe, searches for candy during one of the activities at the Monroe Township Country Fair and Car Show Sept. 18 in Thompson Park. More...

Jersey fresh

Gene Goundry of North Brunswick reaches for a ripe apple at Giamarese Farm in East Brunswick on Sept. 10. The Walk-A-Farm Family Fun Day raised money for Farmers Against Hunger. |align=left|width=250|height=159|link=node] More...

Cancer survivor inspires group to take on triathlon

Swimming/biking/running event was a first for most in the Milltown group
BY KATHY CHANG
Staff Writer

MILLTOWN — Nine teachers, instructional aides and parents came together Sept. 11 to participate in the Danskin Triathlon in Sandy Hook. It was a first for many. More...

Police: Return scam turns into robbery at E. Brunswick store

EAST BRUNSWICK — Police said a return scam at Kohl’s department store turned into a robbery when a suspect assaulted an employee in an attempt to leave the store. More...

J’burg woman, 25, dies in Turnpike crash

A 25-year-old Jamesburg woman was killed in a single-vehicle accident the morning of Sept. 15, according to New Jersey State Police. More...

Holy Names Society reschedules yard sale

The St. Mary of Ostrabrama Church Holy Name Society Community Yard Sale, originally set for 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 27 in the parking lot at the church, 30 Jackson St., South River, has been rescheduled to Sept. 24. Rain date will be Oct. 15. More...

E.B. employees ‘shined brightly’ before, during Hurricane Irene

Township, school officials report on preparedness, damage assessments
BY CHRIS ZAWISTOWSKI
Staff Writer

EASTBRUNSWICK— Hurricane Irene may have brought wind gusts of over 60 mph, just under 7 inches of rain and over 7-foothigh tidal surges on the South River. More...

‘Run for the Fallen’ to honor those killed in Iraq, Afghanistan

Relay team to cover one mile for each fallen service member in run from Cape May to Vet. Memorial

HOLMDEL — A team of active-duty and reserve airmen and soldiers from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, along with a team of wounded veterans, will embark on a 154-mile journey to honor every New Jersey service member killed in Iraq and Afghanis More...

Grant earmarked for Ronald McDonald House in New Bruns.

Global health care company Novo Nordisk last week presented a $10,000 donation to the Ronald McDonald Houses of Long Branch & New Brunswick. Anne Phillips, corporate vice president of the Princeton-based firm, presented the check Sept. More...

Bulletin Board

Yard-sale proceeds to aid youth council

The East Brunswick Youth Council Indoor Yard Sale is planned for 8 a.m.-2 p.m., rain or shine, Sept. 24 in the Nature Center located in the Crystal Springs Family Aquatic Center parking lot, 388 Dunhams Corner Road, East Brunswick. More...

Ladies auxiliary seeks crafters and vendors

The Cheesequake Volunteer Fire Company Vendor/Craft Show is set for 6:30-9 p.m. Oct. 25 at the firehouse, Route 34, Old Bridge. Rental cost is $10 per space, $15 per table. More...

Volunteers, donations sought at food pantry

St. George’s Food Pantry, 56 Main St., Helmetta, seeks volunteers to help at the community food pantry 9:30 a.m.-noon on Tuesdays. The pantry serves many area families weekly. More...

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Columns

CODA

High-tech options aren’t always the best solution
GREG BEAN

Milltown officials had a lot of ’splainin’ to do, and there was a packed room at the American Legion Hall on Sept. 12 when they held a meeting to hear residents’ complaints about the town’s handling of the recent hurricane. More...

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Sports

East Brunswick youth gets his kicks in the ring

Spencer Grekoski, 16, takes gold in Germany during world kickboxing championships
BY CHRIS ZAWISTOWSKI
Staff Writer

East Brunswick’s got a world champion. Township resident Spencer Grekoski, 16, took home the gold in the K1 Kickboxing Junior Division during the World Kickboxing and Karate Association World Championships, held Aug. 21-28 in Germany. More...

Chargers counting on depth to make the difference

Boys soccer off to 3-0-1 start
BY JIMMY ALLINDER
Correspondent

Spotswood High School’s boys soccer team will contend for the Greater Middlesex Conference Blue Division title if for no other reason than Jeff Marvinny believes this is his deepest team in nine years as head coach. More...

Bombers’ girls soccer team expects to be a contender

BYWARREN RAPPLEYEA
Correspondent

A fter dropping its first three games, the Sayreville High School girls soccer team bounced back with a pair of wins, and coach Leah Magielnicki is confident her team has turned the corner. More...

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