October 13, 2011 RSS feed / Front Page

Chabad of E.B. to lease former McGinnis School

30-year lease will be voted on at next Twp. Council meeting
BY CHRIS ZAWISTOWSKI
Staff Writer

The old McGinnis School in East Brunswick may soon have some new tenants. More...

South River OKs $10M solar facility project

Private firm will lease space from borough, fund solar array construction
BY KATHY CHANG
Staff Writer

With a unanimous vote, the South River Borough Council has approved a lease agreement in order to bring a solar-powered production facility into town. More...

Police charge burglary suspects

SPOTSWOOD — Police have arrested two suspects in connection with a residential burglary earlier this year. More...

Monroe candidates discuss property taxes, transparency

Voters will elect mayor, two council members on Nov. 8
BY JAMES McEVOY
Staff Writer

MONROE — In just over three weeks, residents will go to the polls to fill the mayor’s seat and two positions on the Township Council. With the Nov. More...

A Spook-tacular season for East Brunswick store

BY CHRIS ZAWISTOWSKI
Staff Writer

EAST BRUNSWICK — The winter holidays are nice, but for Vinny Nicastro, the owner of the Halloween Express, this is the most wonderful time of the year. More...

Officer is Monroe PD’s first graduate of FBI Academy

BY JAMES McEVOY
Staff Writer

MONROE — Mayor Richard Pucci and the Township Council honored police Capt. Michael E. Lee, who is the first officer from township to graduate from the FBI National Academy in June. More...

Jamesburg group becomes symbol of community pride

‘Neighbors’ step up for those impacted by Hurricane Irene
BY JAMES McEVOY
Staff Writer

JAMESBURG — Two years ago, Neighbors Helping Neighbors was created to enhance the community through volunteerism, but it was during Hurricane Irene that the group became a major source of outreach and support when residents needed it most. More...

Man charged in Spotswood car theft

SPOTSWOOD — Police have charged a Monmouth County man in connection with the theft of a motor vehicle from the Express Coach company on Main Street. More...

Young@Heart

Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple, New Brunswick, will present the Young@Heart Chorus from Northampton, Mass., which has toured the world, at the State Theatre in New Brunswick at 3 p.m. Oct. 16. More...

Letters

Monroe continues to fail, ignore flood victims

For the volunteers who helped us so tirelessly in Monroe, we are very grateful — without their help, muscle, time and support, we would be in far worse condition than we remain in today. More...

Pucci scores high marks for emergency services

I have lived in Monroe for many years. I have experienced firsthand all the excellent services provided by the township, but by far themost important are the township’s emergency medical services. More...

Grateful to officials for recreation facilities, programs

I ’m writing to praise the administration of Monroe Township for its outstanding recreational program and the impressive renovation of the community center. The center is truly a place for the community to come together. More...

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Columns

CODA

They’re mad, and they’re not gonna take it anymore
GREG BEAN

So, the Occupy Wall Street protests spilled over into New Jersey in a small way last week, after a hundred or so activists turned up in Jersey City, and fewer than 50 showed up in Trenton on Thursday to spread their amorphous message of social discon More...

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Obituaries

Kenneth J. Jones

Mr. Jones, 86, of East Brunswick, died Sept. 23, 2011, in the Reformed Church Home, Old Bridge. Prior to his retirement in 1991, he was a heavy-machine operator for Delamback-Lamb Co., South Brunswick, where he worked for 10 years. More...

Jane R. Engle Owens

Mrs. Owens, 83, of Sayreville, formerly of East Brunswick, died Sept. 26, 2011, in Raritan Bay Medical Center, Old Bridge division. She was predeceased by her husband, Russell E. More...

Robert N. Clayton

Mr. Clayton, 61, of Jamesburg, died Oct. 3, 2011, in Raritan Bay Medical Center, Old Bridge division. He was predeceased by a granddaughter, Shelly Williams. More...

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Jamesburg will keep high school students at Monroe

Board members unaware how tuition will be funded
BY JAMES McEVOY
Staff Writer

The Jamesburg Board of Education made a verbal commitment Monday to continue sending students to Monroe Township High School. More...

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Patrons examine the classic cars on display along Railroad Avenue in Helmetta during an Oct. More...

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Matt Collura, of Monroe, makes his way to the finish line with help from physical therapist Rich Klaser and support from his parents, Tony and Linda, and sister, Alicia, during an Oct. 9 5K run/walk in Thompson Park. More...

Milltown man involved in fatal car accident

NORTH BRUNSWICK — A Milltown man was killed in a motor vehicle accident in North Brunswick on Oct. 2. More...

Robbery crew members get prison terms

Sayreville residents participated in robbery of Milltown home

Two Sayreville residents who were members of an armed robbery crew that primarily targeted businesses and homes in Middlesex County have been sentenced to prison terms. More...

South River honors Devils with naming of roadway

Devils legend Daneyko, fans visit borough for ceremony
BY KATHY CHANG
Staff Writer

SOUTH RIVER — For all the support the New Jersey Devils organization has given to the borough’s hockey recreation program, local officials wanted to say “Thank you.” More...

Fall fun

Above: Victoria Wylde shows her dad Christopher the prize she won at the Our Lady of Lourdes School’s sixth annual Fall Festival in Milltown Sept. 30. More...

‘Haunted’ lodge will hold paranormal expo Saturday

BY CHRIS ZAWISTOWSKI
Staff Writer

EAST BRUNSWICK — It’s billed as the one day where the public and the paranormal come together. But taking place at the “Haunted Lodge on the Lake,” some say there may be unexpected visitors as well. More...

Renowned jazz group to perform at Daniel Pearl World Music Days

Free annual East Brunswick concert a tribute to slain Wall Street Journal reporter’s legacy

EAST BRUNSWICK — The free-flowing melodies and rhythms of modern jazz, courtesy of renowned area jazz artists Leslie Ford & Group, will fill the air at Temple B’nai Shalom in East Brunswick on Thursday, Oct. More...

Bulletin Board

Talk will address ‘Anticipatory Grief’

The Rev. Barbara Jensen of Care Alternatives will offer a presentation titled “Anticipatory Grief” at the next meeting of the Reformed Church Home Caregivers Support Group set for 2-3:15 p.m. Oct. 18 at the facility, 1990 Route 18 north. More...

Greenstein to speak at Hadassah meeting

State Sen. Linda Greenstein (D-14) will be the guest at the next meeting of the Alisa Chapter of Hadassah planned for 7:15 p.m. at Beit Shalom Synagogue, Concordia Shopping Center, Perrineville Road, Monroe. More...

Helping military families to be topic

The Junior Woman’s Club of Greater Brunswick Area will host guest speaker Linda Pagan from the Family Readiness Group of the National Guard 7:30 p.m. Oct. 17 at the Milltown Public Library, 20 W. Church St. More...

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Opinion

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election letters 

The Oct. 27 issue will be the last edition to feature letters discussing candidates in the Nov. 8 general election. Letters for this issue may be emailed to ebsent@gmnews.com by Oct. 21. There is no guarantee that all election letters will run. More...

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Sports

Goal production powering Monroe’s girls soccer team

BY JIMMY ALLINDER
Correspondent

Soccer is not a sport in which a lot of goals need to be scored to win a match. More...

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East Brunswick High School’s Hanna Molk returns a serve during her match against Woodbridge’s Kayla Brunal in East Brunswick. Molk won her match in straight sets. More...

Minto has Rams girls soccer moving in right direction

BY JIMMY ALLINDER
Correspondent

South River High School’s girls soccer team will not be confused with the perennial powerhouses in the Greater Middlesex Conference. More...

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