Gov. discusses FAIR property tax reform Local residents, officials respond to components of plan BY TARA PETERSON Staff Writer      Gov. James E. McGreevey says his new three-prong approach to tax relief will bring both short- and long-term savings to taxpayers. More ...      FARRAH MAFFAI staff Ray Totten of Old Bridge brings his 1937 Ford to South River for display during the first Cruise Night of the season last Thursday. More ... Hess is given the OK for compromised plan Convenience store can be built at Rte. 18 service station BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer      Amerada Hess Corp. will be allowed to build a convenience store at its Route 18 gas station in East Brunswick. More ... News editor inspired to tell a ‘happy’ story Adam Sommers’ novel shows one of life’s great dichotomies BY SANDI CARPELLO Correspondent      EAST BRUNSWICK — It’s safe to say that everyone wants to be happy. More ... Truck-driving practice comes to screeching halt BY TARA PETERSEN Staff Writer      MONROE — Truck drivers will now have to mind their manners when it comes to braking in the township. More ... Residents speak out on Route 92 project Army Corps may have a decision on the permit this summer BY CHARLES W. KIM Staff Writer      The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has a lot more to think about. More than 200 people addressed the Corps during a public hearing on the controversial Route 92 project last week. More ... Dog’s story wins spot on TV morning show BY BRIAN DONAHUE Staff Writer      EAST BRUNSWICK — When David Muriello adopted a dog two years ago, he got more than a new best friend. More ... Redevelopment process meets mixed opinions East Brunswick to hold three public forums on Golden Triangle site BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer      EAST BRUNSWICK — Residents and politicians have expressed a mix of feelings on the proposal for Toll Bros. to redevelop the Golden Triangle area. More ... Green Acres approval sought for park land Town takes step toward land swap for high school BY TARA PETERSEN Staff Writer      MONROE — The township has taken the next step in arranging a land swap that will enable a high school to be built in Thompson Park. More ... Memorial Day services      on tap for Sun., Mon. More ... Hospital helps squad in time of shortage BY JOLENE HART Staff Writer      SOUTH RIVER — Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital may be a lifesaver for the borough’s rescue squad. More ... Ice shop becomes hot issue for Milltown Residents complain about overflow parking, illegal U-turns BY TARA PETERSEN Staff Writer      MILLTOWN — Residents who live close to an Italian ice restaurant say it is no picnic in the summertime. More ... Group seeks answers, remedy to sewage leak BY JOLENE HART Staff Writer      SOUTH RIVER — A sewage leak into a borough creek that may be ongoing could lead to an investigation by the state. More ... Spotswood grad. recalls leadership role in Iraq BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer      SPOTSWOOD — U.S. Marine Bezan Morris is enjoying the relative peace and quiet of the borough this week, in contrast to the five months he spent in Iraq last year. More ... Taxes may be reduced due to utility revenue BY TARA PETERSEN Staff Writer      MILLTOWN — The borough will reorganize its electric utilities department in order to make it more profitable. More ...