Jamesburg councilman headed for tour of duty in Iraq Morales leaves with blessings, prayers of his community BY CHRISTINE GRIMALDI Staff Writer      For years, he's served his hometown; now he must serve his country.Jamesburg Borough Councilman Carlos Morales, a staff sergeant in the U.S. Air Force, will soon be deployed to Iraq. More ... Look who's back ... Shanahan's return to Milltown is met with quite a few open arms BY KRISTIN BOYD Staff Writer      Talk about a welcome-back party.More than 200 residents stopped by Shanahan's Bakery Café during a soft opening Friday in Milltown, surprising owner Colm Shanahan but proving his family business still has a recipe for success. More ... Shuttle bus service kicks off in township Service is in response to requests by local residents BY CHRISTINE GRIMALDI Staff Writer      MONROE- They've got a ticket to ride, and it's free. More ... GOP submits petition on property tax issue BY KRISTIN BOYD Staff Writer      Middlesex County Freeholder Director David B. Crabiel last month called for a statewide constitutional convention to address property tax reform, a hot topic across New Jersey. More ... Residents, businesses thanked for generosity BY KRISTIN BOYD Staff Writer      JAMESBURG - The borough is a long way from the North Pole, but Gini Mundy learned there are a number of Santa Clauses in this tight-knit community. More ... Action keeps large trucks off the street in P-I zone BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer      EAST BRUNSWICK -- The Township Council has adopted an ordinance designed to make sure no more trucking uses operate near a residential area off Route 18. More ... Police charge local man in alleged 'road rage' case      MONROE - A Spotswood man was arrested Aug. 15 after what police described as a road rage incident in which he twice rammed his vehicle into that of a Manalapan woman and later punched out her driver-side window. More ... For these pals a pen is a mighty matchmaker For over 40 years, letters have kept women together BY CHRISTINE GRIMALDI Staff Writer      MILLTOWN - With a chance connection, a daring meeting and an overdue reunion, these pen pals could write a book. More ... State Web site will offer Rx cost comparisons BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer      New Jersey residents will be able to shop for medicine smarter using a new state Web site. More ... Paperwork bogs down bank proposal for now BY CHRISTINE GRIMALDI Staff Writer      JAMESBURG - Paperwork has stalled the process of bringing another bank to the community. More ... Giddy up! Sayreville opens riding stables Eight miles of trails and counting at boro's horseback facility BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer      Sayreville residents and officials saddled up Saturday at the Julian L. Capik Nature Preserve as the borough became the first town in Middlesex County to operate its own horseback riding facility. More ... Small-budget director ready for the big screen Resident shoots second film at locations around Milltown BY MARLENE CANTY Staff Writer      MILLTOWN - "The Ivory Pawn" and "Still-Life" sound like a couple of graphic designs or neo-classic paintings. You picture white chess pieces winking at you, or waxed fruit in limbo, poised and ready to be "theoretically" devoured. More ... Candidates agree to Web debate      The Hall Institute of Public Policy-New Jersey has launched an initiative to encourage and increase citizen participation in the electoral process. More ... Practice makes perfect      Above: Dianne Raumik as Mama Rose and Tom Lee as Mama Rose's father rehearse a scene for the Mighty Oak Players' production of "Gypsy" at Monroe High School's Richard P. Marasco Performing Arts Center. Below: Sabrina Goodman (l), as Baby Louise, and Madison Paige Samilow (r), as Baby June, work on a... More ... Alternate prosecutor OK'd amid concerns over process BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer      EAST BRUNSWICK - The Township Council last week appointed a new alternate prosecutor after getting an answer to the question of where he is employed. More ...