Project's proximity irks residents New school roadway runs along rear property lines of Rachel Dr. homes BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer      Saying construction at the adjacent Hammarskjold Middle School and an accompanying new roadway are just too close for comfort, residents of East Brunswick's Rachel Drive are pleading with school officials to address their concerns. More ... So. River council split on redevelopment issue Motion would have declared areas in need of redevelopment BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer      The effort to redevelop three areas of South River was stalled Monday when the Borough Council voted in a tie to declare the properties as being in need of redevelopment. More ... Moth Night brings out diverse variety of bugs BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer      EAST BRUNSWICK -- So you have a grudge against moths. Perhaps you've caught them eating your clothing, but never had the joy of watching a caterpillar change into one. More ... Boro urged to work on historic preservation Residents say town is not doing enough to protect old homes BY KRISTIN BOYD Staff Writer      MILL TOWN - A pair of residents has made another plea for the borough to create a preservation ordinance and a Historic Preservation Commission. More ... Young though she is, at harp she's a whiz Despite early career in music, EBHS grad is bound for business BY MARY ANNE ROSS Correspondent      Lillian Young has been playing heavenly music for the past nine years. More ... 'Polar Bear' knows the water at Milltown pool Want to know if it's too cold to swim? Just ask DiBella BY CHRISTINE GRIMALDI Staff Writer      MILLTOWN - It's hard to miss James DiBella. With an old blue thermometer in one hand and a shiny yellow one topped by a plastic duck in the other, he is the go-to guy on whether Milltown's community pool is too chilly for a swim. More ... Sports clubs consider turf fields a big score First games on new multiuse fields set for this weekend BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer      EAST BRUNSWICK - The term "build them and they will come" may never have been more true. More ... Pet Parade      Morgan Cann (l) and Katie George, both 5, stand at the front of the pet parade held Aug. 24 outside the Milltown Public Library. The pet show and parade was the grand finale of the library's summer season. More ... Two officers join ranks at E.B. Police Department      EAST BRUNSWICK - The township's police force filled two vacancies Monday when a pair of former Rutgers Police Department officers were sworn in at town hall. More ... Buckelew Day set for Sept. 9 in Jamesburg      The Jamesburg Historical Association will sponsor a celebration of James Buckelew's 205th birthday at the association's annual Buckelew Day Festival set for noon to 5 p.m. on Sept. 9 on the grounds of Buckelew Park, Route 522, across from Dunkin' Donuts. Parking will be available in lots on Buckelew More ... Improvements on tap for 16 Milltown roads BY KRISTIN BOYD Staff Writer      MILLTOWN - More than a dozen borough streets could receive mini-makeovers if the Borough Council approves a bond ordinance next month. More ... Pet Parade      Marisa Adinolfi, 11, and her sister, Teresa, 6, look at their pet gecko, Desire, before their presentation during the Milltown Public Library's pet show Aug. 25. More ... Local band Shosta set to do 'global battle' Four EBHS students formed pop-punk band two years ago BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer      EAST BRUNSWICK - Anyone getting tired of the singing contest that is "American Idol" need not look far to see a full musical competition. More ... Center going down      Left, the fleet has arrived, signifying that demolition is near for the long-vacant Meyer's shopping center on Route 18, East Brunswick. A Bergen County developer has approval for a new shopping center to be called Summerhill Square. Above, as a predemolition measure, a group of workers prepare ... More ...      Sabrina Goodman (l), as Baby Louise, and Madison Paige Samilow (r), as Baby June, rehearse a "Gypsy" scene with Tyler Sosnak. The shows, produced by the Mighty Oak Players, ran last weekend in Monroe. Tyler's last name was incorrect in the photo originally published last week. More ... On the road in pursuit of the spirit of New Jersey 'Driving Jersey' aims to define the state through stories of its residents BY KATHY HALL Correspondent      To paraphrase a former governor, New Jersey and the automobile are "perfect together." Whether it's the view from the turnpike at 55 mph, a midnight ride through a deserted urban landscape or a cruise through the Pine Barrens on a perfect fall day, many people form their impressions of New Jersey wh More ... GOP will sit out '06 Jamesburg council race Incumbent Jennings, newcomer Grimes will run unopposed BY CHRISTINE GRIMALDI Staff Writer      JAMESBURG - The sitting Borough Council president and a local newcomer, both Democrats, will face no challenge from Republicans in this fall's election. More ...