Dozens sick as E. coli outbreak hits county       Public health officials said yesterday that 26 people, most of them children, are believed to have contracted the E. coli bacterial infection in Middlesex County. Those people have either been hospitalized or otherwise sought medical attention in the county, and 24 tested positive for E... More ... Former E.B. man killed by alleged drunken driver Eric J. Ng, 22, was biking on a path next to Hudson River BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer       EAST BRUNSWICK - A 22-year-old township native was killed Friday when the bicycle he was riding along a path in Manhattan was struck by an allegedly drunken driver. Eric J. Ng, who was born and raised in East Brunswick, was cycling on a path next to the Hudson River around 9:40 p.m.... More ... It's the end of the road for Route 92 Turnpike Authority cancels all plans for proposed highway BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer       Expired, terminated, inert, deceased, perished, passed on, lifeless, belly up, dead. These terms and more describe the current status of the controversial Route 92 project. In a letter dated Dec. More ... Milltown action may cut back on taxicabs in town BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer       MILLTOWN - The number of cabs cruising the streets of the borough could decrease greatly in the coming year. At its meeting Nov. 27, the Borough Council introduced an amendment to the existing taxi ordinance that will limit the number of licenses issued by the borough to three. More ... Holiday gift-card campaign begins in E.B.       Due to the generosity of individuals, community volunteer groups, local businesses, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Brownie troops, the public schools, churches, religious organizations and various other civic organizations, the township of East Brunswick recently arranged for more than 85 families ... More ... Redevelopment Project PHOTOS BY JEFF GRANIT      Clockwise from top left: Local historians, including Joe Sapia pictured Tuesday in a vacant snuff mill room, have been visiting the mill buildings in part to salvage items More ... Free buses to Freehold introduced in Monroe       MONROE - Residents who want to travel to Freehold no longer have to get behind the wheel and brave the traffic. A free round-trip shuttle service started Monday, bringing passengers to CentraState Medical Center and Freehold Raceway Mall. More ... Jewish group plans show, giant menorah kindling       MONROE - The Clearbrook Mandolin Ensemble will play a "Chanukah Lights and Music" benefit concert Dec. 20 in the cafeteria at Monroe Township High School, Perrineville Road, in support of the new Chabad Community Center. The concert is being arranged by the Chabad Building Fund and Jerr... More ... Boro to strengthen law due to noise complaints Ordinance change follows many complaints against local club BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer       SPOTSWOOD - After more than a year of complaints and court hearings over noise from a local nightclub, borough officials are taking action. The Borough Council on Monday introduced an amendment to the town's nuisance ordinance. More ... East Brunswick GOP decides against recount Councilman-elect says 30-vote margin shows 'every vote counts' BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer       EAST BRUNSWICK - Township Republicans opted not to ask for a recount of last month's election tallies, officially giving Democrats control of all five Township Council seats. GOP representatives had suggested the possibility of a recount after the Nov. More ... One-vote win upheld but will be challenged Republicans believe absentee valid for Dems should be thrown out BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer       SOUTH RIVER - Democrat Anthony Razzano's one-vote victory for a seat on the Borough Council was confirmed yesterday in a recount requested by the borough's Republican Party. However, the GOP is expected to challenge the decision based on one of the ballots that the party feels shoul... More ... Buildings provide snapshot of town's first 116 years Historians document mill site and salvage artifacts left behind BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer       At a glance, one might think the workers left yesterday afternoon to resume work the next day. Production machinery sits poised for action, powdery snuff lying in wait. A packaging machine is loaded with empty tins to be finished and filled. Rolls of cardboard sit near another m... More ... Movie-making pair premiere film in E.B. Film noir piece features some scenes shot in Milltown, Sayreville BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer       EAST BRUNSWICK - Independent filmmaker David Kaiserman is hoping "Chapter 23: The Big Goodbye" gets a big hello this weekend. The movie, which premieres tomorrow night at the Mega Movies on Route 18, was made by a cast and crew of New Jersey residents, and shot in Middlesex, Monmout... More ... New rail cars accommodate more riders, and comfortably Multilevel commuter train cars to be in operation mid-Dec. BY TOM CAIAZZA Staff Writer       The commute to New York-Penn Station may become just a little easier for riders of the Northeast Corridor this December, and on other NJ Transit lines, including the North Jersey Coast Line, by 2008. During a dedication ceremony on Nov. More ... Funding will provide landscaping, guide rails BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer       EAST BRUNSWICK - The township is increasing the contract for work at Heavenly Farms in order to make the park a bit more heavenly. More ... Holiday cheer       Members of the Spotswood High School Chorus sing holiday favorites Saturday during the borough's Holiday Tree Lighting at the triangle on Main Street. At left, Katie Wasserman, 8, of Brownie Troop 281, sings festive songs with fellow troop members. More ... Chabad House plans first permanent home Facility would provide space for synagogue, activities, classes, shop BY BRIAN DONAHUE Staff Writer       MONROE - Saying it would be "the nicest building in Monroe," Rabbi Yehuda Spritzer has big plans indeed for the proposed Chabad Community Center. Planned for a 3.5-acre site on Applegarth Road across from a commuter park-and-ride, the community center would be a 20,000-square-foot f... More ... Buildings provide snapshot of town's first 116 years Historians document mill site and salvage artifacts left behind BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer       At a glance, one might think the workers left yesterday afternoon to resume work the next day. Production machinery sits poised for action, powdery snuff lying in wait. A packaging machine is loaded with empty tins to be finished and filled. Rolls of cardboard sit near another machi... More ... Redeveloper, residents discuss Ford Ave. plan Architect, engineer discuss project, respond to concerns from public BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer       MILLTOWN - The borough's Ford Avenue redeveloper presented updated plans Tuesday as dozens of residents looked on, some against the plans, others in support. The Planning Board meeting marked the start of testimony on plans from Boraie Development Ltd., New Brunswick, to turn the fo... More ...