
MIGUEL JUAREZ staff Nicholas Zades, 5, of East Brunswick, welcomes Santa Claus to his room at Saint Peter’s University Hospital, New Brunswick, on Friday. East Brunswick police, including (l-r) Sgt. Dan Melnick, dispatcher Rich Akens (as Santa) and Patrolman Mike Tota, brought gifts to children at t...
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School will cost more than was approved; new figures coming in Jan. BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer School officials in Monroe remain unsure about the exact cost of the new high school as they await a detailed estimate that will be completed sometime next week. More...
Calvano says she brought more open dialogue to meetings

BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer
EAST BRUNSWICK — It’s been a long four years for Councilwoman Christi Calvano, but that doesn’t mean she isn’t pleased with some of the things she’s accomplished. Calvano, who decided not to seek re-election this year, will wrap up her council service this week. More...
Councilman calls for blanket hiring freeze on municipal positions

BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer
EAST BRUNSWICK –– It’s never too early to start worrying about the next year’s budget. But it can be too early to spend money for a budget year that has not yet arrived. Such issues are at the forefront of an ongoing discussion between members of the Township Council and admin... More...
BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer
NORTH BRUNSWICK — Residents attending an informal workshop regarding the replacement of the Route 1 bridge between Ryders Lane and Milltown Road were upset to learn the design process is in its final phases. Although an information session was held on Dec. More...