Park destruction blamed on ATVs Erosion, noise, garbage attributed to off-road vehicles BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer       Joe Sapia takes daily treks through the Jamesburg Park Conservation Area to clear his mind in the solitude of the woods. While he is able to find peace there, he is also touched with a sense of loss. For 100 years, Sapia's family has been walking the trails of the park, but over tha... More ... Report: E.B. to benefit from Golden Tri. plan Rutgers professor says initial data shows surplus of $2M a year BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer       The initial results of a study requested by Mayor William Neary show that the proposed Golden Triangle redevelopment would be a fiscal boon to East Brunswick. More ... Historic South River home will be restored Church expects to use 19th-century home as parsonage BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer       SOUTH RIVER - A borough landmark that was recently considered for demolition is now expected to be preserved. The Tabernacle Baptist Church announced that it will spare the circa late-1800s Victorian, Queen Ann-style house at 124 Main St. from the bulldozer and will instead restore... More ... 12-home development proposed in Spotswood Board has drainage concerns about area near Old Stage Road BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer       SPOTSWOOD - The Planning Board is expected to soon vote on final approval for 12 new single-family homes off Old Stage Road. The applicant, Edison-based Zigga Homes, which is owned by developer Zigga Roshanski, wants to build the development, called Old Stage Estates, in the boroug... More ... Councilman returns from military combat Family has had minimal phone, e-mail contact with husband, father BY BRIAN DONAHUE Staff Writer       JAMESBURG - Francine Morales couldn't go more than a few minutes on the phone this week without another call clicking in or her cell phone ringing. Everyone wanted to know details of the good news that Francine's husband, Carlos, was finally coming home after a tour of combat with ... More ... Students of two faiths share in global lesson Children from temple, Catholic school visit Holocaust memorial BY MARY ANNE ROSS Correspondent       EAST BRUNSWICK - How do we teach our children about evil? How do we tell them about some of the darkest moments in human history without hurting their spirits or shattering their faith in human nature? Volunteers from the Daniel Pearl Education Center at Temple B'nai Shalom, ... More ... Potential sale of old schoolhouse debated Mayor, council members differ on whether town should hold onto land BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer       EAST BRUNSWICK - A proposal to declare the former McGinnis School property surplus and sell it has met with some opposition on the Township Council. More ... Pair charged with having engine of stolen race car       MONROE - Two area men were arrested last week in connection with the theft of a race car from a township residence more than two years ago. The arrests followed a routine traffic stop made by police Jan. 12 on Perrineville Road. Police stopped a pickup truck being driven by Gerald Hunt... More ... Four move up the ranks on Jamesburg police force BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer       JAMESBURG - After serving as acting police chief for the past 10 months, Paul Karkoska finally has the official title of chief. Karkoska replaces David Lester, who headed the department for 10 years before announcing his retirement last March. Lester used his accumulated leave for th... More ... Boro sues junkyard over contamination testing BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer       SPOTSWOOD - - After years of being on the defense side of litigation involving a local junkyard, the borough is filing a suit of its own against the business. The borough filed suit against Giancola Auto Wreckers, asking its operators to show cause as to why tests have not been done ... More ...