
SCOTT FRIEDMAN John Bognar and son John Jr., 7, look at a model lighthouse display at the recent opening of "Shipwrecks and Lighthouses Along the New Jersey Coastline" at the East Brunswick Historical Society museum on Milltown Road. See story, page 8.
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Boro officials hold out for better option from county
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer
Though Middlesex County has presented options for improving traffic flow in downtown Spotswood, local officials are hoping for a better plan. Borough officials are seeking a remedy for the gridlock that occurs on and around Main Street during rush hour and on weekends. More...
Baseball leagues could have new fields by spring 2008
BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer
Play ball! Children in Monroe Township leagues can expect to hear those two beloved words more often, now that new ballfields are proposed at James Monroe Park. The $1.2 million project is expected to be voted on by the Township Council at its March 5 meeting. More...

BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer
SOUTH RIVER - A new supermarket has opened its doors at the former location of the Ben Franklin Store in the borough's downtown section. Bravo is leasing the 7,500-square-foot property at the corner of Thomas and Main streets. The interior of the building was completely renovat... More...
Trees already entered in contest date as far back as 1719

BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer
EAST BRUNSWICK - The largest tree in town could be right in your own backyard. It could be in a forest, on a farm or on the side of a street - even members of the township's Environmental Commission don't know. And that's exactly why they're asking residents to break the suspense ... More...