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November 13, 2008
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Dems sweep E.B. mayoral, council races
Stahl to succeed Neary; Pinkin, Contrino elected
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer
Democrats remain firmly in control of East Brunswick government, winning the mayoral race and both seats up for grabs on the Township Council. Democrat David Stahl, a councilman for six years, garnered 10,945 votes to defeat Republican Christi Calvano, who had 9,494 votes, and independent Donald ... More...

JEFF GRANIT staff Veterans Day is recognized Tuesday morning with a wreath-laying ceremony at the Monroe Township Veterans Monument, located at the municipal complex. Members of Monroe's American Legion Post 522 salute the flag. More...

Council puts brakes on bike path plans
Despite $530,000 grant, project may be a no-go
BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer

The controversy surrounding Milltown's proposed bicycle trail has made it anything but the path of least resistance. After a number of residents spoke out vehemently against the largely grant-funded bike path, the Borough Council voted Monday against a resolution for an agreement that would allow... More...


Kaplan: $10K reward for trespassing arrest
Snuff mill redevelopment awaits better market factors
BY BRIAN DONAHUE Staff Writer

The Helmetta snuff mill redevelopment is on hold due to market conditions, but there has been some activity at the historic factory buildings — trespassing and vandalism. Officials aim to put a stop to that. Kaplan Cos. More...


Jamesburg residents keep library going
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

JAMESBURG — This is no final chapter for the borough's public library. Residents voted nearly 2 to 1 to keep the library open Nov. 4, defeating a ballot question that would have discontinued municipal funding and support for the facility. More...


Dems defeat Krenzel, Buffalino in So. River
Council will be split evenly among Democrats, Repubs
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer

SOUTH RIVER — The Borough Council will gain two Democrats in January, evening out the balance of power among its members. After pacing nervously around the American Legion hall on Whitehead Avenue for about 15 minutes on election night Nov. 4 as the results were being read, Rui Almeida, 37... More...


 Bulletin Board
•Jewish Singles social planned for Nov. 20
Men and women age 55 and above are invited to a Social Jewish Singles event set for 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 20 at Temple Shaari Emeth, 400 Craig Road, Manalapan. Participants will sing along and dance to the music of Art Einhorn. Cost is $7 per person and includes coffee and dessert. More...
•Church seeks vendors, crafters for bazaar
•Stress-management event set for Nov. 20
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 Letters
•Passage of Mental Health Parity Act lauded
Iam sure most of you have been paying very close attention to what's been happening with our economy. I am also sure that you were riveted, as I was, when the very contentious economic bailout package that started out as a 2 1/2-page proposal had ballooned to about 450 pages. More...
•Personal tribute, thank you goes out to all veterans
•Students came out to support family in time of need
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 Greg Bean's Column
•Coda
Cabinet position for Corzine would be a huge disaster
So, the rumor mill is running overtime with speculation that New Jersey Gov. Jon S. Corzine is being considered for a cabinet position on President-elect Barack Obama's team. Specifically, he's said to be under consideration for the position of secretary of the Treasury. More...
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 Red State / Blue State
•Red State/ Blue State
These days we're walkin' on the sunny side of life
Dear Greg: Well, at least we didn't have to listen to Fleetwood Mac. Remember the big celebration back in 1992, when your guys Bill and Al promised the most ethical administration in history? They kept playing "Don't Stop Thinkin' About Tomorrow,'' as the adoring crowd clamored to touch the hand... More...
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 Obituaries
•Philip Hill
Mr. Hill, 62, of East Brunswick, formerly of South River, died Oct. 22, 2008, in Raritan Bay Medical Center, Old Bridge division. More...
•Robert W. Allen
•Gary A. Bucholz
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 Schools
•Residential/private school use approved in Monroe
MONROE — A former rest home in the township will become the home of Yeshiva Bais Medrash Le Talmud, a Hebrew Rabbinical school. The Township Zoning Board of Adjustment approved the application to convert the building into a private school at a recent meeting, with no special conditions atta... More...
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 Sports
•Rutgers women hope to go further than ever
Freshmen's contributions will be critical to success of basketball program
The expectations for the Rutgers women's basketball program have always been tremendous. And coming off a 27-7 season that ended with a trip to the Elite Eight, and with three starters returning mixed in with a slew of newcomers, the Scarlet Knights may be able to climb to a whole new level. More...
•E.B. field hockey looks ahead to next season
•Falcons prepare for first home playoff game
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