Day: June 26, 2003

By jamie dougherStaff Writer Two at top enjoyed parallel experiences By jamie dougher Staff Writer Farrel Silverman MONROE — Two boys, township residents since birth, grew up as childhood friends within walking distance of each other’s house. Throughout their schooling, they both discovered a love for music and played the trumpet in various school bands.…

By jennifer domeStaff Writer Arrested county official resigns from his position By jennifer dome Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — Alan W. Haag, who was charged with soliciting sex from a woman and her young daughters last month, has resigned from his position as Middlesex County roads supervisor. His successor is David Campion, now working as the…

Historical re-enactments are set for July Fourth in river towns As part of the Road to Monmouth campaign and to honor the 225th anniversary of George Washington’s visit to the Raritan River communities of Piscataway and New Brunswick, a celebration featuring daylong events on both sides of the Raritan River will begin at 11 a.m.…

Sayreville Main Street Theatre Company will present The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas from July 11-26 at the Step Inn Ballroom, corner of MacArthur and McCutcheon avenues, Sayreville. The show features a book by Larry L. King and Peter Masterson and music and lyrics by Carol Hall. Ticket prices range from $8-$20. Group discounts available..…

Correspondent By tara petersen Board discusses background checks for school volunteers MONROE — The Board of Education is considering a policy to require background checks and fingerprinting for all future student teachers and volunteers who work in the schools. At the June 11 meeting, board member Marvin Braverman said he thought the board should consider…

Program makes ‘sense’ for seniors and youth EAST BRUNSWICK — The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD) recently hosted a graduation for both older adults and graduating seniors at East Brunswick High School who participated in the Senior Sense program. NCADD of Middlesex County partnered with the East Brunswick Department on Aging and…

By vincent todaroStaff Writer By vincent todaro Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — McDonald’s has received approval from the Zoning Board of Adjustment to operate its drive-through intercom past 11 p.m. The board voted in May to give McDonald’s, at 730 Route 18 north, a variance to use the intercom, which the 24-hour restaurant previously could…

Neary pushes By vincent todaroStaff Writer Town moves forward on large land purchase Neary pushes ‘acquisition unlike anything we’ve ever done before’ By vincent todaro Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — Local officials took a step closer to purchasing the 147-acre Heavenly Farms property and will push for monetary assistance in buying the land. An ordinance…

to Blueberry Dr. proposal By jamie dougherStaff Writer to Blueberry Dr. proposal By jamie dougher Staff Writer MILLTOWN — Borough officials say they cannot support a proposal to make a section of Blueberry Drive, where a Wendy’s restaurant will be built, a one-way street. The Public Safety Committee of the Borough Council discussed the matter…