Month: January 2010

  • Jody Joseph to honor Nicks & Joplin in NY performance

    BY AMY ROSEN Staff Writer Some people say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. If that is true then New Jersey’s own Jody Joseph will be honoring two revered icons of rock and roll to the highest degree on Jan 23 when she presents “One Diva … One Legend … One Woman” at New…

  • S.B. council reflects on past decade of service to town

    Members say during reorg meeting that they hope to prosper for another 10 years BY JENNIFER BOOTON Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — The South Brunswick Township Council reflected on the past decade and expressed high hopes for the next 10 years at the township’s annual reorganization meeting last week. Despite the decade being a rough…

  • Woman’s best friend and lifesaver

    Golden retriever helped detect cancer and nurse owner back to health BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer If there is a heaven, Brandy is resting at God’s feet. More than a friend, confidante and giver of unconditional love, the golden retriever was a lifesaver. Owner Donna Rice, of Millstone, may not have detected that she had…

  • South Brunswick takes steps to lower costs

    Employees face up to 12 furlough days; buildings could close once a month BY JENNIFER BOOTON Staff Writer South Brunswick is taking steps to eliminate its economic footprint in 2010 by initiating municipal furloughs and jump-starting budget processes. Municipal employees will be required to take up to 12 furlough days in 2010. During these 12…

  • Goal!

    Khaire Robinson (center) celebrates after her team scored a goal during the indoor field hockey game held at Deans Elementary School in Monmouth Junction on Jan. 9. The new program is being held through the South Brunswick Recreation Department. Story, page 15. ERIC SUCAR staff

  • Fatal fire closes down Finnegans Lane in S.B.

    One fatality confirmed but not identified as of press time BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Afire at 2:36 a.m. Tuesday morning in a home on Finnegans Lane in North Brunswick left one man fatally injured. As of press time, officials had not revealed the identity of the victim because his family had not yet been…

  • Changes in finance laws mean more negative ads

    Coda • • GREG BEAN If you liked the barrage of advertising in some of the most recent elections, you’re absolutely going to love what’s coming down the pike in the next few contests. Lost among the news last week about the intrusions and restrictions air travelers will face in coming years to keep us…

  • Time for better surgery center oversight A

    Anyone having surgery should expect the highest quality standards at their facility. Thanks to the Health Error Accountability Law (HEAL), patient safety in New Jersey hospitals is tracked through the Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS). Yet, over percent of surgeries occur in Ambulatory Surgery Center ASC)s, free standing facilities specializing in outpatient surgeries…

  • Reduction of swim classes upsets seniors I

    In a holiday surprise, the North Brunswick Recreation Department announced to the Senior Swim program that the group would not meet again until March 1 instead of the regular schedule of three times a week. The announcement was not made in person by a representative of the department, but in a curt, written notice handed…