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  • Democrats prevail in Milltown

    Kathy Chang Staff Writer MILLTOWN — Milltown Democrats swept the municipal election on Nov. 3. Eric Steeber will serve his second term as mayor after garnering 1,085 votes, topping Republican challenger Ronald D. Dixon, who received 807 votes. “I’m greatly humbled that the folks in town are letting me continue to serve them,” said Steeber.…

  • Bulletin Board

    – Fire department sets two-day food drive The South River Fire Department will hold a food drive to benefit the South River Food Bank 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 7 and 8 at the borough’s George Street Firehouse. Nonperishable food items and/or monetary donatio

  • Stars and stripes at Twin Lights

    By P.J. CANDIDO Staff Writer The Twin Lights Museum has reopened after three years of renovations. COURTESY OF LIGHTS HISTORICAL SOCIETY After three years of renovations and installation of a new exhibit, the Twin Lights Museum has reopened in Highlands. Historic flags and patriotic artifacts are among the notable items in the new multimedia exhibit,…

  • New chief builds police, community partnership

    By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer Former deputy chief and director of public safety William Krause has been named East Brunswick’s first chief of police in 48 years. Krause stresses the importance of building a partnership between the community and the department. For newly promoted Chief of Police William Krause Jr., leading the East Brunswick Police…

  • Arts center rededicated to former superintendent

    By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer The East Brunswick Performing Arts Center is getting a name change. On Nov. 12 EBPAC, which is located at Hammarskjold Middle School, will be renamed the Jo Ann Magistro Performing Arts Center (JMPAC) in honor of the former East Brunswick Public Schools superintendent, Dr. Jo Ann Magistro. The construction of…

  • Hospice staff fulfills little wishes that mean a lot to patients

    By JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer Above left: Home Health Aide Yokauri Batista, left, and Social Worker Tracy Grafton flank retired Metuchen police Officer Bill Smith. Above right: Metuchen police Administrative Sgt. Arthur Flaherty spends some time bonding with Smith, his former neighbor. I t seems that the older one gets, the clearer it becomes that…

  • Annual Milltown train show takes place Nov. 14, 15

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer MILLTOWN — The annual Milltown Raritan River Railroad Holiday Train Show will celebrate the railroad’s 125th anniversary. “This year’s show will have a strong emphasis on the amazing story of this little railroad,” said Kathy Heilman, president of the Milltown Historical Society. The train show, which features a Christmas scene…

  • Photo

    JESSICA D’AMICO/STAFF High Point Monument, which stands more than 1,800 feet above sea level, provides views over Sussex and miles beyond as the centerpiece of High Point State Park, Sussex.

  • EBPAC to be renamed in Magistro’s honor

    The East Brunswick Board of Education will formally dedicate the East Brunswick Performing Arts Center (EBPAC) at Hammarskjold Middle School as the Jo Ann Magistro Performing Arts Center in a ceremony set for 7:30 p.m. Nov. 12 at the school, 200 Rues Lane. Speakers for the evening will include East Brunswick Superintendent of Schools Victor…