Category: archives
-

Orrok Johnson
Orrok Robert Johnson of Monroe died Friday, Oct. 8, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. Born in Indiana, he was formerly of the Lake Nelson section of Piscataway and Metuchen. He resided in Monroe for the last 20 years. He was a tool and die maker for Union Carbide in Piscataway for more…
-

LETTERS: Sen. Kerry is credible alternative
To the editor: I just wanted to share my views after watching the second presidential debate. I was interested to know what John Kerry would do about the war in Iraq, how he would help create good jobs here at home, and among other things, how he could help all Americans afford good health…
-

Hopefuls offer views to voters
The annual Women’s Club of Cranbury Candidates Night draws nearly 50 residents. By: Josh Appelbaum Nearly 50 Cranbury residents came out to the annual Woman’s Club of Cranbury Candidates Night on Tuesday for a pre-election forum with Township Committee hopefuls. Residents filed into the community room before 8 p.m. and were inundated with fliers and…
-

LETTERS: Trust fund is slush fund
To the editor: It was interesting to read about the proposed ordinance in Monroe to create a "Planned Retirement Community Overlay Zone" and an Open Space Slush oops, Trust Fund. I find it interesting that the Township Council would give the developer a "choice." Let’s think about it, $10,000 (best case) per unit…
-

Police officer saves woman
Driver dragged by vehicle following two-car accident. By: Leon Tovey MONROE Police Sgt. Michael Biennas is being credited with saving a 78-year-old East Windsor woman from serious injury on Sept. 30, by stopping her moving car after it had dragged her 84 feet, according to police. Police said Sgt. Biennas, a 17-year veteran of…
-

Candidates discuss budgets
Township Committe candidates discuss their take on the township’s budget. By: Josh Appelbaum Township Committee candidates agree the township must pay down debt incurred through open space acquisitions, but differ on whether to exceed the debt ceiling to buy open space or for capital projects in the future. Candidates also differed on the finer points…
-

Tentative deal struck on Fischer
Township makes tentative agreement to purchase Fischer property. By: Josh Appelbaum The township has reached a tentative agreement to purchase the 53-acre Fischer property from its owner, Margaret Angelo of Bridgewater. Mayor Richard Stannard said Wednesday that a verbal agreement has been reached between Ms. Angelo and the township. "We are awaiting the details to…
-

West Windsor awaits studies that may redirect its future
Train station area subject of at least four major research projects. By: Shanay Cadette WEST WINDSOR With at least four studies expected to be scrutinized by the Planning Board in the next three months, members will have a full slate of ambitious ideas and proposals to consider that could potentially pump millions of dollars…
-

Andrew keeps things covered for MHS football
Senior cornerback part of standout defense By: Bob Nuse Zoran Milich knows just how tough it is to find a good cover defensive back. "You’re out there all by yourself sometimes and you have to make a play," the Montgomery High football coach said. "If you have a guy you know can get the job…
