Category: archives

  • Borough to change setbacks

    The Borough Council is scheduled to act next month on a change in setbacks for residential properties of 7,500 square feet and less. By:Al Wicklund    JAMESBURG — Working on a recommendation from the borough zoning officer, the Borough Council is scheduled to act next month on a change in setbacks for residential properties of 7,500…

  • Edith Everitt

       Edith Thomas Everitt, 83, of Monroe, died Tuesday, Aug. 14 at St. Peter’s University Hospital in New Brunswick.    Born and raised in South Amboy, she lived in New York City before moving to Monroe nine months ago.    She was a 1935 graduate of Hoffman High School in South Amboy and a graduate of Rider College…

  • PAL Pop Warner season kicks off Sunday

    FOOTBALL: The East Windsor PAL entry in the Central Jersey Pop Warner League expects to be competitive and in the playoffs this year. By: Neil Hay    With three quarters of the squad comprised of returning players, optimism is in place for a successful season for the East Windsor PAL Junior Pee Wees.    The local entry…

  • Township gets aid for new sidewalk

    A project to improve sidewalks in Monmouth Junction has been jump-started by a donation by state Sen. Peter Inverso. By:Brian Shappell    A project to improve sidewalks in Monmouth Junction has been jump-started by a donation by state Sen. Peter Inverso.    Sen. Inverso, whose district includes South Brunswick, appeared at Tuesday’s Township Council meeting to present…

  • Police oversee crossing guards

    An agreement between the Police Department and local crossing guards will be in place for the opening of school. By:Brian Shappell    An agreement between the Police Department and local crossing guards will be in place for the opening of school.    Under the agreement, crossing guards will be under the jurisdiction of the Police Department, rather…

  • Twin Rivers story biased

    Letter to the editor To the editor:    I just finished reading Mr. Arges’ "article" on the lawsuit the CBTR has filed against my community of Twin Rivers, and was reminded once again of why I have cancelled my subscription to your paper. I don’t believe that it would be possible for Mr. Arges to be…

  • Leonard P. ‘Bookie’ Davis Jr.

       TRENTON — Leonard P. "Bookie" Davis Jr., 52, died Thursday, Aug. 16, at University of Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia.    Born in Tuscaloosa, Ala., he was a longtime Trenton resident.    He was a graduate of Trenton Central High School and Mercer County Community College.    He retired in 2000 after many years with the state.    He had been…

  • Committee approves new sidewalk

    The Township Committee is planning to put in a new sidewalk between Town Hall and the Cranbury School. By:Amanda Bok    The Township Committee is planning to put in a new sidewalk between Town Hall and the Cranbury School.    The sidewalk will begin in Town Hall’s rear vestibule and end in the school’s Industrial Arts room,…

  • Fred Scerbo Jr.

       Fred Scerbo Jr., 61, of Jamesburg, died Thursday, Aug. 16 at his home.    He was born in Fort Lee and lived there before moving to Jamesburg 36 years ago.    A graduate of West Virginia Wesleyan College, he was employed for the past 11 years as a truck driver for Quality Carriers in Newark.    Mr. Scerbo…