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  • Joseph Burke, 50

       HILLSBOROUGH — Joseph E. "Jeb" Burke died Monday, April 16, at St. Peter’s Hospital, New Brunswick. He was 50.    He was born in New York City, grew up in Highland Park, and moved to Hillsborough in 1981.    Mr. Burke was a manager with Verizon in New Brunswick.    Surviving are his wife, Nancy (Sarnoff); two sons,…

  • Josephine Caruso

       HAMILTON — Josephine A. DeCara Caruso, 76, died Thursday, April 12, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Hamilton.    Born in Scottdale, Pa., she was a lifelong area resident.    She retired in 1988 after 29 years as a supervisor with the state Division of Taxation.    She was a member of Immaculate Conception Church Senior Citizens…

  • Ethanol production study presented to local farmers, officials

           MANSFIELD — An ethanol production plant in Burlington County could provide a new market for local corn farmers, says a consultant hired to look into the possibility of bring ethanol production to New Jersey. By:David Koch    At a recent meeting at the new EcoComplex, local farmers and agriculture officials were presented with the results…

  • Washington considering charter study

    The Township Committee is debating whether the form of government should be changed to another, possibly nonpartisan, form. By: Mark Moffa    WASHINGTON — The Township Committee is debating whether the municipality’s form of government should be changed to another, possibly nonpartisan, form.    References to the recent division within the township’s Republican Party were made last…

  • Casmer Wysocki

       Casmer A. Wysocki, 86, of Jamesburg, died Saturday, April 7, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick after a lengthy illness.    Mr. Wysocki was born in Jersey City and was raised in Poland. He returned to Helmetta at age 17 and worked as a baker at Blonkoski’s Bakery for five years. He then worked…

  • Hospice volunteer receives community service award

           MANSFIELD — Faye Hart had no one to help her when her first husband was dying from brain cancer at the age of 29. Doctors and nurses could provide physical care, but no one could provide emotional support. By:David Koch    Years later she remarried and continued her career as a stock broker. Then one…

  • Residents to help keep the township clean

    About 600 people will volunteer their time to pick up the litter, piece by little piece. By: Amanda Bok    Come rain or shine, South Brunswick residents will line up Sunday, bags and gloves in hand, to groom their environment.    Sunday is Earth Day, the national day designated for environmental awareness and action.    In South Brunswick,…

  • Club set to celebrate first year

    HORSE PLAY by Ken Weingartner: The Millstone Township Horsemen’s Association is looking to increase its role in educating the community about equine activities. By: The Millstone Township Horsemen’s Association is getting ready to celebrate its first anniversary, and is looking to increase its role in educating the community about equine activities. Formed in May 2000,…

  • Proposal would hike teachers’ starting pay

    Legislation would put minimum salaries at $40,000 statewide to attract more people to the profession. By: Amanda Bok    A proposal by the state Assembly to raise starting salaries for teachers may be a bag of mixed blessings, according to South Brunswick school officials.    The proposed bill seeks to establish minimum teacher salaries at $40,000 statewide…