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Students, community to mull
ideas for Sept. 11 memorial By vincent todaroStaff Writer ideas for Sept. 11 memorial By vincent todaro Staff Writer SPOTSWOOD — Students with the Spotswood High School History Club want the local community to have its own place to reflect on the events of Sept. 11. The club is spearheading an effort to create a…
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FARRAH MAFFAI “Bridesmaids” Michelle Anderson (l) and Erica Thiry jokingly show off their muscles following a mock wedding ceremony with their friend, “bride” Elizabeth Ressler, at East Brunswick High School Jan. 17. For the story, see page 3.
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3 promoted to sergeant
3 promoted to sergeant MILLTOWN — The Police Department recently increased the number of sergeants on its force. "It’s going to help the department a lot. It’s better for the residents to work with a sergeant," said Councilman Joseph Cruz, who serves as liaison to the borough’s Public Safety Committee. John Schuck, 45, and Eric…
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Most say religious group should be allowed to meet
Monroe Board of Ed. stands its ground after listening to residents By sandi carpelloStaff Writer Most say religious group should be allowed to meet FARRAH MAFFAI Marilyn Shustak speaks during the Monroe Board of Education’s meeting Jan. 15. Monroe Board of Ed. stands its ground after listening to residents By sandi carpello Staff Writer Although…
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Residents sue over water drainage issue at Stavola
By sandi carpelloStaff Writer Residents sue over water drainage issue at Stavola By sandi carpello Staff Writer MONROE — A group of Possum Hollow Road residents has filed a lawsuit against both a local sand mining company and the township’s Planning Board, claiming they are responsible for causing extensive damage to their properties. The plaintiffs,…
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School board outlines need for extra $2.5M at Churchill
By vincent todaroStaff Writer School board outlines need for extra $2.5M at Churchill By vincent todaro Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — The Board of Education would be permitted to use a township borrowing mechanism to finance the $2.5 million completion of improvements to Churchill Junior High School under an ordinance introduced by the Township Council…
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Community effort saves deer from frozen brook
By sandi carpelloStaff Writer Community effort saves deer from frozen brook By sandi carpello Staff Writer MILLTOWN — One moment Borough Police Chief Raymond Geipel was performing his normal morning duties; the next he was hanging face first over the frozen Lawrence Brook, trying to save the life of a deer. Geipel and Deputy Fire…
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Scouts’ projects involved work at parks, school
Scouts’ projects involved work at parks, school Eagle Scouts (l-r) Jesse Heckart, Matthew Windsor and Michael Hearon. EAST BRUNSWICK — Michael J. Hearon Jr. and Matthew A. Windsor, both residents of the township, and Jesse Heckart, of Marlboro, were promoted to the rank of Eagle Scout at a recent Court of Honor and reception sponsored…
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Students defend group for its benefits, right to meet
By sandi carpelloStaff Writer Students defend group for its benefits, right to meet By sandi carpello Staff Writer MONROE — When high school junior Maryanna Vicente petitioned the Board of Education to establish a chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), all she wanted was permission to pray with her classmates. "I was hearing…
