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by water projectsCouncil ordinancewill translate to $90increase on averageBy vincent todaroStaff Writer by water projects Council ordinance will translate to $90 increase on average By vincent todaro Staff Writer The Spotswood Borough Council has introduced an ordinance that would raise residents’ water bills by about 18 percent. The council said the increase is needed to…

VERONICA YANKOWSKI Matthew Earl, 6, of Monroe gets a little fishing help Tuesday morning from his grandfather, Pat DiGangi of Jamesburg during the annual fishing derby at Molder’s Farm in Monroe.

Plans to acquirefur store to build new jughandle By vincent todaroStaff Writer Plans to acquire fur store to build new jughandle By vincent todaro Staff Writer DOT Commissioner Jamie Fox East Brunswick was formally presented with a $3 million state Department of Transportation (DOT) grant for a major road reconfiguration project in the vicinity of…

Hot times and hot wheelsenjoyed at annual show By sue m. morganStaff Writer Hot times and hot wheels enjoyed at annual show By sue m. morgan Staff Writer VERONICA YANKOWSKI Fans line up to check out hip-hop artist P. Diddy’s vehicles at the Funkmaster Flex Celebrity Car Show, held at Raceway Park Saturday. OLD BRIDGE…

Correspondent By lori elkins solomon JAMESBURG — The busy intersection of Forsgate Drive and Perrineville Road is not only scheduled to receive a new traffic light, but sidewalks and curbs as well, now that CVS has plans to build a new store on that corner. What makes the news even better for Jamesburg residents is…

By sandi carpelloStaff Writer By sandi carpello Staff Writer HELMETTA — Saying it will help relieve the borough’s fiscal crisis, the Planning Board granted a variance last week to AT&T Wireless for the placement of six telecommunication antennas on the borough’s existing water tower. The cellular telephone company will pay the borough an annual fee…

MONROE — A 76-year-old township resident was killed Saturday morning when the vehicle he was driving collided with a truck on Applegarth Road, according to township police Sgt. Kenneth Gross. The accident occurred at approximately 6:45 a.m. when Theodore Gutkowski Jr., driving a 2001 Mercury Marquis eastbound on Prospect Plains Road at the intersection with…

By jennifer domeStaff Writer Residents warned to watch for ‘suspicious workers’ By jennifer dome Staff Writer Several local police departments have reported suspicious incidents known as "flim-flams" during the past week. Flim-flam incidents were reported in Sayreville, South River, East Brunswick and Milltown, all on July 30. Although police officers believe the incidents may be…

By sandi carpelloStaff Writer Commission takes inventory of area’s historical places By sandi carpello Staff Writer MONROE — The township’s Historic Preservation Commission took the Township Council on a voyage at its meeting Monday night to June 1778 and the Battle of Monmouth. The commission, which is comprised of 15 members, recently researched historical sites…