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    FARRAH MAFFAI Alexandria Piacenti, 7, disguised here as Hermione from the Harry Potter fiction series, reacts after eating a yucky “Bernie Botts Every Flavor Bean.” Her brother, Frankie, dressed as Harry Potter, bravely tries a jelly bean at the South River Public Library’s “Harry Potter Birthday Bash” yesterday.

  • County fair features traditional, new events

    The schedule for the 2002 Middlesex County Fair is as follows: Thrill seekers can get their fill of fun from the many rides at the fair. The following events to be held daily: • Star Family Circus, held three times each day • Hilby — "The Skinny German Juggle Boy," three times each day •…

  • State plans public hearings on MOM railroad line plan

    By charles w. kimStaff Writer By charles w. kim Staff Writer Members of the public will have a chance to speak on NJ Transit’s Monmouth-Ocean-Middlesex passenger rail project. State Transportation Commissioner James Fox announced last week that starting in the fall, NJ Transit will begin a "public outreach" as part of the $4 million draft…

  • Pearl’s legacy preserved at local temple’s school

    By vincent todaroStaff Writer Pearl’s legacy preserved at local temple’s school By vincent todaro Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — The religious school at Temple B’nai Shalom is being renamed in honor of slain Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl. According to Dr. Andrew Boyarsky, president of the temple’s board of trustees, a dedication ceremony is…

  • Plan for two levees presented to public

    By jennifer domeStaff Writer Plan for two levees presented to public By jennifer dome Staff Writer VERONICA YANKOWSKI The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has presented plans to prevent future flooding along the South River, a marshy section of which is seen here. Local officials and U.S. Congressman Frank Pallone Jr. (D-6th District) met recently…

  • Jamesburg’s tax rate to increase due to aid loss

    By Sandi carpelloStaff Writer By Sandi carpello Staff Writer JAMESBURG — In an effort to compensate for the recent unexpected loss of $100,000 in state aid, the Borough Council voted Monday to adopt an amended municipal budget carrying a greater municipal tax increase. Mayor Anthony LaMantia said the 2002 budget simply maintains existing municipal services.…

  • BOE opposes moving school elections to this November

    By vincent todaroStaff Writer By vincent todaro Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — The Board of Education has passed a resolution opposing the idea of changing the annual school election dates so that they are held in November alongside the general elections. At its July 25 meeting, the board voted to officially state its opposition to…

  • Damage to homes attributed to warehouse construction

    Correspondent By lori elkins solomon Damage to homes attributed to warehouse construction JAMESBURG — Borough officials are investigating complaints by residents that the construction of the Costco Wholesale warehouse on Possum Hollow Road has caused structural damage to their homes. According to Mayor Anthony LaMantia, several residents living near the site have alleged that there…

  • Temporary postal facility may be opened in Monroe

    By jennifer domeStaff Writer Temporary postal facility may be opened in Monroe By jennifer dome Staff Writer MONROE — The U.S. Postal Service is expected to open a new processing facility in Monroe to temporarily replace its operations in Hamilton, where anthrax was detected in the fall, U.S. Congressman Chris Smith (R-6th District) has announced.…