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    SCOTT FRIEDMAN U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jason Nielsen, who recently returned to East Brunswick after his fourth tour of duty overseas, places the Freedom Wreath on display during the township’s Memorial Day observance Sunday at Veterans Park. New granite pavers were dedicated to Neilsen and Robert S. Anderson for his 23 years of service as…

  • First aid squads oppose cut to training funds

    Volunteers could have to pay for own EMT training BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer First aid volunteers around New Jersey are upset about the state’s proposal to cut the training funds for emergency medical technicians. Gov. Jon S. Corzine’s proposed reallocation of $4 million to the general treasury would not bring relief to taxpayers, said…

  • Council cuts school tax increase in half

    Helmetta voters have defeated school tabs for past six years BY BRIAN DONAHUE Staff Writer By voting down the school budget last month, Helmetta residents paved the way for the tax rate hike to be cut from 4.2 cents to roughly 2 cents. The Borough Council responded to the April 21 budget defeat by ordering…

  • Right time to purchase a home, for some

    Area real estate professionals weigh in on current market BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer Real estate brokers are often seen as eternal optimists, but those selling homes in the local area all agree that this is a great time to buy due to historically low interest rates. Opinions differ on whether the bottom of the…

  • Monument dedicated to a Spotswood hero

    High school club honors Army Spc. Michael Gonzalez BY MARY ANNE ROSS Correspondent There will always be a special place for Army Spc. Michael Gonzalez at Spotswood High School. PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY staff Above: Ida and Pedro Gonzalez, with Spotswood High School teacher Frank Yusko (r), look on during the dedication ceremony for a…

  • Historians’ book tells local veterans’ stories

    Three authors spent year interviewing area WWII vets BY MARY ANNE ROSS Correspondent EAST BRUNSWICK — One earned a Silver Star for heroism; one watched the Japanese surrender from the deck of the USS Missouri. Another witnessed the testing of the atomic bomb. Each of the more than 20 men interviewed recently by the East…

  • Kostbar steps down after decade of service

    Half of Jamesburg council has turned over in past year BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer Otto Kostbar JAMESBURG — After more than a decade of service on the Borough Council, Otto Kostbar has resigned his seat. Kostbar said his day job as an attorney has become more time-consuming, and he no longer has the time…

  • SUMMER CAMPS-SHOULD YOUR CHILD SPECIALIZE? – Advertorial

    By Gloria Averbuch Advertorial  SUMMER CAMPS-SHOULD YOUR CHILD SPECIALIZE? By Gloria Averbuch Fun, friends, a break from the rigors of the school year-that’s what summer camp means to children and their families. But with the plethora of choices, it can feel cumbersome to decide which camp is the best for you child. With advances in…

  • Jewish groups collaborate for family day on May 25

    EAST BRUNSWICK — The Campus for Jewish Life will hold the second annual Central Jersey Jewish Family Fun Day on Memorial Day, May 25. Formerly the YM-YWHA of Raritan Valley, the Campus for Jewish Life has enjoyed a 70-year run as the centerpiece of the Middlesex County Jewish community. Since closing its facility in Highland…