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    VERONICA YANKOWSKI Mary Suriano receives a special birthday kiss from granddaughter Gail Firkser as she turns 100 at the Park Place Center and Rehabilitation Center on Deer Park Drive in South Brunswick on Dec. 28.

  • Ambulance driver charged with assault Police claim officer was pushed by man at accident scene

    Ambulance driver charged with assault Police claim officer was pushed by man at accident scene A private ambulance company driver was charged with pushing a South Brunswick police officer at the scene of a motor vehicle accident Dec. 23. The incident began when police received a call about a Volvo driving erratically on Route 1.…

  • Scarillo and Ryan look back at time on council

    Scarillo leaving to spend time with family; Ryan lost re-election By dave goldberg Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — Peggy Scarillo and Leo Ryan feel they have accomplished many things during their tenure on the Township Council during the last three years. "At the end of each year, one reflects on their achievements," said former council…

  • Congressman told of family’s struggle since Sept. 11

    Congressman told of family’s struggle since Sept. 11 VERONICA YANKOWSKI Congressman Rush Holt delivers an American flag to James Samuel during a visit to Samuel’s Jamesburg home on Dec. 21. By lynn K. Barra Staff Writer JAMESBURG — James Samuel has finally been able to put his son to rest, but he has yet to…

  • Raceway Park’s owner, co-founder dies at 63

    Staff Writer By sue m. morgan Raceway Park’s owner, co-founder dies at 63 OLD BRIDGE — Richard Vincent Napoliello, the last surviving founder of Raceway Park, died Dec. 27 at New York University Hospital, N.Y., after a battle with cancer. He was 63. Since 1962, Napoliello, of Colts Neck, Monmouth County, has been involved with…

  • Thompson sworn in as new deputy police chief Veteran officer takes new post in South Brunswick

    Staff Writer By CHARLES W. KIM Thompson sworn in as new deputy police chief Veteran officer takes new post in South Brunswick CHARLES W. KIM Township Clerk Barbara Gut (far right) gives the oath of office to new South Brunswick Deputy Police Chief Frederick Thompson, who is joined at the ceremony by wife Rosemary and…

  • Future of Otken farm may be decided in court Family’s attorney says town owned land for last month

    Staff Writer By dave goldberg Future of Otken farm may be decided in court Family’s attorney says town owned land for last month NORTH BRUNSWICK — The fate of the Otken farm will be decided during a hearing at the Middlesex County Courthouse in New Brunswick on Jan. 14. "Jan. 14 is the return date…

  • A memorable year in North Brunswick

    JERRY WOLKOWITZ Democratic Township Council candidate Bruce Chandlee sings “God Bless America” with fellow candidate Adam Weiss after winning the election on Nov. 6. Democrats win majority on council; Rimmer appointed schools chief By dave goldberg Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — The township saw many changes during the course of 2001, including a new council…

  • Boca Salons responds to customer demand

    Staff Writer By dave goldberg NORTH BRUNSWICK — Boca Salons in the Lions Plaza off Route 130 has been serving clients in town for the last five years and has continually expanded due to customer demand. "We have been in North Brunswick for the last five years and we continue to grow," said co-owner Anthony…