• Mayor, council disagree on financial situation in So. River

    Democrats, Republicans counter each other’s claims about how to balance budget BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH RIVER — Democratic councilmen in town, primarily Thomas Roselli and Shawn Haussermann, have been telling residents at recent council meetings that the borough is in worse financial shape than they would have expected. “The Democrats are discovering that being…

  • Bringing concussions into focus

    Masking injuries to get back in the game can be a life-changing decision BY TIM MORRIS & KENNY WALTER Staff Writers Metuchen High School’s Sean Haugh wears a protective headband that soccer players use today to help prevent concussions. ERIC SUCAR staff Marlboro’s Niki Popyer certainly understands the consequences of concussions. By the count of…

  • J’burg plans improvements to West Railroad Ave.

    Council supports use of CDBG funds for sewer work BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer JAMESBURG — The borough will continue making improvements to West Railroad Avenue, with the next phase authorized in an ordinance introduced by the Borough Council on Feb. 27. The $79,000 cost of the improvements will be covered by a Middlesex County…

  • Senior housing offers convenient shopping

    Newly opened cupboard sells groceries at cost to residents and visitors BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer Ananbabal Luna (l) and Harold Hankel of Woodmere Senior Housing in Spotswood shop at the Corner Cupboard, a new convenience store in the complex, on March 1. Below: Residents Sung Ae Lee (l) and Chi Chan Lee shop at…

  • So. River looking to drive business downtown

    Property tax reward program would provide incentive to shop locally BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent South River Councilman Thomas Roselli has an idea for a unique program that could bring business to the downtown area while helping local taxpayers. Enticing customers to visit downtown businesses, especially with the damage caused by superstorm Sandy in that area,…

  • Monroe will feel tax impact of revaluation in 2014

    Cards detailing new property values to go out in November BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer With the ongoing tax-revaluation process in Monroe, township officials provided an update during the March 4 Township Council meeting. Business Administrator Wayne Hamilton told the council and public that he expects Realty Appraisal Co., a revaluation company, to complete inspections…

  • Head games

    While football receives the most attention for concussions, they are sustained in every sport — at a rate of approximately 300,000 per year in the U.S. Recent attention has resulted in greater efforts to protect young athletes from head injuries.

  • Family-car matters

    Midsize sedans have come a long way. Now they offer lively performance and an array of the latest technology. By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features CHEVROLET MALIBU Midsize cars remain the heart and soul of automakers’ lineups, and the selection of four-door family-minded models has never been richer, which can make for some tough choices. Not…

  • Q&A

    Crashed colors with Sharon Peters Q:  Our 2010 silver Toyota Corolla has been hit by other cars twice and has had several close calls. Since this is the first small car we’ve owned and also the first silver car, we don’t know if it’s a coincidence. Are there any studies done on color and size?…

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