• So. River taps Krenzel for mayor, Dems for council

    Longtime Republican councilman will take over for Eppinger in January BY DEANNAMcLAFFERTY Staff Writer John Krenzel Both the Democratic and Republican parties expressed disappointment with last week’s split-ticket election results. Residents elected a new Republican mayor in John Krenzel and two Democratic councilmen in Peter Guindi and Thomas Roselli on Nov. 8. Krenzel, the current…

  • First female mayor to take reigns in Jamesburg

    Lowande narrowly defeats Larsen in Democratic sweep BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer Marlene Lowande DemocraticMayor-electMarlene Lowande made history by becoming the borough’s first female mayor when she defeated Republican candidate Darren Larsen by 84 votes. According to unofficial results from the Municipal Clerk’s Office, Lowande received 515 votes to Larsen’s 431. Approximately 34 percent of…

  • Democratic victors eager to lead Milltown

    Steeber, Pietanza, Farkas say change is in store for borough BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent Eric Steeber For the first time in 13 years, Milltown will have a new mayor in 2012. And for the first time in a quarter-century, the mayor will be a Democrat. “It’s been a long time,” said Eric Steeber, who won…

  • And the band played on

    Imperial Band in South River celebrates 65th anniversary BY CHRIS ZAWISTOWSKI Staff Writer Barbara Santoro directs the Imperial Band during its 65th anniversary concert. CHRIS ZAWISTOWSKI I t was just after the end of World War II and after serving with the U.S. Marines that Ted Kadela decided he wanted to start a band. So…

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    Members of American Legion Post 522, Monroe, participate in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Monroe Township municipal complex in honor of Veterans Day Nov. 11. JEFF GRANIT staff

  • St. Bernadette’s to hold Tricky Tray Nov. 20

    A Tricky Tray will be held Sunday, Nov. 20 at St. Bernadette’s Church, O’Dea Hall, located at Villanova and Princeton roads, Parlin. Doors open at 3 p.m. There will be a main table, special prizes, a Christmas table and a 50-50. No children under 12 permitted. Refreshments will be available. All tickets are $5 and…

  • Former EBHS runners warm up for annual alumni 5K race

    While most people are sleeping off their Thanksgiving meal the morning of Nov. 25, many former East Brunswick High School runners will be lacing up their running shoes for the annual alumni 5K race. Now in its sixth year, the race brings alumni of the school’s cross country and track programs to the high school…

  • Hawks win NEC Tournament; NCAA Tournament bid is next

    Third straight conference title for Monmouth men For the third consecutive year, the Monmouth University men’s soccer team is headed to the NCAA Tournament. And, for the third straight year, the Hawks will host a First Round game on the Great Lawn tonight (Nov. 17) at 7 p.m. The Hawks learned on Monday (Nov. 14)…

  • CBA, Holmdel harriers win state Group titles

    BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer The Christian Brothers Academy express continues to roll on. The Colts won the NJSIAA Non- PublicAGroup state cross country championship on Saturday at Holmdel Park with a low score of just 18 points. Runner-up Don Bosco was at 45. The Colts ran together in a pack for most of the…

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