• GOP leaders remember former Middlesex County party chair

    Joe Leo, 73, hailed for dedication to politics, community service BY CHRIS ZAWISTOWSKI Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — He was a stalwart in New Jersey politics for decades, working tirelessly to promote the Republican Party and break the Democratic stronghold in Middlesex County. But Joseph P. Leo always had a special place in his heart…

  • New grants help county preserve local farmland

    BY CHRIS ZAWISTOWSKI Staff Writer Several Middlesex County municipalities will receive funding to help keep gardens growing in the Garden State. Seven local municipalities including Monroe, Jamesburg and Old Bridge are eligible to receive a portion of a $1.5 million grant for farmland preservation in the county, as a result of a law signed by…

  • Youngsters sought for Monroe Idol Contest

    The Monroe Township Country Fair, set for noon-5 p.m. Sept. 18 at Thompson Park, Monroe, will feature the annual fair’s first musical Idol Contest. All contestants must check in at the stage by 2 p.m. Performances will begin at 2:30 p.m. Contestant forms must be received by Sept. 9. Participants must bring two copies of…

  • South River council makes changes to Recreation Dept.

    BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer SOUTH RIVER — A divided Borough Council voted last week to promote a recreation employee and appoint another, filling the two posts that will now oversee the department. Laura Kahse was promoted to senior program coordinator and Lakisha Burgess was appointed program coordinator. Both are full-time positions with salaries of…

  • Booster Club slates car wash for Sept. 4, 5

    The East Brunswick High School Cross-Country Booster Club will hold a car wash 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Sept. 4 and 5 on the grounds at the high school, Cranbury Road. Cars, vans and trucks will be accommodated. All proceeds will benefit the crosscountry team.

  • Monroe school officials split over pay-to-participate issue

    Board majority opts to keep fee in place, save money for tax relief BY CHRISTINA HABERSTROH Staff Writer MONROE — Members of the Board of Education sought to change the way the district would use additional state aid, despite a prior decision by the board. The board had previously voted to use $887,122 in newly…

  • CODA

    I’m still country, but country just isn’t cool GREG BEAN I t’s good to be back after a week off for my youngest son’s wedding in upstate New York. If you’re interested, it was a rousing success, and as my best friend from young adulthood noted on several occasions, a LARGE time was had by…

  • Monroe Amer. Legion slates Sept. meeting

    American Legion Post 522, Monroe, will hold its September post meeting at 7 p.m. Sept. 7 in the court room at 1 Municipal Plaza in the Monroe Township Municipal Building, off Perrineville Road. All veterans are invited to attend. New members are asked to bring their DD214. Refreshments will be served after the meeting. For…

  • Helmetta church sets 9/11 observance

    St. George’s Anglican Church, 56 Main St., Helmetta, will hold memorial services Sept. 11 to honor all 9/11 first responders, victims and their families. The first service will begin at 8 a.m. in the church. The time of first attack, 8:27 a.m., will be marked, and silence will be observed. A continental breakfast will follow…

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