• Potential loss of murals heartbreaking to some

    Hundreds sign petition against painting over artwork on MTHS walls BY CHRISTINA HABERSTROH Staff Writer MONROE — Some alumni and parents of students at Monroe Township High School are saddened by the idea that the murals painted on the hallway walls and stairwells may soon be painted over. Over the years, students and parents have…

  • LaMantia will wrap up service as J’burg mayor

    Kostbar to seek top office while two council incumbents seek re-election BY CHRISTINA HABERSTROH Staff Writer Anthony LaMantia A fter over a decade as mayor of Jamesburg, Anthony LaMantia has decided not to seek re-election later this year. Looking back on his years of service, LaMantia said that he is extremely proud of helping to…

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    Joe Mania of JLM Toy Trains puts the final touches on a large display during the “Raritan River Railroad Returns to South Amboy” event April 30 at the South Amboy Senior Citizens Center. South Amboy and Milltown groups organized the event as part of an effort to preserve the railroad’s last remaining station, which is…

  • Monroe school cuts affect employees, transportation

    Council, school board make reductions after budget defeat BY CHRISTINA HABERSTROH Staff Writer The Monroe Township Council on Monday ordered a cut of more than $1 million from the school district’s defeated budget. The reduction of $1,040,318 will bring the tax rate increase from 20 cents to 18.6 cents. This means the owner of property…

  • Firehouse referendum out; ballot survey in

    After party-line vote against public question, council agrees on survey idea BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent Should Milltown build the long-discussed new firehouse? One borough councilman attempted to put that yes-or-no question in the hands of borough residents, but his attempt didn’t get very far during an April 25 meeting. Democratic Councilman Richard Ryan brought up…

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    Gary Magnifico prepares a cake May 6 at Magnifico’s Ice Cream shop, which he opened 30 years ago in a former Carvel on Route 18 in East Brunswick. Story, page 22. JEFF GRANIT staff

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    Raritan Valley Road Runners will sponsor an outdoor open house 7:30-9:30 a.m. May 14 at Grove 5 near the Landing Lane entrance to Johnson Park, 1050 River Road, Piscataway. The event is open to joggers and runners of all ages and fitness levels. Those attending should be medically able to participate and will be asked…

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    Christian Brothers Academy second baseman Ralph Marinello (top) tries to turn the double play before Colts Neck’s Paul Marinello (bottom) can break it up during the game held at Christian Brothers Academy in Lincroft on May 5. The Colts went on to beat Colts Neck by a score of 7-3 ERIC SUCAR staff

  • Brookdale lacrosse team has become an established winner

    Blues has won two straight Region titles BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer The Brookdale Community College men’s lacrosse team is beginning to establish the consistency that all winning programs strive for. With a second straight Region XIX title to their credit, head coach Steve Heller’s Jersey Blues in just four years have become a junior…

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