• Undaunted employees reached for ‘greater good’

    I would like to express my gratitude to Greater Media’s staff members who visited the Sayreville PetAdoption Center on Feb. 17 as part of Greater Media’s Day of Greater Good campaign to offer assistance to charitable organizations. When I was originally contacted by Linda Vinci, Greater Media human resources manager, regarding the program, I told…

  • In praise of Spicuzzo as community supporter

    I ’m not going to comment on the charges facing Sheriff Joseph Spicuzzo. As with all legal cases, I hope that in the end truth and justice are served. I have lived, taught and served as a firefighter in Spotswood for close to 25 years. Sheriff Spicuzzo has in that time been a true supporter…

  • Milltown school budget needs more trimming

    We’re in that season again where school superintendents present their proposed budgets for the upcoming school year to the taxpayers. Would someone sprinkle some cold water on Milltown’s proposal to bring it back to reality? The school superintendent’s statement that “We are in calmer waters” defies current economic reality. Her proposal of nearly $12.6 million…

  • Spotswood eyes safer crossing with solar-powered lights

    Other lake-area upgrades, such as dock improvements, dredging, remain on hold BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer SPOTSWOOD — Financial limitations may have stagnated two major DeVoe Lake improvement projects, but the borough hasn’t given up on the area. Officials are moving forward with plans to revamp the lake and the surrounding grounds in spite of…

  • Monroe officials welcome three to Police Dept.

    BY CHRISTINA HABERSTROH Staff Writer MONROE — Three new officers were sworn in as the newest members of the township Police Department during the March 7 Township Council meeting. The officers replaced three who retired. Officers Jamey DiGrazio, Bernard Silverstein and Ronald Breuer took their oaths in a ceremony presided over by Mayor Richard Pucci,…

  • Composting workshops set for March 26, 30

    Middlesex County will hold a free backyard-composting workshop at 10 a.m. March 26 and a free vermicomposting (using worms) workshop at 6:30 p.m. March 30 at the Rutgers Cooperative Research & Extension EARTH Center at Davidson Mill Pond Park, 42 Riva Ave., South Brunswick. Preregistration is required. Workshop attendees have the option to pick up…

  • Milltown official drives proposal for cruise night

    BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer MILLTOWN — Cruise nights could be on their way to the borough. “This is a win-win for the town of Milltown,” Councilman Gary Holsten said during aMarch 14 meeting as he proposed the classic car events. “It will cost nothing to the borough, and the local businesses can sign up…

  • Sheriff’s officer charged with helping collect bribe

    A Middlesex County sheriff’s officer was arrested Monday on charges that he assisted former Sheriff Joseph C. Spicuzzo in collecting a bribe from an individual seeking a position in the sheriff’s office. Officer Paul Lucarelli, 45, of South River, was arrested at his home by detectives of the New Jersey State Police Official Corruption Bureau,…

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