• Former Newark police officer welcomed on Milltown P.D.

    BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Justin Schlusselfeld takes the oath of office as Milltown’s newest police officerMILLTOWN — A few months ago, Justin Schlusselfeld became another casualty of the economic recession when he was laid off as a Newark police officer. This week, he became the newest member of the borough’s police force in what…

  • Toastmasters sets Feb. 24 gathering

    The Old Bridge Toastmasters Club will meet 7-9 p.m. Feb. 24 at Grace Church, 442 Cottrell Road, Old Bridge. The “learn-by-doing” public-speaking club is designed to improve an individual’s speaking, listening and presentation skills in a comfortable atmosphere. Participants proceed at their own pace. New members are welcome to observe for their first few meetings…

  • Tuition changes have Milltown in better position for budget

    BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer MILLTOWN — It’s too soon to know how the 2011-12 school budget will play out, but coming off a difficult budget year, there are at least some positive signs early on. “Although we do not know much, we are in a better position this year than last year,” Board of…

  • Arisa takes E.B. to court over senior housing plan

    Builder sought approval to remove age restrictions from 81 of its 160 proposed units BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — Still hoping to be free from age restrictions, the developer of an approved senior housing plan has appealed to the state Superior Court, asserting that it has met all requirements for conversion. Developer…

  • Monroe bonds for $2M for property tax refunds

    Another $5M owed for tax appeals eating away at 2011 budget surplus BY CHRISTINA HABERSTROH Staff Writer Monroe Township will bond for more than $2 million to refund taxes to commercial businesses that filed appeals over the past three years. At its Jan. 31 meeting, the Township Council voted in favor of a bond ordinance…

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    SCOTT FRIEDMAN Megan Clarke (l), 11, and Jeanne Parrilla, 10, set up a cookie stand for Girl Scout Troop 80037 outside the United Methodist Church on Main Street, Milltown, on Feb. 12. Another cookie booth event is planned for 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 21 at Center Court of the Brunswick Square Mall, East Brunswick.

  • Proposal to outsource police dispatch nixed

    Jamesburg officials seeking means of avoiding tax hike BY CHRISTINA HABERSTROH Staff Writer Concerns about public safety outweighed finances on Feb. 9, when the Jamesburg Borough Council was considering outsourcing police dispatch services to South Brunswick. The topic drew a larger crowd than usual to the meeting room, with comments from police officials and residents.…

  • E.B. board OKs retail center plan for Tices Ln.

    Plan calls for ‘big box’ store and up to six other businesses at former Wonder Bread site BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer A major retail project teeming with employment opportunities and tax revenue has been given the go-ahead by the East Brunswick Planning Board after only two rounds of testimony. Board members voted unanimously on…

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    East Brunswick High School’s Alaukita Shah listens as teammate Brandon Barkoff answers a question during the Middlesex County Consumer Bowl Feb. 9 in East Brunswick. See story, page 21. JEFF GRANIT staff

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