• A call to action to stop hunt, save N.J. bears

    Time is running out for hundreds of New Jersey’s black bears, with a bear hunt scheduled to begin on Dec. 6. It is up to the residents of New Jersey who care about the fate of black bears to take action now if we are to prevent a blackbear massacre. The expression “good intentions are…

  • When the engine blows, and it’s 20 below

    CODA GREG BEAN I’ve been getting a real kick out of those “You always remember your first Subaru” ads, with lots of wistful people fondly remembering things that happened in their cars. There’s one with a young guy looking into the backseat of his Subaru, and you get an idea what he’s remembering, but the…

  • Local theater troupe set to stage ‘Miracle’

    BY SAM SLAUGHTER Staff Writer Matthew Shussler of Sayreville, who will play the role of Tommy Mara in the musical version of “Miracle on 34th Street,” takes part in a rehearsal and sits on the lap of Greg Louis, also of Sayreville, who will don a white beard and red clothing to portray Kris Kringle.…

  • NJSBA wants talks on tenure reform

    The New Jersey School Boards Association has called on the state Legislature and the administration of Gov. Chris Christie to begin serious discussion of changes in the state’s century old tenure laws that govern employment of public school teachers and other school district employees. According to a press release from the NJSBA, to promote public…

  • Milltown considers new boro historian position

    BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer MILLTOWN — The borough may be steeped in history going back a couple centuries, but it has no official historian. The Borough Council may soon change that. The governing body voted unanimously Nov. 22 to introduce an ordinance establishing the position of municipal historian, who would serve an educational resource…

  • New York Street Games’ to screen in E. Brunswick

    EAST BRUNSWICK — The opening line of the film “New York Street Games” says it all: “Before cell phones, BlackBerrys and Facebook . . . before a neighbor’s doorstep required an invitation . . . before ‘play dates,’ there was play.” Narrated by Hector Elizondo, “New York Street Games” captures a special time in American…

  • Kosa remembered as a true hero

    Longtime EBHS teacher and coach earned 527-63-22 record in girls soccer BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer Apillar of the community died last week, but he left a lasting impact on the East Brunswick High School athletic program. Louis Kosa Former teacher and coach Louis Kosa died Friday at his home in South River, leaving behind…

  • Soldiers in Afghanistan to be videocast at mall

    Hanukkah events on tap in East Brunswick, Monroe BY CHRISTINA HABERSTROH Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — The fifth annual Grand Menorah Lighting and Family Celebration of the East Brunswick Chabad will take place on Saturday at 7:15 pm in the J.C. Penney court of the Brunswick Square Mall. This year’s Hanukkah celebration will offer something…

  • J’burg tree lighting offers ‘special time’ for families

    BY CHRISTINA HABERSTROH Staff Writer It’s that time of year again, and Jamesburg is gearing up for its annual tree-lighting ceremony, which will be held Dec. 8 at 6:30 p.m. The event will take place at Veterans Park, behind the Jamesburg Hardware & Appliance store, Gatzmer Avenue. “The Jamesburg Tree Lighting event is a wonderful…

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