-

Grateful to freeholders for preserving open space
Iwant to thank the members of the Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders for once again stepping up and helping preserve open space. Through the board’s assistance, 63 acres in Old Bridge that were threatened by development will now be preserved for posterity. So often we see land paved over for another shopping center and…
-

Why spend money on unnecessary roadwork?
On Sept. 20, 2010, a repaving of Cottrell Road between routes 516 and 34 was begun. The road has been milled in preparation for the paving. This is a road that I travel every day — it did not have a pothole or a repaired pothole in it. In my opinion it was one of…
-

Tenure must be on the table in reform talks
CODA GREG BEAN One of the first columns I wrote after coming to work at Greater Media Newspapers was at the request of my youngest son, who was distraught that his favorite teacher had been denied tenure in East Brunswick and was losing his job. My son was angry at the unfairness of the situation…
-

Forum to examine conflicts in Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan
The New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation will host its 12th annual interdisciplinary forum 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 15 at the Robert B. Meyner Reception Center in Holmdel. The forum includes three panel discussions, a luncheon with keynote speaker, and a visit to the memorial and museum. The Vietnam Era Museum & Educational…
-

Monroe rallies for Marine wounded in Afghanistan
Donations sought to aid Marine Lance Cpl. Colin Pascik in recovery after IED explosion BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer MONROE — Members of the VFW Monroe Central Post 262 had a simple mission on Monday night: To publicize the plight of a hometown son who lost both his legs in Afghanistan. U.S. Marine Corps…
-

Residents tell of drugs’ destructive hold on lives
Four share firsthand experiences as a user or as a child of a user BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Editor’s note: The speakers’ first names have been changed in this story to protect their anonymity and that of their families. METUCHEN — Sharon is 15 years old, and her dad is an alcoholic. “My everyday…
-

County offers residents emergency alert program
Middlesex County residents are being encouraged to sign up for Middlesex County Alert, an emergency notification system sponsored by the county. Residents who register will receive emergency notification via mobile texts, email or both. The Middlesex County Office of Emergency Management will send emergency messages as needed, but messaging will be restricted to conditions when…
-

Middlesex County chamber celebrates century of service
The Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce is gearing up to celebrate a century of service and to recognize members who have also served the community for at least 100 years. The New Brunswick Board of Trade was established in 1910 to provide local businesses with an outlet to network with each other and identify…
-

Sock-a-Palooza yields 360 pairs
OLD BRIDGE — “Sock-a-Palooza,” the charity event held last month by KidZdent in the name of the Hannah’s Socks organization, saw patients and the general public dropping by the pediatric dentistry office at 2455 Route 516 to donate nearly 360 pairs of new socks. The men’s, women’s and children’s socks will be provided to those…
View our current articles
Stay connected to your community
