• Janet Varsolona

    Mrs. Varsolona, 71, of Manalapan, died Sept. 21, 2010, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. Mrs. Varsolona was born in Elizabeth and had lived in Roselle before moving to Manalapan in 1991. Prior to her 2002 retirement, she was employed as a bakery clerk for the Grand Union in Manalapan. Surviving are her husband, Raymond…

  • Roslyn Naiburg

    Mrs. Naiburg, 94, of South Brunswick, formerly of East Brunswick, died Sept. 15, 2010, in Saint Peter’s University Hospital, New Brunswick. She was predeceased by her husband, Irving, and by a son, Robert. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, David and Dorothy Naiburg of North Brunswick; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Graveside services were held…

  • Joan M. Ruskai Morris

    Mrs. Morris, 72, of Monroe, formerly of Jamesburg, died Sept. 11, 2010, at home. She was employed for the past 10 years as a billingpremium consultant with Aetna Insurance Co., Cranbury. Prior to that, she worked at Pepsi-Cola Corp., North Brunswick. She was predeceased by her husband, James F. Morris Sr.; a son, James Jr.;…

  • Republican Women’s Club has a question for Democrats

    The Middlesex County Democratic machine has had a stranglehold on the people of Middlesex County, raising taxes and driving out ratable businesses. Now the Middlesex County Democratic machine was caught filming a campaign ad using public employees and equipment paid for by the taxpayers. They pulled the ad after it became public that the Democrats…

  • Ex-mayor says it’s time to get rid of the geese

    When I was mayor of North Brunswick, a radio station once referred to me as “PETA’s b——” because I opposed allowing “pig races” at a community event. Well, they were sorely wrong regarding my views on PETA and “animal rights.” Before leaving office, I pleaded with the Township Council to take action against the growing…

  • Learn the signs of heart disease

    In 2008, I came down with a bad case of sinusitis. I became extremely dehydrated and had to call 911 for help. After being rushed to the hospital for fluids, I mentioned that I was experiencing some discomfort under my left breast. It wasn’t painful, just uncomfortable. Doctors ordered additional testing and I was told…

  • Let’s hope they spend all of that $100 million wisely

    CODA GREG BEAN Like most people, I was impressed last week when I learned about Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg’s announcement that he would pump up to $100 million into Newark’s troubled schools in a “challenge” grant. When he made the announcement of the grant on “Oprah,” he was accompanied by Newark Mayor Cory Booker and…

  • Rejoice Fest

    Above: Ethan Robert Afir, 4, of Summit, shares the stage with his grandfather, Norman Politziner, of Monroe, during the Rejoice Jewish Music and Culture Festival held at Woodlot Park, South Brunswick, on Sunday. Right: Tiffany Cosumano, 16, of South Brunswick, stops by for a blessing in the sukkah. PHOTOS BY SCOTT FRIEDMAN

  • S.B. BOE addresses goals for upcoming school year

    BY SAM SLAUGHTER Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — The South Brunswick Board of Education revealed its goals and objectives for the 2010-11 school year at its Sept. 20 meeting. “Some people think goals and objectives consume all the energy and efficiency of the year; that is not the case,” Superintendent of Schools Gary McCartney said.…

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