• Three small children injured in deadly blaze on the mend

    Electrical fire began in living room ceiling, police chief says BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer JAMESBURG — Two of the three children who were badly injured in a fire that took the lives of their mothers have been released from the hospital, Police Chief Martin Horvath said. Derrick Lowenberg and Adam Gonzalez, both 10…

  • Police charge man with crashing car into E. Bruns. trailer home

    EAST BRUNSWICK — Police said a Staten Island man who was later charged with driving while intoxicated intentionally drove his car into a trailer home last week. Police responded to Steve’s Trailer Park on Route 18 at 5:30 p.m. July 21 for a report that a vehicle crashed into one of the units. Upon arrival,…

  • Jamesburg’s revitalization efforts focus on past and future

    Farmers Market helps make borough a destination BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer JAMESBURG — Members of the Jamesburg Revitalization Coalition are on a mission to preserve a small-town feel while encouraging growth to keep the tiny borough viable. “We are all stakeholders,” said coalition President Elliott Stroul. “The mission of our organization is to make…

  • County fair tradition goes back 72 years

    Festivities run Aug. 2-8 at E. Brunswick fairgrounds BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer The Middlesex County Fairgrounds in East Brunswick will soon be brought to life with the scent of cotton candy and the glow of neon lights.   Returning for its 72nd year, the Middlesex County Fair will bring food, music, rides and the…

  • South River officials mull changes in electric service

    Study presents options for new cost structure BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer SOUTH RIVER — Borough officials are examining ways of changing the electric utility cost structure with hopes it will benefit ratepayers. The potential “unbundling” of the electric rate structure, which is the subject of a study conducted on behalf of the borough, would…

  • Residents press builder on construction issues

    Firm says it is working with board at Renaissance BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer Homeowners in the Renaissance at Monroe development, off Route 33, have banded together to protest what they say are poor responses by the builder to problems in the senior citizen community. The residents have formed the Irate Residents of Renaissance…

  • Mark and Kelly Koching of North Brunswick

    Mark and Kelly Koching of North Brunswick explain the unique features of their model aircraft “The Apprentice” during the fourth annual Open House event hosted by the Tri-County Radio Control Club July 18 at Heavenly Farms, East Brunswick. SCOTT FRIEDMAN

  • Stahl: Golden Triangle revenue will be crucial

    New cap on property tax hikes limits ability to balance budget BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer As public concern lingers over East Brunswick’s proposed settlement with Toll Brothers, officials say the new state cap on property tax increases makes the Golden Triangle redevelopment plan even more of a priority. On July 13, Gov. Chris Christie…

  • Christie unveils salary cap plan at local school

    Says many school supers’ salaries are out of proportion with economic realities BY JENNIFER BOOTON Staff Writer Just after signing a law capping property tax increases at 2 percent, Gov. Chris Christie announced another cap proposal, this one intended to cut school spending and direct more money to the classroom. Gov. Chris Christie takes questions…

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