• Michelle Rae Lynch

    Ms. Lynch, 20, of Lone Oak, Ky., formerly of Milltown, died April 17, 2010, in Paducah, Ky. She was a 2008 graduate of Spotswood High School and a former employee of Acme Market, Milltown. She was predeceased by her grandparents, Vito William and Ella Rispoli and Rita Hansen. Surviving are her parents, Brian and Ellen…

  • Musings on the sights and sounds of a holiday parade

    Hometown parades don’t last too long, but we show up just the same. We come to be spectators. We come to show support and to be patriotic. The American flags have been brought out of mothballs or plastic bags to once again wave in the breeze. Some of the flags have faded, and some older…

  • Why can’t twp. make Toll Bros. honor contract?

    Here we go again with Toll Brothers. Did anybody notice the coincidence? When Councilman David Stahl was president of the East Brunswick Township Council, he rushed through, with his “yes” council (with the exception of Councilwoman Christi Calvano), the approval of the Toll Brothers contract. He said then that this was a golden opportunity for…

  • Family extends thanks for support of community

    On March 16 our 18-year-old daughter, Emily, was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma. As I am sure you can imagine, this was a huge blow to our family. The past few months have been an emotional ride, a realistic but humbling experience of life throwing you a curveball. We would like to acknowledge all our family,…

  • Summer fun

    Top to bottom: Youngsters make their way through Castle Mania during the annual Immaculate Conception Church Carnival on June 19, the final day of the weeklong event. Angelo Napoli, 12, of Monroe, leads the pack on the Flying Swing. Dana Steinberg, 10, of Monroe, enjoys a ride on the Scrambler. PHOTOS BY SCOTT FRIEDMAN

  • Ed. Foundation asks residents to vote for Pepsi grant award

    BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — Members of the public are being asked to contribute to the latest school district fundraiser. The East Brunswick Education Foundation (EBEF) has been heading an initiative through June to receive as many votes as possible in hopes to win a $50,000 grant in the nationwide Pepsi Refresh…

  • Scout’s pavilion up just in time for summer heat

    Right: Vincent Buccigrossi hammers the first nail as work on the shade pavilion begins to take shape at Great Oak Park in East Brunswick. Below: Vincent and his helpers work on the roof. Vincent planned and led the effort for his Eagle Scout project. EAST BRUNSWICK — Vincent Buccigrossi, a high school track and cross…

  • Family thankful to local responders after accident

    Emergency personnel come up big after toddler is struck by car BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer SOUTH RIVER — It was just an ordinary day on April 3 for the members of the Silva family. South River Patrolmen John Minacapelli (l) and Edwin Yorek pose for a photograph with Cynthia, 2, her mom, Cristiane Silva,…

  • New Bruns. farmers market opens for its second season

    NEW BRUNSWICK — Wider selections of fresh produce, prepared foods and goods. and an all-weather pavilion are among the new features at the New Brunswick Community Farmers Market this year. The market, which opened for its second season June 19 at 178 Jones Ave., off Georges Road, will be open Thursdays from 1 to 6:30…

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