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E.B. pursues special-needs kids’ field
BY VINCENT TODARO EAST BRUNSWICK — Township officials are hoping to get more funding from Middlesex County to build a level playing field at Heavenly Farms for children with special needs. In early 2008, the county pledged $1.5 million for the project, and officials believed that would be enough to cover all or most of…
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East Brunswick officials see another budget crunch year ahead
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — Mayor David Stahl said he sees 2010 as a continuation of efforts he began when he took over as mayor last year. However, he certainly hopes the obstacles are smaller. They probably won’t be, he admitted, saying he believes the township will see further decreases in state…
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DOT’s stance on Rt. 33 site frustrates some in Monroe
BY JANE MEGGITT MONROE — For township officials and residents, there is no question that a dangerous situation exists at the entrance to the Renaissance at Monroe adult community on Route 33. The question appears to be who will pay for the improvements. Renaissance resident Dave Mason appeared at the Jan. 4 meeting, as he…
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Monroe council reorganizes with new Repub. member
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer MONROE — There were no surprises regarding professional and other appointments at the Township Council’s reorganization meeting Jan. 4. All the professionals serving in 2009 were reappointed, including Township Engineer Ernest Feist, Township Attorney Joel Shain, Assistant Township Attorney Marguerite Schaffer and Prosecutor Bernard Shihar. Councilwoman Leslie Koppel- Egierd was…
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Many take the plunge to help Catholic school
Freezing temperatures not enough to deter supporters BY BRIAN DONAHUE It was just below 30 degrees on the beach, and about 3 degrees warmer in the water, but that didn’t stop supporters of the Immaculate Conception School (ICS) from going for a dip. About 40 from the school community, including staff, parents, students and alumni,…
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Legislature approves bill allowing election change
Spotswood aims to save money, increase participation by moving election date BY VINCENT TODARO Spotswood could begin holding its municipal elections in November if the governor signs a bill that has now received full legislative backing. In December, the state Senate approved the bill 38-0, and last week the state Assembly voted 49-25 in favor…
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Luster, Contrino to lead E. Bruns. council thru ’10
New president says greatest challenge is the twp. budget BY VINCENT TODARO The East Brunswick Township Council is entering a new decade with a new president and vice president. Edward Luster On Monday, the council members unanimously elected Edward Luster to serve his first term as president. Luster, who was elected to his first council…
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Baby & Me
Haley Poulsen (l-r), Isabella Lahly and Jessica Hong, with mom Qian Xia, listen to musician Kim Yarson play guitar during the Jan. 8 “Baby & Me” session at the East Brunswick Public Library. JEFF GRANIT staff the Jan. 8 “Baby
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Changes in finance laws mean more negative ads
Coda • • GREG BEAN If you liked the barrage of advertising in some of the most recent elections, you’re absolutely going to love what’s coming down the pike in the next few contests. Lost among the news last week about the intrusions and restrictions air travelers will face in coming years to keep us…
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