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Spotswood working with Comcast on new agreement
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer SPOTSWOOD — Borough officials are in the process of hammering out a new franchise agreement with Comcast, a move that has often resulted in new broadcasting equipment for the school district or borough. The Borough Council recently held a hearing for residents to give input on the franchise renewal. Among…
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Council OKs scaled-back capital budget for 2009
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — The Township Council has adopted a 2009 capital budget that is about $1.5 million less than usual. Mayor David Stahl said the bare-bones capital budget, which is separate from the municipal budget and funds capital programs, is the result of the poor economy and far-sighted planning. The…
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Rail crossing among road issues discussed at meeting
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer MONROE — Township officials updated the public on several issues dealing with roads and traffic conditions during Monday night’s meeting. Councilman Henry Miller said he had received complaints about dangerous conditions at the Half-Acre Road railroad crossing. He said there is a large dip in the road on one side…
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Holiday cheer
Above: East Brunswick Community Chorus members Harriet Kunzman, Fran Giegerich, Jane Dowling and Phyllis Anderson, all of East Brunswick, entertain the crowd at the 13th annual Holiday Celebration at the Jean Walling Civic Center in East Brunswick on Dec. 7. Left: Santa makes an appearance during the event. PHOTOS BY SCOTT FRIEDMAN
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Spotswood board to review proposals for master plan
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer SPOTSWOOD — Officials are reviewing proposed changes to the town’s master plan and land use laws. A draft of the changes submitted by the borough planner would allow future retail developments on Main Street to have small one-bedroom apartments on the second floor. Another proposal would create a large parking…
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Acclaimed artist, son collaborate on Rockwell book for BSA
100 years of scouting depicted in ‘Norman Rockwell’s Boy Scouts of America’ BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Professional artist Joseph Csatari may be 80 years old, but he cannot help smiling from ear to ear when he talks about his idol Norman Rockwell. South River artist Joseph Csatari (r) worked with Norman Rockwell for almost…
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EBPD designates December ‘Speed Enforcement Month’
EAST BRUNSWICK — Motorists may notice an increased effort this month to crack down on speeding on township roads. Barry W. Roberson, East Brunswick’s director of public safety, announced last week that December is designated as a “Speed EnforcementMonth” in the township. The initiative, a cooperative effort by the police department and the office of…
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‘Cops in Shops’ yield arrests
EAST BRUNSWICK — Police are continuing to operate undercover in township liquor stores in an effort to stop underage people from purchasing alcohol and to keep adults from buying alcohol for them. On Nov. 25, detectives from the East Brunswick Police Department made three arrests while working a plainclothes detail at Wine World and Liquors,…
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Ebenezer Scrooge, played by Art Hickey of Dunellen, and Tiny Tim, by Joey Kalet of Kendall Park, celebrate a wondrous finale in Playhouse 22’s 13th annual presentation of Charles Dickens’ holiday classic “A Christmas Carol.” Shows run Dec. 11-20, at 8 p.m. Fridays, 4 and 7 p.m. Saturdays, and 3 p.m. Sundays at the East…
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