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Republicans sweep in Milltown election
Owens, Holsten say they’ll work to earn residents’ trust BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer Gary Holsten MILLTOWN — The borough’s governing body will remain firmly in the hands of Republicans. On Nov. 3, voters elected GOP candidates Robert Owens and Gary Holsten, both newcomers, to the two available seats on the Borough Council. Owens received…
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Voters elect one Repub., one Democrat in J’burg
Newton brings rare GOP representation on council BY BRIAN DONAHUE Staff Writer Gregory Newton JAMESBURG — It’s not often that a Republican is elected in this borough, but Gregory Newton was able to break in last week. The fourth try was the charm for Newton, who won a seat on the Borough Council in the…
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Two Old Bridge residents rescued from E.B. lake
BY BRIAN DONAHUE Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — Firefighters were able to rescue two people Monday after their boat capsized in Dallenbach Lake, off Dunhams Corner Road. Three Old Bridge residents had been fishing from the 15-foot aluminum boat when it capsized shortly before 6 p.m., sending them into the water. One of the fishermen,…
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Monroe students salute those who have served
Applegarth welcomes wounded veteran, 28, at ceremony BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer Students at the Applegarth Middle School in Monroe are well aware of the significance of Veterans Day. Above: U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Michael Minard of Union Beach and wife Linda met with students Monday at Applegarth Middle School, Monroe, for the Salute to…
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Monroe elects its first Republican in 24 years
Voters return Leibowitz to council with Miller, Tamburro BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer In 1985, the first President George Bush was in office, Tom Kean was governor of New Jersey, and personal computers were not connected to the Internet. Michael Leibowitz That was also the last time a Republican was elected to the Monroe Township…
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Ferraro ‘flattered’ to win voters’ confidence
Brings GOP its first East Brunswick election victory since 2003 BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer The Republicans have gained a voice on the East Brunswick Township Council. Camille Ferraro On Nov. 3, residents elected Camille Ferraro, who challenged incumbent Democratic Councilman Matthew Korten for a one-year term on the five-member council. Korten was appointed to…
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SCOTT FRIEDMAN Molly leads her owner, John Budzin of South River, through the corn maze at Etsch Farms, Route 522 in Monroe, during the “Dogtoberfest” celebration Sunday. The event, organized by L’Oreal USA, raised money for the Susan G. Komen Foundation for breast cancer research. SCOTT FRIEDMAN
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Dorothy Barkalow
Mrs. Barkalow, 82, of South River, formerly of Helmetta, died Nov. 1, 2009, in Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. She was predeceased by her husband, Frank Barkalow, and by a son, Glenn Barkalow. Surviving are a son, Rick Barkalow of Florida; two daughters, Gayle De Santis, and her husband, Michael R. Jr., of…
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Helen G. Zahradnik Juba
Mrs. Juba, 89, of East Brunswick, died Oct. 25, 2009, in Reformed Church Home, Old Bridge. Her husband, Walter, died in 1984, and a grandson, Nicholas Breunig, died in 1992. Surviving are two sons, Edward, and his wife, Margaret, of Helmetta and Ronald, and his wife, Gail, of the Toms River section of Dover; a…
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