• Jean Silver

    Mrs. Silver, 83, of the Clearbrook section of Monroe, formerly of the Kendall Park section of South Brunswick, died Oct. 22, 2009, in the Gardens at Monroe. A South Brunswick Democratic Committee member, she also wrote the newsletter for Temple Beth Shalom, South Brunswick. Surviving are her husband, Sidney; a son, Curtis of Piscataway; a…

  • Crafters sought for Dec. 5 show at church

    The Elizabeth Circle of Spotswood Reformed Church is seeking crafters and vendors for its Craft Show set for 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 5 at the church, 429 Main St. Rental cost is $20 per table. Snacks will be available. For more information and to reserve, call the church at 732-251-9277. Space is limited.

  • New superintendent gets warm welcome

    Uszenski takes over for Krewer in Spotswood BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer Walter Uszenski has officially taken over as the new superintendent of Spotswood schools, faced with challenges such as regionalization and continuing the curricular improvements of his predecessor. Walter Uszenski Uszenski, formerly the school chief in Mannington Township, Salem County, worked with now-retired Superintendent…

  • Frank J. Rusin

    Mr. Rusin, 85, of Sayreville, died Oct. 22, 2009, in Bayshore Rehabilitation Center, Holmdel. Prior to his retirement, he and his late brother, Al, owned and operated Frank and Al’s Market, South River. His wife, Mary Wisz Rusin, died in 2007. He also was predeceased by five brothers, Mac, Joe, Al and Ted Makowski, and…

  • Wolves to appear at Nov. 8 presentation

    The East Brunswick Youth council will offer a presentation on wolves 10-11 a.m. Nov. 8 at the East Brunswick Community Arts Center, 721 Cranbury Road. The event, which is designed to show that wolves are good creatures that can coexist with humans, will feature a slide show outlining the animals’ family life, diet, behavior and…

  • Goals discussed as S.R. works on master plan

    Residents express views on how to improve borough BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer In the year 2025, the borough of South River should be … That is the question local officials want residents to discuss as they set out to review and revise the town’s master plan for the first time since 1987. The Borough…

  • Sports Shorts

    Monroe Recreation is seeking volunteers for three Special Sports programs for special-needs athletes: • Basketball Pals, Sundays from 10:30 a.m. to noon during October and November in the Monroe Recreation Gym. • Track Stars, 6:45-8 p.m. Mondays at Brookside School, January through June. • Buddy Ball Baseball, 10:30 a.m. to noon Sundays in April at…

  • Thomas A. Dunn Jr.

    Mr. Dunn, 47, of East Brunswick, died Oct. 9, 2009, at home. He was employed as a patientcare technician at Saint Peter’s University Hospital, New Brunswick, where he worked for 15 years. His mother, Patricia Cheche Dunn, died in 1992. Surviving are his wife, Kathleen M. Horgan Dunn; two daughters, Meghan and Colleen; his father,…

  • Lindbergh document evidence to be topic

    “Hauptmann’s Handwriting,” a program examining the handwriting evidence in the 1932 kidnapping of the Lindbergh baby, is set for 1:30 p.m. Nov. 7 at the Old Bridge Public Library Main Branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. Guest presenter will be Michael Krakowski, a court-qualified forensic document examiner who has conducted research on the case’s handwriting…

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