• E.B. library director leaves for Albany post

    Mayor, council president upset with library actions BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — Library Director Carol Nersinger is leaving her post to take a similar job in Albany, N.Y. Township Council President Catherine Diem confirmed that Nersinger has resigned after reports indicated that the Albany Public Library Board of Trustees appointed her this…

  • Spotswood unhappy with stimulus allotment

    Despite variety of needs, borough gets just $13K BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer SPOTSWOOD — Despite the borough’s obvious needs in terms of infrastructure, it is receiving only about $13,000 in federal stimulus funds. And officials are not happy about it. Council President Curtis Stollen said the borough is still hoping for more money, and…

  • Relay for Life comes to Heavenly Farms

    BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — The American Cancer Society is encouraging area residents to take part in an all-night Relay for Life that will raise money for research and advocacy efforts. The May 30-31 event will mark the first time that a Relay for Life event has been held in East Brunswick.…

  • Spotswood revs up motorcycle patrol

    BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer SPOTSWOOD — Police on motorcycles may bring back memories of the popular television show CHiPs, but nearly 30 years later it’s a regular sight in Spotswood. The BMW motorcycle, as it turns out, came from the California Highway Patrol, the police force that was portrayed in the show, according to…

  • Jewish groups collaborate for family day on May 25

    EAST BRUNSWICK — The Campus for Jewish Life will hold the second annual Central Jersey Jewish Family Fun Day on Memorial Day, May 25. Formerly the YM-YWHA of Raritan Valley, the Campus for Jewish Life has enjoyed a 70-year run as the centerpiece of the Middlesex County Jewish community. Since closing its facility in Highland…

  • Area towns mark Memorial Day with parades, services

    Towns and veterans groups throughout Middlesex County will spend time this weekend honoring the men and women who have lost their lives defending America’s freedom. Here is a sampling of events planned in the area: • East Brunswick will hold its Memorial Day observance on Sunday in Veterans Park, located in the municipal complex at…

  • S.R. native tells how to get that ‘belly off’

    Men’s Health editor pens book on weight loss BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Former South River resident Jeff Csatari has written his first book on the secrets of Belly Off success, which comes right in time for the warm weather. Jeff Csatari “When I was asked to write this book last year, it came at…

  • Looking to the future

    CHRIS KELLY staff Rosemary Stanciu of East Brunswick looks through the crowd during the 2009 commencement exercises at Brookdale Community College, Lincroft section of Middletown, on May 17.

  • Spotswood EMS takes on calls in Helmetta

    Neighboring boroughs approve first-time program BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer Spotswood will provide first-response emergency medical services for Helmetta under a new interlocal agreement between the neighboring towns. Helmetta does not have a first aid squad of its own, but its residents have volunteered over the years for the Jamesburg First Aid Squad, which has…

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