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Family histories told in unique biographies
Attorney leaves firm after 5 years to start unique creative venture BY LAURA KOSS Correspondent BY LAURA KOSSCorrespondent Matthew Litt Matthew Litt has done what many people spend countless hours at their desks daydreaming about. This 29-year-old Manalapan native stopped dreaming and left his career as a Manhattan attorney to start his own business, Bridge…
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E.B. awarded grant to upgrade its 911 system
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer BY VINCENT TODAROStaff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK – A state grant will allow the township to upgrade its 911 system so that emergency responders will automatically know where a caller is located. Mayor William Neary announced that the township has been awarded approximately $370,000 from the state, and will use it…
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Gone fishin’
PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY staff Above: Ryan, 4, and Jim, 6, Steward, of South River, wait for a catch during South River’s annual fishing derby at Grekowski Park Saturday. At right: Kevin Janas, 3, and dad Bernie check out the fish the youngster caught at the fishing derby sponsored by South River Parks and Recreation.
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State aid eases tax hike, but only slightly
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer BY VINCENT TODAROStaff Writer SPOTSWOOD – The borough has been awarded $75,000 in state extraordinary aid, enough to reduce this year’s municipal tax rate hike by about 1 cent. The $8.33 million municipal budget for 2007 is still expected to raise the tax rate by 6 cents, or $150 on…
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Stretching out
PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY staff Above: Brooke Kusmider, 9, of East Brunswick, performs for the audience at Monmouth Gymnastic Academy’s National Gymnastics Day event Aug. 4 in Marlboro. At right: Olivia Dyer, 10, and Brooke Kusmider, 9, both of East Brunswick, practice on the balance beam.
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State may help borough out of library crisis
Jamesburg holds off on referendum to close library … for now BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer BY JESSICA SMITHStaff Writer “Sticking your head in the sand and hoping that the state is going to come and save the day is foolish.” – Brian Grimes councilman JAMESBURG – After gleaning hope from a meeting with state…
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DWI patrols beefed up
EAST BRUNSWICK – The township Department of Public Safety will participate in a federally funded program that targets driving while intoxicated violations. The “Over the Limit, Under Arrest” program will be in operation statewide from Aug. 17 through Sept. 3. The program is funded through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. To facilitate the operation,…
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Collectible dolls, bears to be sold for charity
EAST BRUNSWICK – A local businessman has come up with a unique way to raise funds for Ronald McDonald House Charities. For two weeks, from Aug. 18 through Sept. 1, Barry Blank of National Estate Jewelry Buyers Ltd. will have more than 500 collectible dolls and teddy bears available for “adoption” in his Route 18…
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Tickets on sale for wrestling event at VFW
Lyons-Schepsco Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 1451 will sponsor American Championship Wrestling on Aug. 18 at the post home, 31 Reid St., South River. Doors will open at 6 p.m.
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