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F-ARRAII MAFFAI stuff Goldle Asimov and her daughter, Shani, 2, braid a chaliah together during an event for mothers and children at the Chabad Center of South Brunswick on Jan. 9. Board warns school L'Oreal closing Familiar results tax hike is likely Locals dominate action There are several factors at GMC Relays to lay off 85 State aid freeze that may cause an increase in Page 24 challenges budget taxes of at least 6-8 cents per $100 of assessed value, he said. Rte. 1 facility committee Some of those factors include a shutdown not BY CHARLES W. KIM 20 percent increase next year Quote of the week: Stuff Writer for health-insurance premiums, costing the district about $2.4 BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP chool taxes are likely to go million; a 1.5 percent increase in Stuff Writer "I am here to bury Cablevision, up in South Brunswick, prescription drug benefits that not to praise them." S school officials have said. will cost the district about $1.5 hen the North Bruns- "We don't have any numbers wick L'Oreal USA plant ~— Gene Dwyer million; and the 15 percent yet, just bad news," Paul increase in teacher salaries W on Route 1 closes this North Brunswick Prodromo, Board of Education spring, 85 employees will lose 1 Page 4 during the next three years that JENNIFI.H KOHLIIH'I member and budget committee their jobs, according to company L'Oreal USA, Route 1 in North the board agreed to last month, officials. chairman, said Monday night. according to Prodromo. Brunswick, will cease operations Prodromo and the commit- The L'Oreal USA plant, and close by IV! ay X, tee met for the first time last He estimated that taxes which is located next to the Index week and will meet six more could increase for residents 6-8 Johnson & Johnson Consumer facility will be "let go." Business .25 cents per $100 of assessed value Products'Co. that will also close "Some of the employees will times before submitting a budg- relocate to other New Jersey Classified 29 et to the board. "right off the bat." this year, notified its employees State aid to the district will Despite the gloomy outlook and the township that it will facilities, including those in Milestones 21 cease operations and close by Clark, Piscataway and West likely remain flat for the fourth for the budget, Prodromo said Caldwell," Caruso said, "Others Obituaries ,, .22 year in a row, despite an there was some good news. May 1, according to L'Oreal Opinion 12 spokeswoman Rebecca Caruso. have expressed desires to relo- increase of an expected 266 new "This is the first time in three cate out of state to facilities in Police Beat 23 students in September, years that we are not opening a Although the company will Prodromo said. transfer 33 full-time employees areas like Ohio." Sports .24 new school," Prodromo said. None of the employees at the "The state budget will have The district opened the addi- to other L'Oreal facilities within far-reaching consequences. the United States, Caruso said facility are union workers, tion to the high school on Ridge 10 full-time employees and 75 www.gmnews.com State aid will probably be flat," (Continued on page JK) Prodromo said. part-time employees at the (Continued on page IS) 2 SENTINEL, January 15, 2004 NS Greater Media Newspapers'

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We coidd not force a developer to put nance to let residents know what may be a sign up," Watkins said. "We have noth- built on a piece of land slated for devel- ing to hold the developer to." opment is on hold. Watkins said the town could bring the "Let's see how it works in North developer to municipal court, but could Brunswick before we take action on this," not refuse to hear the application, if the Mayor Frank Gambatese said Tuesday sign was not in place. He said the pro- night. posed ordinance would only be for "major The proposed ordinance mirrors one subdivisions," and not there for average in North Brunswick, approved last residents. month, that makes developers place a "This is not where a resident is put- sign on the piece of property that they ting up garage on their house," Watkins want to build on. The sign is put on the said. land while the application is being con- Deputy Mayor Carol Barrett said that sidered by the town's various boards. perhaps signs should be placed on the There, developers seeking approval land after an approval is given so resi- for a variance or a change in variance dents know what, is coining to that site. from township officials must post the "When they start breaking dirt," sign in a "clearly visible" location on the Barrett said. property they want to develop, at least 10 Barrett said placing a sign at a poten- days prior to the public hearing and until tial building site may give the wrong idea board officials grant or deny final to residents. approval, or until the applicant with- "1 would not be in favor of putting the draws the application. signs up prior to approval. That would To allow residents to seek more infor- indicate that it is a done deal," Barrett mation regarding the potential develop- said. ment, the North Brunswick ordinance Gambatese, who also sits on the stipulates that the sign must contain the Planning Board, said the board could name of Lho applicant, as well as the also he hurt by the ordinance. name and telephone number of the hoard "I see a real detriment to the fairness considering the application. that the Planning Board operates under," The sign must also include a brief Gambatese said. description of the nature of the approval Councilman Chris Killmurray said he sought, including the number of dwelling is willing to wait on the measure because units, the type of units and the nature of he could see how it could slow down the the proposed construction. application process; however, he said he Failure to provide a sign prior to the also could see merit in the plan. hearing constitutes a violation subject to "The intention is good. I'm not ready to write the idea off," Killmurray said. MIGUC.i 111AXF7 fitnff the maximum penalty of $1,250. or 90 North Brunswick resident Miguel Rodriguez zigzags over frozen puddles on Georges days in jail under the provisions of the The council decided to wait and see Avenue, braving 10-degree weather earlier this week. township's land use law, according to how the plan works in North Brunswick before discussing the issue again. New 'pay-toplay* law will be stronger ing contracts with the township through ously handling the case, had a conflict of Pozycki said Edison and Morristown campaign contributions," former interest." have already adopted ordinances that Revised ordinance to Township Attorney Thomas Cafferty Womack said Gordan's law firm would force developers seeking approval from include developers said. provide full service in this matter for Township Planning and Zoning boards to Cafferty drafted the original ordi- $'120 per hour, compared to other firms expose all of the funding they contributed nance after a model created by citizen that would charge $250 to $400 per hour. to township candidates campaigning for BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP watchdog group Common Cause that "Mr. Cafferty had no special training election. Stuff Writer more than 16 municipalities in the state and was not willing to take on the envi- "They have to fill out a form that lists NORTH BRUNSWICK - Residents have already implemented. ronmental issues," Womack said. the contributions made to local political can expect the Township Council to intro- Despite appointing a new township In drafting the new ordinance, parties and attach it to the forms they duce a stricter "pay-to-play" ordinance attorney on Jan. 1, Mayor Francis "Mac" Cafferty said he would review the U.S. submit for development approvals," later this month. Womack retained Cafferty to draft the Supreme Court's recent opinion on cam- Pozycki said. The council tabled its first version of a ordinance. paign reform prior to drafting the new By state law, candidates running for pay-to-play ordinance last month. The "Mr. Cafferty stayed on to draft the ordinance, office must disclose the amount of money ordinance limited the amount of money ordinance because the new township "It raises difficult legal issues and pre- they receive from campaign contributors that companies and professionals seeking attorney, Ronald Gordan, contributed emption issues, and other subtle First in ELEC reports, Pozycki said. public contracts from North Brunswick money to my campaign, and we want to Amendment issues that call out certain "With an ordinance like this, it just can donate to local candidates and coun- draft this ordinance in complete fair- groups in a pay-to-play context, and that makes it easier for the township and the ty parties. ness," Womack said. do not include others that may apply to residents to access this information," The council tabled the plan in Gregg Rubenstein, Womack's this ordinance" Cafferty aaid. Pozycki said, adding that developer dis- December, planning to draft a stricter Republican opponent in the recent may- In December, the court upheld the closures are constitutional, but that ordinance that would include developers oral race, asked Womack why he replaced Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002 restricting their campaign contributions and political action committees. Cafferty with Gordan at the Monday on banning "soft-money" contributions in would be "subject to constitutional vul- "The purpose of a play-to-play ordi- night council meeting. McConnell v. Federal Election nerability," nance is to avoid the appearance of cor- In response, Womack said, "We Commission, by a vote of 5-4, Cafferty Currently, 11 Middlesex County ruption and public cynicism that can required a change in representatioii for said. municipalities have adopted a pay-to- arise when the timing between contribu- the remediation of the contaminated high He said he will see if the 298 pages of play ordinance, according to Pozycki. tions and the issuance of public contracts school soil. We needed to have a firm that opinion bear any relevance to a township Womack said a revised ordinance for goods and services closely coincides, specializes in environmental and toxic is- pay-to-play ordinance. should appear on an agenda later this and to eliminate the appearance of buy- sues after Reicher Danzig, the firm previ- Common Cause spokesman Harry month. 4 SENTINEL, January 15, 2004

the library and to three computers in one speed Internet service. Miller said Cablevision should provide Members of the public other township-owned building for the Fire department and first-aid volun- a cable coordinator to the township for its not pleased with next 10 years. teers said high speed Internet service cable station, and both equipment and Cablevision would continue to provide would allow them to access software that staff to the North Brunswick Township Cablevision franchise "local cable Channel 22 support, great could aid them in emergency situations. High School to help students develop BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP picture quality, digital music service, Claire Padavano, a Board of their own station and programming. SiatT Writer experienced customer service from its 24- Education member, said the company's Many residents said .10 years is too hour call center, and free basic cable to offer falls short of what other local com- long of a commitment to enter into an NORTH BRUNSWICK - Residents the township's police, fire, rescue squad panies have done for schools. agreement with the company. came out swinging against the service and emergency management facilities," "AT&T workers came in here on their "They're not like the phone company, provided by their cable company. Viapre said. days off, and wired Judd and John they're unregulated and they can raise "I am here to bury Cablevision, not to Residents and council members said Adams elementary schools at no cost," rates any time they want," Miller said. praise them," resident Gene Dwyer said they did not see any real incentive to re- Padavano said. "I'll go back to the board Residents suggested that the council during the Cablevision franchise hearing sign with the company. and tell them you've upped the offer from on Monday night. should negotiate a cap on basic-cable "A lot of what is being offered does not 9 to 25 computers, but this falls short of services. Many residents echoed Dwyer's senti- cost Cablevision much," council president what other districts like Brick and South Viapre said price increases in cable ments, and expressed their own dissatis- Carlo Socio said. Brunswick were offered by their cable faction with the cable company's services fees for 2004 come as the result of Socio said Cablevision doesn't have to companies." Cablevision having to pay an $89,000 and 10-year franchise renewal proposal provide a good incentive because the com- Resident Steve Miller pointed out that during the public forum the Township franchise fee to stay in New Jersey this pany has the township "locked in an the local channel support, isn't much of an year. Council scheduled to help decide if they incentive, either. unregulated monopoly." Township Attorney Ronald Gordon should renew Cablevision service for its "The public access station you claim to "The cable wires in this township are said 2 percent of Cablevision's gross rev- residents. support runs on a loop, it's just township proprietary to Cablevision," Socio said. enue pays the franchise price. "We would like to engage all of the "Another cable company can't come in ads," he said. parties within the township in this phase here without laying out their own Miller said Cablovision did not place "We can continue to try to negotiate, of negotiations," Cablevision spokesman infrastructure." "drops" in any of the schools or elsewhere but if we are unable to, Cablevision can Don Viapre said. "We will work with the Mayor Francis "Mac" Womack said in the community in order for the town- appeal to the Board of Public Utilities," cable committee, the council and North Cablevision could sell their wires to the ship to broadcast live sporting or commu- Gordon said. Brunswick Township to find a common township or to another cable company, nity events. At the close of the public hearing, middle ground so we can move this fran- but that the company has not expressed a Viapre said the grant money could be Socio said the council would take all of chise forward." desire to do so. used to provide hi-speed Internet servic- the comments from the residents to the Cablevision is seeking a 10-year fran- "It seems like we're between a rock es to other buildings in town, or to pro- negotiating table with Cablevision. chise agreement with the township, and a hard place," resident Paul Pappas vide equipment for better programming "We're going to meet with Cablevision Viapre said. said. "Whether we sign a five-year or 20- at the Channel 22 station or a school tel- representatives again and try to negoti- As incentive for the township to renew year contract, it looks like we're never go- evision studio. ate the best deal possible for our resi- its contract with the cable company, ing to have a choice in the matter, all "This nebulous $50,000 grant would- dents," Socio said. Viapre said Cablevision would help the we're able to negotiate is the extras." n't pay for that much, considering it costs Womack said the council would await township obtain a $50,000 telecommuni- Officials want Cablevision to provide $5,000 to $10,000 for each camera," response to residents concerns from cations grant and provide free high-speed the three fire companies, rescue squad, Miller said. "Running them would be left Cablevision, and would discuss them at cable modem service to 25 computers in senior center, municipal garage and the to the wherewithal of the township, and another council mooting or post them on each township school, 25 computers in emergency services building with high- we pay their salary." the Internet.

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SOUTH BRUNSWICK - Police Dragotto then exposed himself to have charged a 39-year-old Millstone the woman and her 1-year-old son, man with exposing himself to a woman who was seated in the rear of the car, and her 1-year-old son. according to police. how the "baseline" of the township's costs According to police, the 23-year-old The victim went to the South and expenses can be reduced," Womack victim reported to police that the sus- Brunswick police headquarters to cooperation, unification said. pect, Tony Dragotto, 39, first placed a report the incident, police said. She Womack said his administration pornographic picture on her car when was able to provide police with the among residents would be "bold and unrelenting" in seek- she stopped for food at a White Castle suspect's license plate number. ing funds from the county and state and BY JENNIFER KOHIJ11CPI' that any reduction in staff would only be in New Brunswick on Monday after- After questioning at police head- Stall'Writer noon. quarters, police Detective John considered if "no further reductions can Dragotto reportedly followed the Klemas arrested Dragotto and NORTH BRUNSWICK - Quoting be found." victim's vehicle on Route 27, then on charged him with the fourth-degree Charles Dickens, the new m i\ui ui^td It is also ciitic d that the township Finnegans Lane, and finally Route 1 crime of lewd ness. He was released, residents to pioneer a new < 1 i hv },Lttiii[ ind the Bond ol Education work to- south, pulling up next to her at the pending" his court appearance, accord- more involved in (.he townships v\el(ai( gefhei \\ IKMK \ 11 possible to maximize ef- Black Horse Lane traffic light;. ing to police. Mayor Francis "Mac" Worn \tk quokd IKK n< ic- md contiol spending," Womack the famous author's wotds Mankind s nd was my business, the common wclfatt I lit mayoi w ml1- to control local Chagall to be topic at Alisa Hadassah meeting was my business, charity, mi i f> (oihe u pi opt li > I t\o<- thi! have increased over The next meeting of the Alisa Mahler will present a lecture and slide ance, and benevolence, wen all m\ husi the la<-t five yeai Chapter of Hadassah will begin at show on the mystical, magical world of ness," during his first State of Imiiased pressures on local 1 p.m. on Jan, 26 at the Monroe Marc Chagall and Jewish tradition. the Township Address on ta\( s lesult from reductions Township Library, 4 Municipal Plaza. For more information, call Dorothy Monday night. m ft dt ral and state aid, Art educator and historian Maurice Brotman at (609) 409-0578. As Jacob Marley did but f he cost of first-class to Ebeneezer Scrooge, education, driven by Womack urged every new programs man- resident, young, old, dated by the state and freeholder or tenant to fedt i til governments use all of their skills and have increased dramati- At Curves* talents for the common x cally, Womack said. good and the common welfaie Womack said he will of the township. NORTH BRUNSWICK ensuio the school district resolutions are a group effort* Emphasizing having an adopts cost-effective plans open and accessible government dm ing to mci t long term needs of the dis- his term, Womack said, "We will involve trict. our residents in various ways, including "We will also work with the board to holding neighborhood community meet- remediate Veterans Park and the school ings, expanding cable Channel 22 cover- site so that the addition can continue age of township issues, and surveying while ensuring the sites are safe for all residents for their opinions on issues like residents, park visitors and school stu- a new library and new school plans." dents and staff," Womack said. "We will This year, which celebrates the 225th identify the responsible parties and en- anniversary of the township's founding, sure they pay their fair share of the marks a year of maturity, the mayor said. cleanup costs." "Maturity does not mean there won't The council also wants to engage the be new growth, but it does mean that cur county and state in improving the mu- township can no longer look to new nicipal road system, including wetting a neighborhoods, projects or new develop- 40 mph speed limit on Route 130 be- ments to make it a desirable and afford- tween the Route 1 interchange and able home," Womack said. Raider Road, building a Finnegans Lane Recommending rezoning of the l'ulda extension to Route 1.30, and improving Farm for age-restricted housing, Jersey Avenue, Livingston Avenue and "thoughtful development" for the Route 27. Treuman property, a new library and a Womack also plans on improving the Discover Curves, a supportive new senior center, Womack said, "The water and sewer utility system by devel- township's master plan needs to be up- oping a 10-year capital plan to upgrade community where women help dated to reflect our new realities and our the water treatment plant, including new possibilities." spending $500,000 for repairs to the wa- each other reach their goals With the expected closings of Johnson ter treatment plant, replacing water through commonsense weight & Johnson and L'Oreal USA on Route 1 lines on Church Lane and Wedgewood this year, Womack also initiated a com- Avenue, and renovating the West loss, a great thirty minute workout munity dialogue for the use of the prop- Lawrence sewer pump station. erties, with options such as new manu- ...v t .. ST. and a lot of laughs. Call your local The council will also focus efforts on facturing, other commercial uses, or a neighborhood safety issues that include Curves today for an appointment. transit village that would include train enforcing property maintenance stan- Get this free Curves services to New York and Washington, dards and implementing more park and. Designer Bag and 50% D.C. police patrols, Womack said. off the service fee when His speech outlined the challenges his "As a township, we have what it you join now.* administration will face in maintaining takes," Womack said. "Together, person essential services while limiting spend- to person, neighborhood to neighborhood, ing to ensure future budgets that stabi- we shall confront and surmount our chal- lize municipal taxes. lenges and will make the most of our op- "We have already begun to analyze portunities."

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Mark technology such as forensic investiga- Montagna is a graduate once again. tions involving DNA. "It was an opportunity of a lifetime," "There is a lot of new DNA testing Montagna said Tuesday. now. It is everywhere," Montagna said. Montagna graduated from the FBI He said the physical training starts National Academy in Quantico, Va., on slow, building to the completion of an DISCOUNTS Dec. 5. obstacle course. "The yellow brick road," Montagna spent three months taking which is what the course is called, com- an intensive study program that included bines 6.4 miles of running with a 2.8-mile academics, physical training and net- military obstacle course. working. "Not everyone passed that," The academy was established in July Montagna said as he points to a yellow 1935 and has since graduated almost brick signifying his victory over the 37,000 law enforcement officers, accord- course. "Sometimes you don't keep in ing to the academy. good shape." Montagna graduated with 239 other Montagna said that being in good officers from all over the United States, shape and running five to six miles a day including 22 officers other countries before attending the academy helped him around the world, according to the acad- complete the course. emy. The third part of the academy teaches "We had officers from Colombia, participants how to network with other Australia, Hong Kong, Italy and officers in the world, especially fellow Barbados," Montagna said. graduates. Montagna said that he was rec- "It breaks all the barriers," Montagna ommended for the academy by South said, adding that networking helps Brunswick Police Chief Michael because some crimes involving victims in Paquette, who also graduated from the South Brunswick may have taken place academy more than a decade ago. in other parts of the country. m DEPOSIT WILL HOLSJ "So few officers get the chance to go," Paquette said. "Now I can pick up the phone and call POOL AT LAST YEAR According to Paquette, less than 1 a counterpart directly," Montagna said. SALS PRICE FOR SPR3H percent of officers worldwide take part in The hardest part of the academy for DELIVERY Montagna was being away from his fam- VOHDBISI I'OOl &SPASIOIU the program. 1 "Mark now goes into the category of ily for three months. He said he really OrCLNIRALNrVVIIUSlY the best of the best," Paquette said. appreciated the sacrifice made by his The program is for officers in execu- wife, Susan, and their two sons. tive positions, so simply applying to the "I would come home for short week- academy is not enough to gain entrance. ends," Montagna said. "It was the hard- A board decides which of the several est on her to balance work, the children thousand applications get to take part in and all the other issues." one of the four, 11-week sessions each Montagna is the fourth officer from year. South Brunswick to complete the acade- "They (the board) look at everything," my. Paquette, Deputy Chief Frederick Montagna said. Thompson and Capt. Mike Marosy are According to the academy, par- also graduates of the course. S SENTINEL, January 15. 2004 Town plans events to honor Dr. Kin; Council BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP The program will feature keynote Worship Center in North Brunswick. Staff Writer speaker Stephanie M. Clark, the founder Musical performances by the Family and CEO of My Daughter's Keeper Inc. Worship Center choir and the North mulling NORTH BRUNSWICK - The town- ship invites residents to participate in a (MDK), of North Brunswick. Brunswick Township High School choir, Jan. . 19 event commemorating the The nonprofit organization, founded as well as a dance performance by the achievements of the Rev. Dr. Martin in 2002, strives to help girls between the North Brunswick Township High School's taxi rules Luther King Jr. ages of 10-17 deal with daily problems African-American Club, will highlight North Brunswick's Arts and through education and self-development the event. Humanities Committee will present "A programs, according to Clark. MDK All members of the public are invited Parking spaces may he Celebration of the Life of Dr. Martin works to encourage and empower moth- to attend the free event that includes given to cabbies in Luther King, Jr." at the Linwood Middle ers and caregivers with support and re- light refreshments. School cafeteria, Linwood Place, from sources to accept and take responsibility In the case of inclement weather, tune shopping centers 6:30-7:30 p.m. for raising their daughters to become pro- to radio station AM 1450 WCTC for pro- ductive, confident and self-respecting- gram changes or event cancellation. BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP "The event will be uplifting, inspira- StiilTWriler tional and educational," said event young ladies, Clark said. For more information call Giovanna spokesperson Giovanna Branciforte, of The event will also feature guest Branciforte at the township municipal NORTH BRUNSWICK - Township the township's Department of Human speakers the Rev. Calvin G. Enlow and building, Department of Human Ser- officials plan to regulate taxicab chaos at Services. the Rev. Darius Enlow of The Family vices, (732) 247-0922, ext. 475. local shopping centers. Council President Carlo Socio sug- gested implementing "taxi stands" at the Route 1 Wal-Mart Shopping Center and other shopping plazas in town during the Jan. 5 council workshop meeting. "A number of residents that frequent the Wal-Mart shopping center complain authorized dealer about the taxis dropping off customers and then roaming about waiting for an- other customer to pick up," Socio said. Although it is illegal for cab drivers to cruise parking lots for fares, North Brunswick police Sgt. William KIOOK said 3E*ho:nes, Inc. taxi drivers do wait around busy shop- ping plazas looking for customers, creat- www.executlveceSSySarpho8ies.com ing a public safety issue. Socio said designating two to four parking .spots in the lot for cabs could eliminate "the state of confusion," "Not only will customers know where PHONES to look for a cab, but the cab drivers will have an orderly and safe way to pick up fares," Socio said. Family Plan5 Stso KIOOH said he and Director of Com- munity Development Tom Vigna created a taxi ordinance in 1998 that called for vaWSHARED;WHENEVER• the establishment of a public taxi stand |MII\IUTES/P'^ in local shopping center parking lots. "Nothing ever came of it," Kloos said. "We would have to change the ordinance slightly now because we would be regu- lating all out-of-town taxis at this point." 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CENTRAL ,,,, | VSA arts of New Jersey's Unlimited Potential Theater Co. (UPTCo.) will hold auditions for "Our Town" Jan. 20 and 22 OR JERSEY from 7-9 p.m. Auditions are by appoint- mmciiitse ment only and will be held at North FftOH Brunswick High School, Raider Road. The theater is seeking adults from di- verse backgrounds, with or without dis- PATIO & MORE abilities, to audition. Actors are asked to 423$ Rt 9 N, f rimMii, NJ * TOMMS-BOOS prepare a one-minute monologue from a Om Mite North of Freehold Raceway Mail character of the play, and should be pre- pared to give a clear, pantomime activity. Rehearsals will begin Jan. 27 and will CELEBRATING «N'YEARS OF EXPERIENCE be held on Tuesday and Thursday *W»th any imtock Giftausm evenings at the high school. Production 8 poo! ta&te purchase, Hours: Mon.,!ies.» Wed., Fit, Sat 10-5, Thurs. 10-8; Sun, 13.-4 dates are March 5-7 at the Stephen J. H *S« store far details. www.centraljerseypools.com Capestro Theater, Edison. • ^_ Photos for illustration Only. See Store for Details on Aif Offers. For an appointment or more informa- tion, call Valerie at VSA arts at (732) 745-3885 or 745-3913 (TTY). i--!TINr:i., January 15, 2(104 1 1

SOIUH BRUNSWH K two South the \ illi mpti d to pi u( Doii., undu Brunswick poluo olfuus \\ti( mjuiod ai u st lot tu sp issmf dui'inR a dispute it i Cjmnc \ (. nek home Dunn tin stm_,i,li Dou,iiss Sunda\ aiUinuon uuudin^ to point lilt gi dh hit both ofiiK is mi tlu n h mtl Point it ponded to th( Ksidtnu it \dditu>nal oitici is imvi d and v\uc able ( 2:45 p in ift( i i(uninh l )]1 c ill to sutxlui Don'11 s iito]din.., to poliu reporting th it m ( \ boyfiu ncl \\ i living Dou^l hs uid lilt two oliiu I \'ii< to get into thi home. lieatul io) mjuiK., at Robe it Wood Patrolmen Don Whicker and John Johnson University Hospital in New Niper arrived and instructed Van Brunswick. Douglass, 26, of Trenton to step away Douglass was then lodged at the from the front door of the home, accord- Middlesex County Adult Correction ing to police. Center, North Brunswick, on $25,000 Police said Douglass became ar- bail. gumentative and refused the officers' Ho was charged with aggravated directions and fought with them when assault, resisting arrest and trespassing, Community Bulletin Board Latino art is on display at municipal building A Latino art show will be held from 9 Dr. Jose Redeiro, coordinator of art a.m. to 5 p.m. through Jan. 30 at the East history at Jersey City University, is the Brunswick Municipal Building, Jean show curator. Walling Civic Center. Judy Wray of the Visual Arts League The show features works by 14 New helped to coordinate the event and bring Jersey Hispanic artists representing it to East Brunswick. Argentina, Ecuador, Cuba, Colombia and For more information, call Dr. Rodeiro Puerto Rico. at (201) 200-2152. : MlliUM ItJAHl/ M.ifl Learn to * manage it all* at special ed workshop David Nametz, 15, of Monroe throws the basketball while Talt Pirkle, ii, of North Brunswick looks on during the North Brunswick Township Buddy Ball program held The Special Education PTA of South sary to efficiently, with minimal time at Linwood Middle School, Saturday. River will present a public' workshop involvement and stress, become the titled "Learn How to Manage It. All" from child's best, resource?. 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Feb. 4 at the South Registration deadline is Jan. 22. Fee ^ Community Bulletin Board! ••_; River Public Library, Appleby Avenue. is $5 per person to coven* the cost of mate- Participants will learn how to become rials and CD-ROM. Checks should be their child's best asset in deviling with sent, to SEPTA of South River, 81 Cheesequake to offer backpacking program the education system, physicians and Johnson Place, South River, NJ 08882. A "Basic Backpacking" program will the sport and will reccuyt; information on medical specialists and other areas of the Name, address and telephone number begin at 1 p.m. on Jan. 18 at the where to backpack in New Jersey. child's life. should be included. Cheesoquake Park Interpretive ("enter, The program is free of charge. All ages The seminar will offer parents infor- For more information, call the PTA 300 Gordon Road, Old Bridge. are welcome. For inoi'e information, call mation on the tools and resources neces- information line at (732) 651-7157. Participants will learn the basics of (732) 5<)6-3'2()8. Free Seminar & Open House • Up to 30 lbs. per month Understanding Memory Loss: • Best nutrition available it's Not Always Alzheimer's! • #1 Weight loss company Join Eileen Doremus of the Alzheimer's AssociationJor • Saves you money daily an explanation of the difference between normal • 30 Day money back guarantee age-related memory changes and abnormal changes that may be signs or symptoms of dementia. Herbalife Independent Distributor BUCKINGHAM Call now for more info & free samples Participants will learn what comprises a good PLACE diagnostic work-up, lips will be shared on how to 732-329-0333 Providing Assisted Living and keep our minds sharp! Bring your questions and learn Mention this ad and receive a free shaker, tablet Adult Day Services with Excellence. box and measuring tape with any program order. about community resources that can help. Tuesday, January 27,2004 Open House & Tours. 10am to 5pm Seminar Starts at 6pm RSVP by January 25: 732-329-8888 ANY CAR, AT HOME OR AT YOUR OFFICE AT NO EXTRA CHARGE!!! (Hilary Murray or Ellen Reid) IWIWIN 5 MILES OF THE SHOP) Refreshments Served LUBE, OIL & FILTER CHANGE, TOP OFF AIL FLUIDS, Buckingham Place Assisted Living GREASE AS NEEDED, FREE TIRE ROTATION ""' and Adult Day Program W/OIL CHANGE ,' 155 Raymond Road., Princeton, NJ Directions: Rte 1 or Rte 27 (North or South) to Raymond Road; From Princeton, Rte 27 North through Kingston, right onto Raymond Road. (Across from Princeton Tennis Club) 1 2 SENTINEL, January 15, 2004 NS

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County plan sets lofty but worthwhile goals ne niight be tempted to Jersey's redevelopment laws. say it's futile to plan for The overall plan does seem a Othe Raritan River, pep- bit far-fetched. And the argu- pered as its banks are with ment can be made that county industrial sites and eyesores, to officials should focus more on become a regional destination cleaning up the river and the with a wide assortment of water- known contaminated sites sur- front attractions. Or that it's far- rounding it before they plan for fetched to even dream that the development. stretch of river from the Raritan But this plan is necessary if a Bay to New Brunswick can one coordinated effort is to begin to day become known for its mar- bring about change. Some high- itime, recreational and enter- lights in the plan include proj- tainment assets rather than as a ects such as New Brunswick shallow waterway with a lack of Landing, a docking area and boating resources. passageway to the city's down- Middlesex County officials town — a catalyst in bringing say otherwise. positive change along the river; In fact, they say that over the a ferry from Edison that would next 10 years steps can be taken connect in South Amboy; and the to give the Raritan a new identi- dredging of parts of the river to ty and image; to turn it into an allow for recreational boaters. up-river destination with In presenting this plan, the greater boating opportunities; Middlesex County Improvement and to better orient its nearby Authority has essentially taken downtown areas to the river- the first step in a journey to look fronts. at the Raritan as a tremendous OK, that sounds like a nice resource in Central Now Jersey enough idea. One question: How that has been under-recognized in the world do you pull that off? and under-used, and to figure To answer that question, out a way to change that. county officials have recently It may take decades to produced a broad set of goals achieve and it may never even and strategies in the form of an be fully realized, but implemen- 88-page document known as the tation of this plan could not only Raritan Riverfront Strategy make the waterfront more of a Plan. destination; it could also create a The plan provides a detailed ripple effect by boosting explanation of existing condi- tions that lie between the entry economies in some waterfront to the river at Perth Amboy and towns and even increasing prop- South Amboy, and New erty values. Brunswick and Highland Park, It's a long road ahead to known as the Up-River District. change the existing conditions It lays out the possibilities that and turn the Raritan and South Old newspapers sought for historical record rivers into a regional destina- county and local officials see ewspapers have an during the 1930s and early Library at (732) 329-4000, ext. along the banks of each munici- tion, but it seems high time that we looked at this as a possibility. important historic role in 1940s. 286, or call me, Ceil Leedom at pality on the Raritan and South recording the life of their I have a few copies of The (732) 329-6417. rivers, and explores how they Thus, it is to Middlesex County's N credit that it now has a focused communities. Forum. I believe it was pub- Also, there is an urgent need can be accomplished. I collect local South lished in the Monmouth for old photographs of South In terms of cost, the only esti- plan in place to bring about change. The region would Brunswick historical informa- Junction area, but contained Brunswick people, places or mate presented so far was with tion for the South Brunswick township-wide news. events for a book being pub- regard to $7 million in proposed undoubtedly benefit from what we hope will be a unified and Public Library's Local History For example, a March 1940 lished on South Brunswick his- dredging work, but the strategy Collection, and need the help of issue has articles such as tory. plan does discuss the wide spec- persistent effort on the parts of our municipal and county offi- your readers in finding copies of "Kingston Fire Co. meets These, too, can be copied at trum of funding sources avail- two newspapers: The Forum Tuesday," "St. Cecilia's has inte- the library, but please call the able to the various types of proj- cials in meeting these very worthwhile goals. newspaper from the late 1930s rior painted," "Two more join Information Desk first for an ects, and the guidelines of New and early 1940s and the Dayton Grange" and there is a appointment. They can also be Kingston Record from the 1930s. picture with Steve Miszak, brought to the library on Jan. 21 Donations would be great, Joseph Catelli Sr. and others. at 7 p.m. during a question-and- Letters Policy but are not necessary. I am ask- I don't have as much infor- answer discussion on South ing people with copies of these mation on the Kingston Record, Brunswick history at the Letters to the editor may be mailed to the North & South newspapers to let me to copy but I believe it covered news of library's meeting room on Brunswick Sentinel, P.O. Box 5001, Freehold, NJ 07728. They also them at the library. There is a southern Franklin Township Kingston Lane. may be sent via e-mail to [email protected]. project to make digital copies of and the surrounding Kingston For further information, Letters should be limited to 250 words; Your Turn guest columns these papers that can be area in the early 1930s. please contact Ceil Leedom. to 750 words. All submissions may be edited for length, libel, content searched by any word. It will If you have copies of these and grammar, and are subject to rejection. Anonymous letters will then be easy to do research on newspapers to share or donate, Ceil Leedom not be printed. Please include a daytime telephone number where the information they contain please call the Information Desk South Brunswick the author may be reached for verification. For more information, about South Brunswick's history at the South Brunswick Public call (732) 358-5200, ext. 8368. township historian

Editorial: {732) 358-5200 Ext. 8368 Classified: (800) 660-4ADS Volume 11, Number 14 Fax:(732)780-4192 Fax: (732) 780-4678 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] The Sentinel is published Thursday by the Sentinel A Greater Media Newspaper Sports E-mail: [email protected] Publishing Co., P.O. Box 5001, Freehold, NJ 07728. Delivery problems? First-class mail subscription available at $72 for 26 Chaiies W. Kim Gregory Bean Display Advertising: (732) 358-5200 weeks, 50 cents a copy. Managing Editor Executive Editor Fax: (732)780-4257 Call circulation at (800) 989-9969 or e-mail: [email protected] before Doug McKenzie Kevin Wittman E-mail: [email protected] Sports Coordinator Publisher noon on Friday. IMS SHNTINBL. January 15,2004 13 Letters Resident reminds mayor t© serve people, not politics 'm very disturbed by some of the honestly and without reservation. Mayor recent appointments by Mayor Womack pointedly admitted Mr. Cafferty IFrances Womack. At the Jan. 12 coun- was an excellent attorney who served the cil meeting, I raised my concerns about township well. the appointment of Ronald Gordon as the When asked about Mr. Gordon's qual- new township attorney. Before 1 go any ifications, Mayor Womack responded by NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS further, I want to make it very clear I am describing the benefits of the DeCotiis not, nor is it my intention to personally law firm and its expertise in environ- attack Mayor Womack. I am, however, mental law. Mr. Gordon himself has no MATTRESS SALE criticizing his actions. such expertise. Lastly, when asked if the . Q EAT WELL • EXERCISE As candidate for mayor, Mac Womack DeCotiis law firm contributed to his cam- SIGET A GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP! ran on the slogan "Serving people, not paign, Mayor Womack acknowledged At 1 -800-Mattress we can't ho!p you diet or work out but our sleep experts can givu you politics." After the election, as the incom- they did. the best advice for a great nkjht's sleep. Here are some incontivss to 0et you started. ing mayor, Mac had the opportunity to It seems Mayor Womack's decision to review all department heads and ulti- appoint Mr. Gordon as township attorney I'tKFECT SLCEI'KK QUEEN Set QUEEN Set f inii. HUJKII lino I'ilW !o|i mately determine who would remain. was fueled by politics and was not based QUEEN Set . QUEEN Set Mayor Womack decided to replace on the best interests of the township. Mr. $ $ $ Thomas Cafferty, the then-township Gordon — who may be a fine attorney in $ 299 399 4999 699 Twin ;,;t: 127 9 attorney. Mr. Cafferty had faithfully, dili- his own right — replaced a hardworking, Twins,,. tl99 S3 29 Foil soi *249 Full :,,,i «9 9 3 29 Twin st,t M 5 9 gently, and in an exceptional manner, valuable and dependable public servant. __ King •:„ •1.559, .4 b 9 served the Township of North Brunswick. It should be noted the "pay-to-play" ordi- Klngsoi $399, Mr. Cafferty's replacement was nance — initially introduced on Dec. 1 USE THESE COUPONS TO SAVE EVEN MORE ON OUR ALREADY LOW PRICES! 1 f Ronald Gordon of the DeCotiis, and subsequently tabled Dec. 22 — will i i $P§*J $ % r I^PZ ' Fitepatrick, Glick and Cole law firm. be discussed in the near future. I ask the i^JOFUK""F" IfJr^g^OFF This law firm previously served as the residents of North Brunswick to draw Ai Y mtitU««,t sul DlJoFF 11y tnolltet^ BO) 1 Any »,OOFF ! o or 4250 or iMoro' put ehnto of *500 or mure eha*o of t75C) or nuno of titXtfl >i)-r mant ' i 1 01 >t i labor attorneys for the township after their own conclusions. Jile. ji,;ii [ [ l.WPJ." i • i they made contributions to Mayor I can only hope in the future, Mayor ,.•!»., >.!!(•.-. G.-.,H",«I 31 \).l ! I""™ .,.:,,,,-„ Womack's primary campaign. Womack lives up to his campaign slogan *INIO Cp At Monday night's council meeting, I and remembers to serve people, not poli- asked Mayor Womack some very direct tics. and straightforward questions concern- ing Mr. Gordon's appointment and, to his Gregg Rubenstein credit, Mayor Womack answered them 3 CONVENIENT WAYS TO SHOP $ Shop by phone Q. Shop online j& Shop our stems North Brunswick SHOWROOMS OPEN 7 DAYS-CALL INDIVIDUAL STORE FOR HOURS f&*>\ WS1 Wo dolivor EVERY DAY from Sam to Midnight for your convonience ifiSS*! {^S o Farewell to former Mets baseball player Tug McGraw RQCKAWAY, M? Boulu <1(>W (973) 586--.M 10; EATONTOWN, \7H Route 35S (731) 544-8258 Financing for 1 Yoar EAST HANOVER, 320 Route 10W (973) 463-0085; SADDLEBROOK, 2

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LantWI Closure ••} E)ii«1fii9 Marinas Proposed Marinas , •«" Ti % Public Parks d DtiKks SallwalsrWotlawis Ejcteltng Boi>l Ramps- W«n«fr»tlRIverfr*ftl: d Btitl Rnmps Projects (Munleipalllte A a*...EKtstin.g Bos! Club* A ProposiKpiostsd! Env**onn>ontaEnvt l ^~K Edttcmliin Ce'" ntors Sources: Middlesex County, NJDOT, NJDEP and HDR County aims to attract boaters to Raritan River oes the Raritan River ational and boating traffic." boat traffic, and does not make like Baltimore Harbor, which is The South River District, have the potential to be a "The idea here is to get people provisions to draw commercial beautiful." which includes East Brunswick D regional attraction for to come upriver, which normally vessels. The plan splits the towns and the borough of South River, boaters? doesn't happen," Jane Leal, direc- The county is currently apply- along the river into four districts. would pi-ovide an offshoot for With that question in mind, tor of administration for the ing for permits, and coordinating In the Gateway District, boaters to explore the towns Middlesex County officials are MCIA, said of the project. all the different federal, state and which lies at the mouth of the along the South River, a tributary looking for ways to promote their "I think what's important here county agencies that will need to river closest to Raritan Bay and of the Raritan. 16-nautical-mile stretch of the is to coordinate the efforts of all work on the first phase of the serves as the entrance to the Finally, projects in the Up river, and have selected locations the towns that have projects plan, according to Leal. Raritan, waterfront facilities in River District, which is composed in towns along its banks as a underway and help move projects According to Crabiel, the Perth Am boy and South Amboy of New Brunswick, Highland prime place for recreational along," Leal said. "We like to do county expects to conclude the will entice boaters to explore the Park and the Rutgers University boaters to visit. anything we can to boost their ef- permit process by Labor Day. If river. campuses, will be the final desti- According to the Raritan forts." the permits ai-e granted, dredging The River Bend District, nation for boaters, according to Riverfront Strategy Plan that "This will open up the Raritan would take about 90 days, he which is composed of Edison, the plan. was prepared for the county and for recreational boating. People said. Crabiol estimated the cost of Sayreville and Woodbridge, is The catalyst for promoting the the Middlesex County Im- can come up from Sandy Hook or the project at $7 million and said slated to attract boaters farther Raritan River project, according provement Authority (MCIA) by in from the Arthur Kill, dock their the county hopes to receive up the river with specialized facil- to the plan to market the river as HDR, and released on Oct. 31, the boat and enjoy," county grants to cover approximately ities geared toward boaters, a destination to the boating pub- goal of the Raritan River Project Freeholder Director David B. half that amount. including expanded public and lic, would be the New Brunswick is to "evaluate the potential of Crabiel said. "It opens up the "The trouble with some inter- private marina space, and fueling Landing — a temporary docking improving the navigability of the Raritan for good, clean fun." est groups is that they don't want stations, as well as mixed-use station from which boaters Raritan River, and to provide an Crabiel noted that the propos- to see any change to the Raritan," developments such as the envi- could access downtown New opportunity for increased recre- al only addresses recreational he said. "I would like to see it look sioned Rai'itan Village seaport. 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COUPON NOT TO BE COMBINED WITH ANY OTHER COUPONS. i (609) 924-5446 www.justdancenj.com NS SENTINEL, January 15, 2004 1 5 (Continued from previous page) presently vacant or underutilized, on which there is suspected contamination in Brunswick's restaurants and entertain- the soil or groundwater. ment facilities after what the study esti- Included among those sites are several mates to be a five- to seven-minute walk to defunct landfills and one operating landfill reach downtown. that line the river. In Edison, Kin Buc I, is a serious offense! A pedestrian overpass would link the Kin Buc II and the Industrial Land DWI D&R Canal — where the boats would dock Reclamation (ILR) are considered con- — with Richmond Street by caiTying visi- taminated sites, as is the 315-acre Edge- tors across Route 18. boro Landfill in East Brunswick, operated Ann Renaud is in a unique position to help. "Improving access to the downtowns by the Middlesex County Utilities Au- with restaurants and entertainment ven- thority (MCUA). ues will bring new patronage and attract Edgeboro, which is the only active land- activity up the river," according to the fill in the county, receives municipal solid ' Trial Attorney plan. waste. Leal said that installing the floating Robert Spiegel, executive director of the • Former Municipal Court Judge dock at a site upriver to start would help Edison Wetlands Association, was critical other towns downriver generate interest in of the county's emphasis on making recre- their projects. ational plans and developing the Raritan • Practitioner for 25 years A survey of boaters conducted by the and its banks without placing greater county showed a strong interest in that emphasis on cleaning it up. type of facility, Leal said. "(The county | is putting the cart before With that goal in mind, the plan pro- the horse," Spiegel said. "The only [operat- The combination is hard to beat poses a coordinated marketing program to ing] landfill in the county is their responsi- promote the river as a destination, in addi- bility and it's leaking solid waste into the tion to expanding recreational boating river. opportunities. "They need to get their own house in 7-G Auer Court • Williamsburg Commons • East Brunswick, N.1088 i 6 As a way to attract boaters up toward order before they dredge for recreational (732) 390-4949 • [email protected] the downtown districts of New Brunswick purposes," Spiegel added. and Highland Park, the plan envisions a Edgeboro is run by a private company series of mixed-use development projects, and the county does not bear responsibili- using existing and new marina and dock- ty for its violations, Crabicl said. ing facilities, potential water taxis and Spiegel cited a 1998 agreement be- commuter ferries to move people up the tween the DEP, the MCUA and Edgeboro river, environmental education centers, Disposal Inc. to clean up the shoreline in and a web of greenways and river walks to areas three and four of the landfill, which link parts of the project together. has not been fulfilled. Of the area in Middlesex County in- The Edison Wetlands Association, cluded in the study, 17 percent of the land along with the NY/NJ Baykeeper, called on is vacant, 15 percent is wetlands, 21 per- the DEP last week to take the most strin- cent is water, 6 percent is commercial, 9 gent enforcement action possible on percent is industrial, 7 percent belongs to Middlesex County, the MCUA and Edge- utilities and open space occupies 3 percent, horo Disposal, the company which oper- according to the plan. ates the landfill. The middle portion of the river, When asked what type of pollution is spanned largely by Raritan Center in coming out of Edgeboro, Spiegel said, "bot- Edison and Woodbridgc, primarily con- tles, plastic — basically anything that tains industrial and employment centers, floats." while Sayreville's portion of the banks 'Greg Remaud, preservation director of holds the National Lead property, where a the NY/NJ Baykeeper, said that any VQ~ chemical manufacturing plant operated development along the river should have a until 1982. "clear overall vision." The municipalities along the river con- He described the county plan as "piece- tain a high concentration of contaminated meal," and in need of a "broader regional sites, including landfills, National Lead outlook." However, he said that a proper and the site of the former Raritan Arsenal, redevelopment of the Raritan in Middlesex according to the New Jersey Department County has great potential. of Environmental Protection's inventory of "What we're trying to do is achieve a known contaminated sites and brownfields balance here," she said. "We're taking a lot areas. of individual projects and giving a vision to Brownfields are former or current com- them." mercial or industrial sites that are — Alison Graniio

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Grekoski Park and It is proposed that the district, made giving the borough an extensive river- Discount Early Kindergarten up of South River and, to a lesser extent, front setting. Temple B'nat Shalom East Brunswick, take advantage of its The county's plan explains that exist- natural resources and highlight local ing access points between land and water REGISTRATION Fern and Old Stage Roads attractions in order to make the area an will require significant improvement, Ages 2/2-5. Mommy and Me East Brunswick attractive destination off the Raritan with additional boat ramps and the Classes River. establishment of waterfront businesses Half Day Sessions for more information, please call: According to South River like marinas and dockside Full & Half Day Mayor Robert Szegeti, who ======restaurants. Small Classes Kindergarten 732.251.4300x230 provided input during the The establishment of State Certified Extended Hours 1 development of the plan, recreational activities for bor- Special Programs Teachers South River officials hope to ough residents is also high on www.nursefytomple.com § "piggyback" off the lure of "1 can see people the list of proposed projects. larger municipalities along boating in and Szegeti cited "more recre- the Raritan River and draw having dinner ational avenues" and busi- boaters down the South River. nesses that would spark fur- Szegeti also said he like they do in ther redevelopment as bene- believes the plan will facili- Perth Anmboy." fits of the plan. tate a stronger link between "I can see people boating South River and neighboring — Robert Szegeti in and having dinner like they municipalities. mayor do in Perth Amboy," Szegeti In particular, South River said. distinguishes itself from the For East Brunswick, the plan's other destinations due Raritan Riverfront Strategy to its historical significance as a river Plan suggests the possibility town that sent its products to the world of linking the township's historic village via the Raritan. To capitalize on its histo- area to the river system, and to link the ry, the plan suggests the coordination of a 15-acre Keystone Park/Chagnon Wildlife local festival or event that would incorpo- Area, located off Emerson Street, to the SAVE MONEY M Tiff AH W ¥iM rate the industrial past of South River South River. It also suggests that officials and its connection to the waterfront. evaluate the area where the South River Discover how banking should be - The strategy plan proposes an aggres- meets the Lawrence Brook, where the old sive advertising campaign to heighten Staten Island Ferry is abandoned. and always has been at Magyar Savings. interest in the area — advertising that Riding on the long-term success of the Call us toll-free at l~888-99©-BANK (2265). would ideally be linked to local events county's overall plan is the promise of and attractions such as the South River new recreational, commercial and resi- Or visit our web site at www.inagfeank.coin. 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Rafano, Sii5lliiiiplsSiipRilf§ F of water in Middlesex County — and chairman of the Law and Public Safety even other parts of the state — have been a Committee of the Board of Freeholders, way of life for Lt. Gary Holsten. said. The Eye Care Professionals You Trust. Holsten is head of East Brunswick's East Brunswick Director of Public have opened their sixth location in Jackson! Water Rescue Unit scuba team, the only Safety Thomas Finn agreed. unit of its liind in the county, and one of the "This will be a win-win for Blast few in the state. Holsten has been with the Brunswick and Middlesex County because Freehold Hightstown Old Bridge team since its beginning in the early 1970s. we can now respond to water rescue and 500 West Main SI Rt 1 30 & Princeton Rd Rt 9 South & Texas Rd The unit now has eight members. recovery incidents quickly with proper 732-462-8707 609-448-3990 732-591-2200 |! The unit's response time will be much equipment," Finn said. "This will keep our improved with the recent addition of a new skills sharp by not only responding to water Bricktown W Long Branch Jackson 22-foot center console outboard boat, a giit emergencies in East Brunswick, but 10 Beaverson Blvd Rt 36 & Rt 71 2080 W County Line Rd from the Middlesex County Board of throughout Middlesex County." 732-920-3800 732-542-7700 732-364-5123 Freeholders valued at $35,000, Holsten Surface appearances of a body of water said. The boat is being equipped at the East can be very deceptive, Holsten said. Brunswick Department of Public Works "Most people think of scuba diving in a garage on Harts Lane, Holsten said. pleasurable sense," Holsten said. "They When there is a recovery or rescue think of the water as clear and clean. But it emergency, the boat will be towed to the can be anything but that under the surface scene to aid the scuba team, Holsten said. in a body of water such as Farrington Lake. Why don't you bring It to Midway? In the past, the team has had to depend on The water tastes awful and visibility is ter- boats from local fire and rescue squads rible. Often you can't see beyond your when it has answered emergencies. scuba's visor. You can encounter trees that 1:i) "Our new boat will save us a lot of time," have fallen into the water and deteriorated." '" ': ' let fflidiaif Waslt pr clothes mriiile you are afierk, or on ie go. Holsten said. "We will not have to rely on Rescue operations can involve people 2 local fire and rescue squads to supply us who are fishing or ice skating, Holsten said. With This Ad Only | We also can #V . /< u/j piece Suits • '7.50 with a boat when we arrive on the scene. "We also respond to floodedarea s where Waoh inH PnlH Wash Blankets, V A ^ •}•) Shirts * | ,OO This will make us a sell-contained unit with people are stranded and vehicles are stuck 1 oQC per pound Sleeping Bags! U-i i *' i wiinnnWllli iiny h.vc.u-.min111y•(••.Ir.iniMiui the addition of the boat. in the moving water," Holsten said. ! i "The odds are rough enough when we The unit is also able to assist law in Wi.tsl) iiml Tcilil t)nli;r are involved in rescue and recovery opera- enforcement officials by retrieving items r tions to save people's lives," Holsten contin- thieves have attempted to bury in bodies of MIDWAY OFF ued. "Several minutes can mean the differ- water. Laundromat & Dry Cleaners^ I 1.3ry Cleiinhin Order | ence, between life or death." "We have recovered articles taken in I of $2O or more . The boat was acquired as part of an burglaries, such as cash registers and even inter-local agreement between the county stolen cars," he said. "We have recovered (Corner of llemltrson te2? i atPost 6ffl(^rUACGOUNtS and East Brunswick. burglary tools and weapons such as guns v : "The rescue and recovery operations, and knives." OPBli;7v DiHfS :7/lHl: TO ^PM-'; WELCOME : which will be made possible by the use of Holsten said the unit also has been this boat, will provide worried and dis- called to other parts of the state to assist traught families concerned for the safety of with rescue operations. loved ones a much-needed sense of comfort — Dick Metzgar MILJL ROAD Milltown couple rescued DAY CAMP from early morning fire *J 4 Pools isd 4 Tennis Courts \& Scooter Track BY TAIM PETER SEN their own. Stuff Writer "I don't think her husband could have i«S Skateboard Park gotten her out by himself," Harto said. S3 Bumper Boats MILLTOWN - A fire that destroyed a \& 30 FT. Climbing Tower borough home early Saturday began with Harto said both residents, as well as a firefighter, were treated for smoke inhala- ltd High Ropes Adventure Course a lit match meant for a cigarette. 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The husband and wife, neck at Robert Wood Johnson University s$ Hospital in New Brunswick. tx Waterslides who is wheelchair-bound, were rescued by 65 Mini Golf borough police, who carried the woman The fire began in the master bedroom from the home. and spread to the corridor at the front of Kf Nintendo/Sony Game Room The lire began around 5:30 a.m. the home, officials said. .—————— isdT Kid Fitness Saturday at the home of Henry and The Milltown and North Brunswick FREE TRANSPORTATION r*J Arts & Crafts Barbara Broeder, on Harkins Road off fire departments responded to the scene, S3 Cooking Washington Avenue, and was reported and the fire was under control within OPTIONAL HOT LUNCH PROGRAM 65 Dance when the homeowners called 911 after try- about 90 minutes, according to Harto, who -4,5,6,7,8 WEEK PROGRAMS lid Air Conditioned ing unsuccessfully to put out the fire. noted there were some weather-related Specialty Areas "The female homeowner woke up to difficulties. . CIT PROGRAM 4,7,8 WEEKS isif Drama have a cigarette and the match flew out of "The temperature was 3 degrees Si Gymnastics [Fahrenheit] when the call came in. Every . 900 am to 4:30 pm DAY her hand and started a fire," Milltown . MATURE EXPERIENCED STAFF S3 Karaoke police Sgt. John Schuck said Monday. ounce of water you put out turned to ice. It 0 Optional Trips Schuck said the woman tried to put out was like a skating rink in front of the the fire herself and then woke her husband house, making things a lot more difficult," 10,000 sq. ft. Basketball Complex Harto said. Call for restrictions for help. Police arrived to find the couple Photography Studio and Laboratory still inside the burning house. Harto said that the water, fire and FULL DAY PROGRAM smoke damage was extensive, and that the Music Keyboard Studio "They were still inside the front door <4-1 2 Yr. Olds) Daily Special Events with flames over their heads when police house was uninhabitable. MINI DAY PROGRAM arrived. Two officers helped her out of the "We had to cut a hole in the roof to ven- (3-5 Yr. Olds • 3 or 5 Days) Professional Entertainment Weekly wheelchair and her husband carried it tilate [the house]," Harto said. CIT PROGRAM LOW CAMPER/COUNSELOR RATIOS: down the steps," Schuck said. Harto estimated the ranch-style home (13. 14 & 15 Yr. Olds) Under 6 years 3:! • Over 6 years 5:1 Milltown Fire Chief Brian Harto said was around 30 years old. the couple was elderly and may not have Officials said that the response time EARLY ENROLLMENT DISCOUNT ENDS FEBRUARY 1,2004 been able to leave the burning house on was three minutes for police and less than five minutes for the fire trucks. T T8; SENTINEL, jainiaiy •15, 2004 NS manufacturing plants, 11 distribution ing standard in terms of both efficiency offs beginning in February. Nearly 500 centers and two research and develop- and quality." workers will Lose their jobs when the ment facilities that employ 5,722 workers The Route 1 facility, open since 1987, Johnson & Johnson plant closes, Leebaw UOreal in the United States, Caruso said. manufactures L'Oreal gift sets, including said. (Continued from page I) Ninety-five percent of all products brand-name products such as Womack expressed his concern for the sold in the United States are made in the Maybelline, Lancome, Giorgio Armani work force of the two companies and the Caruso said. states, Caruso said. Perfumes and Cosmetics, and Ralph impact that the closings will have on "We do not offer our part-time employ- Caruso said the plant closing will not Lauren Fragrances. Caruso said L'Oreal township ratables. ees out-placement resources," Caruso affect sales or stocks in the company. USA has not made a decision where it "The closings are a horrible blow for said. "This is a strategic business decision will continue to manufacture the gift their hardworking employees," Womack Caruso said that the closing is not a that allows us to achieve the greatest sets. said. "It is critical that we begin a com- result of financial difficulties within the production efficiency for our business," "Like Johnson & Johnson, L'Oreal is munity dialogue to explore every option, company. Caruso said. joining the current trend of relocating and we must make sure that whatever "In our 18th year of celebrated finan- As one of the world's top cosmetics manufacturing to lower-cost regions of happens, it is the right decision for North cial growth, L'Oreal USA is No. 1 in the companies, with sales totaling more than the country and abroad," Mayor Francis Brunswick," Womack said. cosmetics industry with our sales of hair, $12.5 billion in 2003, Caruso said, "We "Mac" Womack said. Although the facility is located right cosmetic, skin care and fragrance prod- are a very healthy company; we just want Executive Director of Corporate next to the Johnson & Johnson plant, ucts," Caruso said. to keep our competition healthy." Communications Jeff Leebaw said Caruso said the notification of that L'Oreal USA, which is based in New Caruso attributes the company's con- Johnson & Johnson's North Brunswick plant's closing had no bearing on L'Oreal York, N.Y., is a subsidiary of L'Oreal S.A., tinued success to "effective organization, facility, which opened in 1957 to manu- USA's decision to shut down. located in Paris, Caruso said. synergetic team effort, and a commit- facture baby products and adhesive tape, Caruso said that the company is L'Oreal USA currently operates 10 ment to modernization in its manufactur- will close by the end of the year, with lay- exploring selling the property, but did not further speculate on when that may occur or who may buy the property. Womack said options for the two properties include new manufacturing facilities, other commercial uses, or a transit village offering direct access to MAKE YOUR HOUSE A New York and Washington, D.C., via a rail corridor. The Township Council will request that the state Department of Transportation conduct a "full analysis of the possibilities involving the direct SAVINGS BANK frontage of these properties along Route i]• •am 1 Ionic. Hume Kijiiii Kelm;uu:r • (ii-ciil Rules • I niil Service WITH THESE (888) 990-BANK 4fuf PROFESSIONALS Tax hike (Coiiiimu'il from piiffc I) Road this year and Deans Brook Crossing Elementary School the year before. South Brunswick voters approved that district's $104 million spending plan last year by a vote of 1,386 to 826. Sixty- three percent of those who cast ballots approved the budget. About 11 percent of the township's 20,376 registered voters went to the polls, according to the town- ship clerk's otpce. That budget raised taxes by 11 cents per $100 of assessed valuation — creat- ing a $220 increase in property taxes for the owner of a $200,000 home! South Brunswick voters also approved the school district's 2001-02 $98 million budget by almost a 2-1 mar- gin. That year, the 10 cent per $100 of assessed valuation increase meant an .: , if additional $200 in property taxes for the owner of a $200,000 home. If Prodrome is correct with this year's predictions, residents will have seen a 27-29 cent increase in the last three years, or an increase of about $580 in property taxes for a $200,000 home. With a new $46 million building plan just passed by voters next month, Prodromo also said that the district will have to look at hiring new staff again. "A year or two from now we will have to deal with that again," he said. Assistant Superintendent Jeff Scott HARDM/OOD said that the state was considering low- DECORATING CAPITOL ENVIRONMENTAL 18 LUMBER ering the amount of aid given to districts SERVICES, INC. Epoch & Choice Decks PERRY'S CREATIVE Oil Tank Removals & Installation Cedar & Pressure Treated Wood for Decks PERFECTION with lower enrollments or districts with FINISHING Total Site Remediation FREE DELIVERY HARDWOOD FLOORS declining enrollments. That money, Scott Fine Interior Painting Fully Insured • Free Estimates 652 State Highway I a, East Brunswick Installations • Refinishing Walt & Furniture Finishes DF.P Certified #U501009 Professional Repairs said, could be redistributed to districts Ornate Trim Sold & Installed (732) 257-6004 Moulding • Stairs £. More Free Estimates (732| 747-0432 Free Estimates like South Brunswick where the enroll- (732) 238-8522 (732J 247-8182 ment continues to increase. (732) 422-1405 Board Vice President Harry Delgado said that a plan like that would help the

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sion will be presented. Year of the Monkey Scouts set 'Bingo Fun for Theater workshops set For more information, call Will redo kids' program Jan. 27 the Food Bank''Jan. 30 for youngsters, teens Hernandez Jr. at (732) 254-5285. North Brunswick Public Library will North Brunswick Girl Scout Troop Triple H Productions will host two celebrate the Year of the Monkey with a No. 1787 will hold "Bingo Fun for the upcoming educational theater workshops History discussion group program for children age 6 and older Food Bank" Jan. 30 at 7 p.m. (doors open for student performers who wish to learn Jan, 27 at 4 p.m. The free program will at 6:30 p.m.) at Our Lady of Peace more about the theater arts. AH sessions meeting slated for Jan. 21 feature a Chinese New Year story and Parish Center, Route 130 north (snow will, be held in the basement at St. craft project. Registration is required. date is Jan. 31). Stanislaus Kostka Church, 225 The South Brunswick history discus- The library is at 880 Hermann Way. Tickets are $4 at the door and $3 in MacArthur Ave, Sayreville. sion group wilt hold its next meeting Jan. To register of for more information, call advance, and are available Jan. 20 from A youth theater workshop is open to 21 at 7 p.m. The public is welcome to at- the library at (732) 246-3545. 7-9 p.m. at the North Brunswick Munici- students in fourth-eighth grades, Fee is tend. pal Building, 710 Hermann Road. $60. The meeting will be at the South Attendees are also required to bring a A teen workshop is designed for indi- Brunswick Public Library, 110 Kingston 'Steambath* auditions nonperishable item (macaroni and viduals in grades 9-12. Fee is $30. Both Lane, Monmouth Junction section of cheese, tuna, soup, peanut butter, cereal, workshops will moot for four sessions. South Brunswick. set for Jan. 21 and 22 etc.) for the food bank. For tickets or Registration will begin at 7 p.m. on For more information, call Coil at the more information, call Carol at (732) Jan. 20 in the St. Stanislaus Koslka library at (732) 329-4000. Villagers Theatre. 475 DeMott Lane, 821-6420. Church basement. An information ses- Somerset section of Franklin, will hold audi- tions for its upcoming Black Box production of "Slcambath," a comedy by Bruce Jay Friedman, at 7 p.m. on Jan. 21. and 22. Callbacks are set for noon on Jan. 24. All roles are open; all ethnicities are Free for One Year encouraged to audition. Participants will read from the script. The show will be and With a Free Gift! directed by J.C. Gibriano. Show dates are March 26-April 10. For more information, e-mail ,je@vil- lagerstheatre.com or call (782) 873-2710. Troop 90 to hold scouting night Jan. 26 Boy Scout Troop 90 of South Brunswick will be sponsoring a Wcbolos Night on Jan. 26. 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Grace T. Vantosh Shine from "the Inside.,. Mrs. Vantosh, 79, of Manalnpan died Jan. 5 at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. Born in Keansburg, she had lived in East Brunswick for 25 years and in North Brunswick for 12 years before moving to Manalapan two years ago. For more than 30 years, she ...Ignite your Inner Light was a dental assistant for Dr. Theodore Bloom in Metuchen. She was predeceased in 2002 by her husband, Michael. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Patty and Bill Marsh of Howell; a son and daughter-in-law, Jeffrey and Jill of Atlanta; four grandchildren; and a great-grandson. A graveside service was held at Hillside Cemetery, Lyndhurst. Freeman Manalapan-Marlboro Upcoming Yoga (klass series start dates: Funeral Home, Manalapan, was in charge of arrangements.

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O.B. boys continue dominance at GMC Relays Friday when the field events were held at South Brunswick High School. Sal Girgib Lady Knights can't keep and Jim Correa combined for a distance of pace with Piscataway 91.5 feet to win the shot put. The Bears also took fifth in the high jump, but it was not enough to catch Old Bridge. BY DOUG McKENZIE The St. Joseph High School winter track Staff Writer team was pleased with its third-place finish at the GMC Relays. After just two warm-up oth the boys and girls indoor track meets, a meeting at the U.S. Military teams of Old Bridge High School Academy, West Point, and the 168th Street B entered last week's • Greater Armory, the Falcons saw what they can do Middlesex Conference Relays as the against the county's finest and now have an favorites. idea how good they can be when they face But after an inspired effort from a tal- East Brunswick again Jan. 23. ented and deep Piscataway girls team, the "Heading into the relays I had some Lady Knights had to be content with a sec- doubts as to how well we would do," head ond-place finish, while the Old Bridge boys coach Gary Trojanowski said. "We had a continued their mastery of the local track couple of athletes that were either sick or and field scene with another title. unavailable and we couldn't send our The Old Bridge boys came away with strongest team into the competition. only one gold medal, in the 4x400 relay, but Finishing a point from a second-place tie is used a handful of top-three finishes to top a good sign, and hopefully we can build on the field, scoring 50 team points, all in the this." track events. As expected, the East Brunswick boys put up a good fight before At the GMC relays, the Falcons collect- finishing second (41 points) on the heels of ed three second-place finishes and a third- three gold-medal finishes in the 4x800 and place finish to secure third-place as a team. distance medley relays, and the shot put. In the shot put. it was the tandem of jun- ior Michael Scheller and senior Adam ., St. Joseph's was third (40), followed by McGrath that finished second. Scheller Perth Amhoy (23.5), Sayreville (19), J.P. threw the shot 45-4 and teammate Stevens (18), Metuchen (12.8), South McGrath threw for 45 feet. Brunswick (11.9), and Spotswood and Piscataway (10 points each). Finishing second in the high jump relay was junior Chris Thompson and senior The Knights' 4x400 quartet of Ron Green, Allan Lunkenheimer, Paul Racioppi and Dave DePalma blitzed the field, fin- ishing the event in 3:31.2, more than three seconds ahead of second-place St. Joseph's (3:44.4). While it would mark the Knights' only first-place fin- ish, they did manage to get sec- ond in every other track event, including the 4x200, 4x800, sprint medley, distance medley, and shuttle hurdles. Their efforts in the track events, which were held on PHOTOS BY JEFF GRANIT staff Thursday at Fairleigh Above, South Brunswick's Shafeeha Potts runs the anchor leg of the 4x200 relay Dickinson University in at the GMC Relays at Fairleigh Dickinson University on Jan. 7. At left, North Hackensack, gave them the 50 Brunswick's Andrea Bradshaw competes in the sprint medley. points they needed to win the title, even before the field Errol Watson, and junior Vincent Christian and Rachel Cruz beat the field in events were held. Perrella. The foursome finished in 4:29.7. East Brunswick did its best 3:44.4. Regan, Danielle Haggaig, Mclnemey to keep pace with the Knights, Lady Knights settle and Lafergola then made it three in a row but simply couldn't match their for second place with a win in the distance medley (13:39.2). success in every track event. The Piscataway High School girls Old Bridge also managed to capture a The Bears got a win in the team matched Old Bridge with three second-place finish in the 4x400 (4:21.4), a 4x800 when the combination of gold medals for the meet, but had the pair of fourth-place finishes in the 4x200 Nick Eowan, Greg Bull, Logan advantage in overall finishes to edge (1:57.3) and the shot put (58.5), and a fifth Yu and Ryan Williams ran the Lady Knights, 56-48. in the shuttle hurdles (38.0). away from the field in 8:21.7. Piscataway won the 4x200, 4x400 South Brunswick's girls finishes tied for Then, in the distance medley, and the shot put, but also scored sec- fourth with Edison (23 points) after scoring Rowan, Bull and Williams ond-place finishes in the shuttle hur- second-place finishes in the 4x200 (1:56.2) came back with Greg Schwalje dles and high jump to distance them- and sprint medley •(4:32.7), and a third in to top the field in 11:02.5 to selves from Old Bridge. Their 4x400 the distance medley (14:08.7). The Vikings earn the Bears their second quartet of Michelle Losey, Ayana also finished tied for fifth in the high jump win of the day. West, Collene Cumberbatch and (9-2). However, it was East Tramaine Shaw set a new meet The next few weeks will let the local Brunswick's inability to keep pace with the Obinna Emem'ke. Thompson jumped 5-2 and Emenike jumped an amazing 6-4. record in winning, crossing the line in teams see exactly where they can go as the Knights in the other track events that 4:14.5, breaking the old mark of 4:15.4, set competition elevates. On Jan. 17 the teams allowed Old Bridge to pull away. While the "Obinna's performance secures, him a place among the better jumpers in the coun- by Old Bridge in 1998. will compete in the state relays at Fairleigh Bears did manage to finish fourth in both The Knights had quite a few top finish- Dickinson University. The GMC individual the shuttle hurdles (34.2) and 4x400 ty," Trojanowski said. "He is a quality ath- lete and there are only one or two other es of their own, starting with the 4x800, championships takd place on Jan. 20-21 (3:46.6), they could only manage a sixth- where Stephanie Lafergola, Mara and the state individual championships will place finish in. the 4x200 (won by jumpers in the conference that are in his area." Mclnerney, Sarah Root and Kaitlyn Regan take place at Princeton University Feb. 1. Piscataway in 1:37.2) and finished out of beat the field with their time of 1:51.2. The the top six in the 4x800. Also registering a second-place finish was the 4x400 relay team of junior Tim Knights then won the sprint medley when -Shawn Lay ton contributed to this The Bears got their third gold medal on Acevedo, junior Ulrick Butcher, sophomore Cristine Marquez, Ashley Gonzalez, Jalisa story

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NS SENTINEL, January 15,2004 25 Officials hope economy will look up in 2004 BY MAURA DOWGIN and COLLEEN LUTOLF on Route 1 in Edison is slated to close its "secure, safe society." The increased feel- hope for a better 2004. Staff Writers doors. ing of safety could contribute to safer "It's about the same," Carole S. Hila, fficials were guardedly optimistic Other towns in the county also saw a feelings in the business world and more president of the Woodbridge Metro that the local economy will loss in manufacturing jobs last year. people spending money, she said. Chamber of Commerce said. "It's about Oimprove in 2004. In North Brunswick, Johnson & In East Brunswick, the economic situ- status quo. We have hope hut no real Carl Spatoro, director of the Johnson announced plans to begin the ation appears to be looking up, according high expectations." Middlesex County Department of shutdown of its local manufacturing divi- to Marianne Wehrenberg, executive Hila said jobs are available, "but it Economic Development, said the econo- sion in February,, which will take about director of the East Brunswick Regional depends upon what kind of job you're my and job market are expected to 500 jobs away from the local area. Chamber of Commerce. She noted a 22- looking for." improve in the coming year. In Sayreville, Green Tree Chemical to 25-percent changeover in local busi- With Wegmans and two new hotels, Middlesex County "is such a divei-se Technologies closed its doors and laid off nesses, as has boon the norm in recent the Fairfield Inn, Avenel, and the county. There's always an area [of busi- more than 100 employees. years. Hampton Inn opening last year, Hila said ness] that will pick up the slack," he said. Around 150 jobs were expected to be "The changes I do see mostly are with there are more jobs to be found locally. Although there may be fewer manu- lost with the closure of an Ecko the smaller businesses either retiring or But post-collegiate job hunters will still facturing jobs than there were previous- Unlimited manufacturing site in East going out of business, and larger busi- have a hard time finding a place to begin ly, positions in the service industry are Brunswick. Additionally, Toys "R" Us' nesses coming into the area," she said. their career path in Woodbridge. opening up all over the county, he said. closing of 182 Kids "R" Us stores affected "For example, you have Kohl's and "Are jobs still scarce? Sure they are," "The job rate is continuing to rise," many workers who were employed in the Lowe's and the larger corporations you she said. "Unless you're looking for a job Spatoro said. chain's East Brans wick location. did not have before." at Wegmans, the higher-end positions The number of jobs is increasing Despite the closures, business all over She said Kohl's replaced Bradlccs, are still scarce," while the unemployment rate is drop- the county is growing, Spatoro said. which was more of a regional chain as After 9/11, Hila said, corporate travel ping, which is good news for all residents While the northern end of the county opposed to a national business. dropped tremendously. of the county, he said. leaned toward redevelopment projects, Looking ahead at 2004, Wehrenberg "The restaurant and hotel industry The desirability of the area for busi- the southern end of the county is attract- said she believes business owners want went into a slump and travel went on ness was evident when Victoria Classics, ing new business development, he said. to located in central Middlesex County hold," she said. "We'll see if that a manufacturer of household products Gloria Dittman, president of the because of its location. improves this year." such as bed linens, recently announced Edison Chamber of Commerce, said "I think East Brunswick, Spotswood Hila said businesses are courting cus- its purchase of the former Electrolux site there is a more comfortable feeling and South River offer the buyer and local tomers with good service, and that on Route 27 in Edison, Spatoro said. around the local area, the state, and the people a cross between the very large means a lot. When Electrolux shut the doors to its country when it comes to the economy. shopping centers of the Edison and "Years ago, businesses had a more plant last summer, about 1,300 jobs in "There have been large improvements Woodbridge area, and what's down in impersonal outlook. We see that chang- the local area were eliminated. The plant over the last two years," Dittman Baid. Freehold. It's a central location and you ing. Hopefully, that will have an impact," made Frigidaire air conditioners. She cited recent events such as the can get whatever you need in this area, she said. The local area will lose about 900 jobs, capture of Saddam Hussein and the and that's a good thing," Wehrenbei*g "|The business outlook] is juat about 800 of which are manufacturing jobs, on increase in the stock market as factoi's said, the same," Hila said. "I'm always very Feb. 27 when the Ford Motor Co, plant that make people feel as if they live in a Other local officials also expressed hopeful." Kushner buys 160'unit Cranbury Road property EAST BRUNSWICK - Kushner Cos. expanded its Fireplaces, skylights and cathedral ceilings are avail- residents ages 55 and over, presence in Middlesex County recently by acquiring able in selected apartments. There is also an on-site "We are pleased to further .our commitment to the Cranbury Crossing Apartments, located on Cranbury clubhouse with modern equipment, outdoor swim- East Brunswick community," said Richard Stadt- Road near Route 18, ming pool, tennis court, meticulously landscaped mauor, vice chairman and managing partner of The real estate firm purchased the 160-unit luxu- grounds and other facilities. Kushner Cos. "This vital township offers outstanding ry garden apartment property from the Sovereign Kushner Cos. plans to renovate the clubhouse, quality of life in the heart of Middlesex County." Group in association with K. Hovnanian Investment replace roofs and siding, and create model apartments Founded in 1954, Kushner Cos. is based in Properties in a transaction valued, in excess of $20 at the property. Florham Park and has offices in New York City. The million, according to a statement released by Kushner The Kushner firm owns and manages properties in company owns and manages more than 25,000 apart- Cos. Edison, Highland Park, New Brunswick, Old Bridge, ment units with a commercial portfolio consisting of Cranbury Crossing has maintained nearly 100- Plainsboro, Sayreville, South Plainfiold and South more than 7.5 million square feet of office, industrial percent occupancy throughout ita 18-year history, its River. Most noteworthy is Cranbury Crossing's loca- and retail space and many thousands of acres of land new owner indicated. tion next to the firm's Horizons at East Brunswick, an suitable for development. The development's one- and two-bedroom apart- upscale adult condominium community now under Properties are located in New Jersey, New York, ments feature fully equipped kitchens; washers and construction. 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"Sexual (C) 430 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick, NJ 08901 (C) 249 Mlllburn Ave., Mlllburne, NJ 07041 () Park 80 West Plaza 2, Saddle Brook, NJ 07663 Harassment" will be presented May 19, and "Adult Day Care" June 2. The series CAPITAL WHOLESALE MORTGAGE Com 800-585-1277 KENTWOOD FINANCIAL SERVICES 973-770-6288PARTNERS MORTGAGE INC. 732-634-8050 ends with "Labor Law" June 9. All cours- es are from 7:45-9:30 p.m., and temple 15 yr Fix 4.125 N/A $0/250 5% 4.27 30 yr Fix 5.5 0/0 $0/0 5% 5.75 30 yr Fix 5.25 0/0 $0/0 5% 5.29 membership is not required. 20 yr Fix 4.625 N/A $0/250 5% 4.79 15 yr Fix 4.875 0/0 $0/0 5% 5 15 yr Fix 4.625 0/0 $0/0 5% 4.64 The fifth annual "Comedy Cafe" with 30 yr Fix 4.875 N/A $0/250 5% 4.99 30 yr Jumbo 5.75 0/0 $0/0 10% 5.88 30 yr Jumbo 5.5 0/0 $0/0 5% 5.54 comedian Johnny Lampert will be Jan. 5 yrARM 3.875 N/A $0/250 5% 4.19 20 yr Fix 5.125 0/0 $0/0 5% 5.25 1 Syr Jumbo 4.75 0/0 $0/0 5% 4.79 24 at 8 p.m. (doors open at 7:15 p.m.). Direct lender guarantee to beat any lenders lock-in Lock in by phone, rates & toes in writing. ZERO FEE LOANS AVAILABLE Tickets are $22.50 per person or $45 for rales. Less than ported credit, ok. [email protected] reserved benefactor seats and guaran- (A) 20G0 Route 88, Brick, NJ 08724 (B) 275 fit 10 East, Suite 220-34G, Slccasunna, NJ 07S7S UC8L04086{A)8 367 Berry St., Woodbridge, NJ 07095 teed parking. The event will also feature a dessert buffet and wines. The temple's COLUMBIA BANK 800-962-4989 LOAN SEARCH 800-591-3279 SAVINGS MORTGAGE INC. 800-559-0924 Fifty Plus Group will host a program of 30 yr Fix 5.75 0/0 N/A 20% 5.77 30 yr Fix 5.625 0/0 SO/0 5% 5.65 30 yr Fix 5.375 0/0 $16/334 20% 5.42 recorded music, "Ladies of the Jazz Era" 15 yr Fix 5 0/0 N/A 20% 5.04 30 yr Jumbo 5.75 0/0 $0/0 5% 4.79 15 yr Fix 4.75 0/0 $16/334 20% 4.79 Jan. 27 at 1 p.m. 5/1 yrARM 4.5 0/0 N/A 20% 3.88 7/1 yr ARRWJumho 4.625 0/0 $0/0 10% 4.44 5/1 yrARM 4.125 0/0 $16/334 20% 3.81 Registration for the Jewish Commu- 7/1 yrARM .5 0/0 N/A 20% 4,37 10/1 yiARM/Jmbo 5 0/0 $0/0 25% 4.67 30 yr Jumbo 5.75 0/0 $16/334 20% 5.77 nity Center of North and South Rates and terms subject to change without notice. www.loansearcli.com Credit problems, no problem Brunswick Nursery School (held at the temple) begins Jan. 28 for the (C) 19-01 Route 208 North, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410 IB) 532 Bloomfleld Ave., Verona, NJ 07044 LICHLO40971 (A) 105 S. 7th St., 3rd Fir, Philadelphia, PA 19105 UCMJ038697 September-June school year. An open house will also be held Feb. 2 from 9:30- CORINTHIAN CAPITAL GROUP, five. 732-521-5253 MADISON Fim FIIMNCML, INC 877-365-7737I856-8W737 SHHEWSBURY STATE BANK 732-842-7710 x267 11 a.m. The congregation is currently selling 30 yr Fix 5.5 Call $0/275 5% 5.64 30 yr Fix 5.25 0/0 $18/300 5% 5.32 30 yr Fix 5.75 0/0 $0/325 20% 5.75 "super 50/50" tickets at $10 each for a 15yr Fix 4.875 Call $0/275 5% 5.11 20 yr Fix 5.25 0/0 $18/300 5% 5,34 20 yr Fix 5.5 0/0 $0/325 20% 5.5 drawing the night of its "Schmooze 30yr5/25 Balloon 3,875 2/1 $07275 10% 4.71 30 yr Jumbo 5.625 0/0 $18/300 5% 5,69 1 Syr Fix 5 0/0 $0/325 20% 5 Cruise and Art Sale" March 13. The 30 yr Jumbo 5.75 Call $0/275 10% 5.82 15 yr Fix 4,625 0/0 $18/300 5% 4.7 10 yr Fix 4.625 0/0 $0/325 20% 4.63 event runs 7:30-11:30 p.m., with the Application lee due at closing. Open 7 days a week 9-9. Quality seivice & always the lowest We service our own loans! drawing at 10:30 p.m. Half of the funds lees. Call now to speak with one of our low rate specialists. collected will be distributed to the three (A) 27 E Railroad Ave., Jamesbuig, NJ 03831 UCttL038688(A) One Qreentree Centre, Ste 203, Mar/Ion, NJ 08053 UCtUSBSSi(C) 465 Broad Street, Shrewsbury, NJ 07702 winning tickets. Cost of the cruise and auction is $55, which covers the auction, Mortgage payment...this week Income estimator "all you can eat" buffet, open bar, and $100,009 Latin amount Principal 30-yc mortgage rate 1-yr adj. mortgage rate dancing, and cruise wear is encouraged. Program Ratcw-polnts +lntcrost V" Based on 2eto discount point; *• thsed on zero Hi' count points C( 1 yrARM 3.5K+Opts. S449.O5 JA of Ja rt n > i r o2S%| 7 [A ofJ nintya 3/ B'nai Tikvah is located at 1001 3/1 yr ARM 3.875% +0 pts. $470.24 f — E/l yrARM 4.5% +0 pts. $606.69 Finnegan's Lane, North Brunswick. For 30yr. Conventional 5.75%+Opts. $533.57 reservations or more information, call 15 yr. 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