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December 13, 2008
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Mourners bid farewell to county's top official
Crabiel remembered for love of family, public service
BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer
Hundreds of family, friends and colleagues of David B. Crabiel gathered to mourn the loss of the longtime county government leader last week in Milltown, where he lived his entire life. Crabiel died at the age of 78 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick on Dec. 1. More...
Fortunoff still considering So. Brunswick warehouse site
Retailer negotiating with adjacent property owner over truck parking
BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer

The success of Fortunoff's negotiations with a neighboring property owner may be the deciding factor in its potential move to South Brunswick. The retailer is looking to move its operations from its current main warehouse in northern New Jersey to a vacant warehouse in the area of Davidson Mill R... More...

Up in the air

ERIC SUCAR staff Professional juggler Jen Slaw performs her juggling show to a group of kids of all ages at the South Brunswick Library on Dec. 6. The interactive show featured juggling with peacock feathers, scarves and various balls. More...


Photo exhibit of Taiwan on display at S.B. library
Culture, architecture and people can be viewed through Dec. 20
BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer

The cultural and environmental beauty of Taiwan is on display in South Brunswick, thanks in part to a native of the island who now resides in the area. Dennis M. S. Tsai is press officer for the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office, a Manhattan-based organization that is displaying photographs of ... More...


Holiday drunken driving enforcement begins

NORTH BRUNSWICK — The North Brunswick Police Department will begin its annual participation in the "Over the Limit, Under Arrest" drunken driving enforcement campaign this week. Local and state law enforcement officials will conduct saturation patrols and sobriety checkpoints through Jan. 2... More...


S.B. contemplating new contract for garbage collection
BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer

SOUTH BRUNSWICK — The impact of the recession was evident in a recent discussion of bids for the township's garbage collection services. The township's contract with Midco Waste Systems, of New Brunswick, is set to expire and the Township Council must decide on a new five-year contract by n... More...


 Bulletin Board
•Santa to visit Franklin Park Fire Co. Dec. 13
Franklin Park Volunteer Fire Co. 31 will have pictures with Santa 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Dec. 13 at its station at 2 Claremont Road. The cost is $5 per child. For more information call 732-297-3138 or visit www. station31.org. More...
•N.B. receives $250,000 for road project
•Office now holding Adopt A Family effort
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 Letters
•Mumbai murders stun and sadden local rabbi
On Black Friday the news I so dreaded was confirmed. My close friend and classmate, Rabbi Gavriel Holtzberg and his wife, Rivki Holtzberg, were brutally murdered by terrorists along with hundreds of other victims in Mumbai, India. More...
•Thanks extended to residents of North Brunswick
•Buy pets from a reputable source this season
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 Greg Bean's Column
•We'll be giving you credit, whether you want it or not
If you believe the evening news (which I don't always), you've learned that one effect of the national economic meltdown is that it's darned near impossible to get credit these days. We're told that you can't get credit to buy a car, get a mortgage or pick up a new bass boat. Heck, if you believe... More...
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 Obituaries
•Alexander Kish
Mr. Kish, 89, of the Dayton section of South Brunswick, died Nov. 26, 2008, at Pavilions at Forestal, Plainsboro. He was predeceased by his wife, Theresa V. Kish; and a brother, John Kish. He is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Alexander and Susan Kish, and Michael and Mary Kish; a broth... More...
•Bernard F. Downey
•Judson D. Beacham
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 Schools
•N.B. may ban outside beverages at school events
Municipal Alliance Committees concerned about alcohol on school property
NORTH BRUNSWICK — Members of the township Municipal Alliance Committee (MAC) are calling for a complete ban of outside beverages at school events in an attempt to combat underage drinking. More...
•H.S. teens attend Young Women's Conference
•Project ideas 'pop' into the heads of Linwood students
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 Sports
•Preteen hoping to skate toward win at nationals
NORTH BRUNSWICK — Lawrence Lung is adding a breath of fresh air to figure skating. Lung, 12, has been ice skating since he was 4 years old. He is now set to compete for the national title in Lake Placid, New York, this week, for the third year in a row. More...
•RU football keeps hot streak alive
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 Business
•Spotswood woman uses vet background 'fur' new biz
Whisker Away offers pet sitting, dog walking
SPOTSWOOD — Teresa Herrera is using her background in the veterinary field and her passion for animals to begin her own pet-sitting and dogwalking business. More...
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