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ANDREW MILLER staff Joe Masperi, 38, Colonia, and his son, Zach, 12, look under the hood of an SS Chevelle during the Downtown Antique Cruise Night in Woodbridge on Aug. 15. More photos, page 19. More ...
Township might limit cell towers near homes Law is in response to uproar over Colonia tower BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer An ordinance setting limits on where cell towers could be placed within Woodbridge Township may be put in place for the first time. "There has been a lot of activity by companies putting cell tower sites near neighborhoods," said Mayor John E. McCormac. More ...
Township to take up issue of predatory towing BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer WOODBRIDGE - Township officials introduced an ordinance that looks to curb the practice of private towing companies towing motor vehicles parked in privately owned parking lots without warning. "The ordinance is in response to aggressive towing tactics that have occurred across the street from t... More ...
Morning blaze leaves firefighter injured Blaze at Dana Transportation contained in two hours WOODBRIDGE - An early morning fire at the Dana Transportation Co. on East Essex Avenue in Port Reading left one firefighter injured on Monday. Firefighters were dispatched to an initial report of a tire fire at 5:23 a.m., fire officials said. More ...
Town hall meeting covers risks of teen Rx drug abuse MCC, one of 10 in nation to get grant, to hold meeting BY TOM CAIAZZA Staff Writer EDISON - Nearly one in five teens admitted to abusing prescription drugs in 2005 - more than any other illegal drug except one. More ...
Congressman announces toy safety legislation Rep. Ferguson seeks third-party inspection of overseas toys BY TOM CAIAZZA Staff Writer EDISON - In response to the announcement of a massive recall from the world's largest toy manufacturer, Mattel Inc., on Aug. 14, Congressman Mike Ferguson (R-7) announced legislation that would boost the country's diligence when importing possibly toxic or unsafe toys from overseas. More ...
Two dead, dozens arrested at Ozzfest State bans alcohol in the parking lot at PNC Bank Arts Center BY DAN NEWMAN Staff Writer Following the deaths of two people and the arrest of more than 80 others at Thursday's Ozzfest concert, the tap was turned off on alcohol consumption in the parking lot of the PNC Bank Arts Center. Starting with Friday night's Velvet Revolver show, alcohol has been banned for tailgaters regardles... More ...
Bakery with French name captures joie de vivre La Bonbonniere has been a staple of county for 55 years BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Bonbonniere Bake Shoppe starts bustling by 11 at night, and customers can get a whiff of the baked goods galore by 6 in the morning. The bake shop, which is on Route 27 in Edison, with its fitting French name has been in business since 1952. More ...
'Millie' marks close of Plays-in-the-Park season Woodbridge native had male lead in play's 10-day run BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON - As Middlesex County's Plays-in-the-Park celebrates its 45th anniversary, the cast of "Thoroughly Modern Millie" closed out the park's final outside play of the 2007 season. The show, which ran in the park Aug. 8- 18, brought crowds of people with their lawn chairs to Roosevelt Park in E... More ...
Local stone carver creating 9/11 police memorial Franco Minervini completing project for police foundation BY PATRICIA YOCZIS Correspondent When Franco Minervini was a young boy in his hometown of Molfetta, Italy, he helped his grandfather, Michael, who was a stone carver. Little did he know then that he would continue his family's tradition of stone carving. "I didn't think I had any tal ent," said Minervini, whose studio has been i... More ...
Antique Cruise Night PHOTOS BY ANDREW MILLER staff Clockwise from above: A plastic Jack Russell dog sheepishly relieves itself on the tire of a car during the Downtown Antique Cruise Night in Woodbridge on Aug. 15. Jilianna Lamourt, 3, of Aberdeen, looks inside the engine compartment of a 1934 Ford Tudor sedan. Sully Su... More ...
Family touched to learn of late father's heroics South Brunswick man's father pulled sailors to safety in WWII BY MARY ANNE ROSS Correspondent Bill Daniels never knew his dad was a war hero. Nine months ago, he was browsing through a box of his mother's old photos and papers when he came across a letter of commendation addressed to his father, Walter C. Danilewicz. The letter, signed by Rear Adm. Stanley V. Parker of the U.S. More ...
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