Blandina to Republicans: We're keeping the money Local GOP calls on Dems to return $50K in Lynch contributions BY COLLEEN LUTOLF Staff Writer      Local Republicans are calling on Brick Democrats to return contributions they received two years ago from a political action committee headed by a disgraced former state senator who has admitted recently to taking a bribe. But Democratic leaders are scoffing at the request. More ...      Rutgers University's Tierney Brady, a Brick Memorial graduate, beats South Florida's Ebony Robinson to the ball during the Scarlet Knights' home win on Sunday in Piscataway. More ... Resident arrested for three Laurelton Heights burglaries Suspect(s) targeting senior communities still at large BY COLLEEN LUTOLF Staff Writer      A jogger's memory led to a resident's arrest last week in connection with three burglaries in the Laurelton Heights section of Brick Township, police said. More ... Greenbriar II woman wins state beauty pageant Will vie for national title in Las Vegas in 2007 BY COLLEEN LUTOLF Staff Writer      BRICK - Josephine Araniti said she gave her best at the Ms. Senior New Jersey America Pageant. More ... Board changes day of meetings      The Brick Board of Education will hold its preagenda and public meetings on Wednesdays for the remainder of the year, board President Sharon Kight said Monday. More ... Residents pan traffic-calming plan Twp. stops work on roundabout at busy intersection BY COLLEEN LUTOLF Staff Writer      BRICK - Get the roundabout out. Residents in the Birchwood Park section of Brick say they don't want a roundabout, a small circle in the middle of the road that is meant to slow down traffic, at the intersection of Ashwood and Sprucewood drives. More ... State officials take input on how to reform taxes Flat income tax, higher rate for businesses among suggestions from public BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer      PISCATAWAY - In anticipation of a possible constitutional convention, the state Legislature took public input on ways to rein in the New Jersey's property tax rates. More ... Council appoints 3 to BTMUA, Zoning Board Dem. councilwoman approves, opposes and abstains on nominations BY COLLEEN LUTOLF Staff Writer      BRICK -Two vacant seats on the Brick Township Municipal Utilities Authority and the Zoning Board of Adjustment allowed the Township Council to make three new appointments Sept. 12. More ... Fiber art will be featured at Georgian Court show      The Georgian Court University M. Christina Geis Art Gallery will host "Fiber Revolution: A Survey of Styles" from Oct. 1-30. The exhibit will feature the works of two dozen "fiber artists," including area artists Patricia C. Dolan of Manalapan and Kevan Rupp Lunney of East Brunswick. More ...