February 15, 2007 RSS feed / Front Page

Residents slam bank proposal at clinic site

Zoning board expected to render decision March 7
BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer

The fight to decide the fate of the Forney Clinic site is in its final round. More...

Violation jeopardizes license to run junkyard

BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

SPOTSWOOD - - A local auto wrecker is being required to file plans for a waste containment pad by the end of the month or face the possibility of being shut down. The Borough Council held a special meeting Jan. More...

J'burg troupe to present 'Ellis Island' symphony

BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

JAMESBURG - The borough's Historical Association and its theater group, Lakeview Players, will tell the story of Ellis Island this weekend with help from an esteemed composer. More...

Parking restrictions lifted in E.B.

BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

EAST BRUNSWICK - Resi-dents of West Amherst Street who lobbied to have a parking restriction lifted from their street will get their wish. More...

Renovation party

Justin McCue, 8, watches as clown Bonky-G-Bird makes a balloon dog for him during a party held Friday to celebrate the new offerings at the East Brunswick Public Library. More...

Accident closes 2 lanes of Rt. 18

EAST BRUNSWICK - The center and left lanes of Route 18 northbound were closed for about one hour last Thursday following a three-vehicle collision at the intersection of Cindy Way. The accident, reported at 12:52 p.m. More...

Letters

Rising costs, trailers add to tax burden

This letter is in reference to the article titled "Park Land To Be Probed for Historical Value" that appeared in the Feb. 1 issue of the Sentinel. Another delay to construct the so-called new high school. More...

Residents voted for a high school, not one in the park

The Jan. More...

School site must meet review standards

This letter is in response to two letters to the editor that recently appeared in the Sentinel regarding the proposed expansion of Monroe Township High School. More...

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Obituaries

Obituaries

Alexander M. Bell Mr. Bell, 87, of Monroe Township, died Feb. 9, 2007, at home. Born in East Orange, he resided in Edison before relocating to Monroe Township eight years ago. More...

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Sports

Middlesex team heading in right direction

BY GEORGE ALBANO Staff Writer

Contrary to popular belief, you don't always need a program to tell who the players are. More...

Local teams hope to be this year's Cinderella

Bears lead group of teams with dreams of glory
BY DOUG McKENZIE Staff Writer

You hear the phrase "must-win games" all too often over the course of a season. More...

Sports Shorts

The East Brunswick Fastbreak Lady Bears seventh-grade team won its first game in the tough North Brunswick seventh-eighth grade league this past Sunday in exciting fashion. More...

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Redevelopment plans to be heard next week

Kaplan submits plans for former snuff mill site
BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer

A milestone was reached in Helmetta's snuff mill redevelopment when Kaplan Cos. submitted its building plans for the historic factory site. More...

Photo

East Brunswick resident Mark Miklos (right) performs with the Raritan Valley Ramblers during Friday's grand opening celebration of the "new" township library. In addition to extended hours to 9 p.m. More...

Students to take input on revitalization effort

BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer

JAMESBURG - The Revitalization Coalition is moving forward with plans to improve and invigorate the town with the help of Rutgers students. The group, along with graduate students from the Edward J. More...

Spraying is planned to control gypsy moths

Part of East Bruns. has high concentration of egg masses
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

EAST BRUNSWICK - The township is alerting residents that spraying to control gypsy moths this spring will not present a human health risk. More...

Amber Blues go way beyond playin' the blues

Local band finds its groove at bars and clubs in N.Y., N.J.
BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer

EAST BRUNSWICK - Many musicians, when asked what type of music they play, say they cannot describe it because it doesn't fit neatly into any one category. More...

County adds Saturdays, O.B. stop for shuttle

Middlesex County officials will expand a new shuttle service that runs between East Brunswick and Old Bridge to include Saturday service and a new stop in Old Bridge. More...

Celebrating the Year of the Pig

Teachers explain the stories/customs behind Chinese New Year
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer

As the second new moon arrives, the Chinese get ready to welcome a new year. More...

Bulletin Board

Fundraisers

Feb. 16 + Dining to Donate, to benefit the East Brunswick High School Drama Club, 4:30 p.m. to closing, at Applebee's of Milltown, Milltown Road and Ryders Lane. More...

Community Bulletin Board

Evening training on tap for Master Gardeners

Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Middlesex County plans new Master Gardener training sessions from 6:30-9 p.m. More...

Community Bulletin Board

Sponsorships available for Winkler event

The Solomon Schechter Day School of Raritan Valley, East Brunswick, still has sponsorship opportunities available for its primary fund-raising event of the year, "An Evening With Henry Winkler," set for 6 p.m. More...

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Opinion

For the Record

Spotswood High School teacher Frank Yusko was mistakenly identified in a Feb. 8 story as being a Vietnam veteran. More...

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Schools

NYC schools may take cue from South River

City educational group visits boro schools to see Singapore math in action
BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer

SOUTH RIVER - The borough may have a relatively small school system, but it has caught the eye of none other than the New York City public school system. More...

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