May 24, 2007 RSS feed / Front Page

Guns & Hoses

Clockwise from top left: Drew Walsh pitches for the East Brunswick police team during Saturday's annual Guns & Hoses charity softball game at Bicentennial Park, Riva Avenue. More...

Teen accused of threat to shoot people at EBHS

16-year-old arrested for alleged posting on Internet Web site
BY BRIAN DONAHUE Staff Writer

EAST BRUNSWICK - A 16-year-old student at East Brunswick High School was arrested Monday for allegedly telling an Internet forum that he intended to shoot 35 people at the school before detonating himself. More...

Helmetta funds police dept. efficiency study

Officials tell packed room they do not intend to dissolve police force
BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer

HELMETTA - Borough officials told a room full of concerned citizens last week that they are not looking to dissolve the town's police force. More...

NJTransit vote gets usual mixed reviews

MOM rail line to be studied further in light of tunnel proposal

Citing the need for transit investments to be made in Ocean and Monmouth counties, officials in both counties praised NJ Transit's recent decision to provide additional funding to study a proposed passenger rail line. More...

Candidate opts against recount in board election

BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer

SOUTH RIVER - Board of Education candidate Shenetta Turner-Smith has decided not to seek a recount of the April school election, in which she was edged out by six votes. More...

Resident says budget lateness affected vote

BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

EAST BRUNSWICK - Township officials were questioned last week as to why the municipal budget was presented to the public only after the school election. More...

Forsgate set to open new sports complex

MONROE - Forsgate Country Club will host a grand-opening celebration June 1 to commemorate the opening of its new sports complex. More...

Letters

Food drive a success due to community

As you know, Saturday, May 12, was the annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. More...

Wants letter writer to run for Board of Ed

I would like to thank Darlene Gliese for her "Your Turn" guest column on Spotswood's increased taxes and the school budget ("Increased Taxes Is Not Only Reason Residents Vote Against Budget," Sentinel, May 10). More...

Recommends E.B. Citizens Police Academy to all residents

In February the East Brunswick Police Department announced a 12-week course, the Citizens Police Academy, to be given for the first time. I signed up, expecting nothing more than a series of lectures, thinking some might even be dull. More...

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Obituaries

Obituaries

Cindy Ann Napolitano Mrs. Napolitano, 49, of Tuckerton, formerly of Milltown, died May 20, 2007, at home. She was predeceased by her stepfather, Carmen Zangara. More...

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Schools

Rainforest Day

Above: Shea Obado, a student at the Schoenly School in Spotswood, takes a close look at a pair of South American love birds during the first-graders' recent Rainforest Day. More...

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Final demolition begins at snuff mill

Developer expects some housing units occupied in early '08
BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer

As bricks from a warehouse building of the snuff mill tumbled to the ground, it marked the end of one era, and the beginning of a new one. More...

Testimony heats up on senior housing plan

Builder seeks board approval for 90 units on Ryders Lane site
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

EAST BRUNSWICK - Arguments and questions centered on traffic and other impact issues during a three-hour-plus hearing last week on a plan to build 90 age-restricted housing units on Ryders Lane. More...

Memorial Day services set for this weekend

Local communities are gearing up to honor those who have fought for their country with a host of events this weekend, including parades and more solemn services. More...

Squad seeks residents' help with fundraising

BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer

MILLTOWN - Typically, when the rescue squad pays a visit to a resident's home, it is to offer a helping hand. This month, the volunteer first-aiders are going door to door reaching out for assistance from those they serve. More...

Police warn motorists of increased seat-belt patrols

Police in East Brunswick, Monroe and South River are among the local departments participating in the nationwide "Click It or Ticket" campaign, which runs through June 3. More...

Sprint looks to get in on water tower space

BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

SPOTSWOOD - A fourth wireless communications company may be able to install antennas on the borough's water tower, bringing more revenue and improved cell phone reception to the borough. More...

Program hits the right notes at cancer center

Live music used to relieve stress, lift spirits of patients
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

EAST BRUNSWICK - - Patients at the Central Jersey Oncology Center are getting some extra treatment that doesn't come from medicine. More...

Middlesex bird population an example of diversity

Report: county is home to 308 species of birds, some rare, endangered
BY TOM CAIAZZA Staff Writer

It turns out, the human population isn't the only thing that is diverse in Middlesex County. More...

Bulletin Board

Community Bulletin Board

Advance tickets offered for St. Stan's Carnival

Discounted ride tickets and ad vance 50/50 raffle tickets for the up coming 2007 St. Stan's Carnival to be held on the St. More...

Community Bulletin Board

Activities slated at Monroe Senior Center

A variety of upcoming programs will be offered at the Monroe Township Senior Center, 1 Municipal Plaza. For more information and to register for events, call the center at (732) 521-6111, unless otherwise indicated. More...

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Opinion

Your Turn

Board member responds to inaccuracies, misinformation
Donna Faulkenberry Guest Column

I am writing in response to Darlene Gliese's "Your Turn" guest column, "Increased Taxes Is Not Only Reason Residents Vote Against Budget" (Sentinel, May 10). While I appreciate Ms. More...

Coda

No reason for neighbors to go to their beds hungry
Greg Bean

Although I'm in a business where most people don't get rich, my working wife and I have managed to raise three kids, put food on the table and keep a roof over our heads. More...

Around Town

Oh no! There's a pack of teenagers coming your way!
Amy Rosen

Recently, my husband and I had the pleasure of escorting about 27 teenagers to Washington, D.C. When told we were chaperoning a bunch of high school band students on an overnight trip, some folks said we were nuts. More...

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Sports

Lancers hit postseason as the team to beat

BY WARREN RAPPLEYEA Staff Writer

The St. John Vianney High School softball team is riding a 20-game winning streak as it prepares for its opening game in the Shore Conference Tournament against 15th-seeded Jackson. More...

Knights post their first state tourney win

BY WARREN RAPPLEYEA Staff Writer

The Old Bridge High School girls lacrosse team picked up its first win in state tournament play on Monday, besting rival East Brunswick, 10-6. Amber Zimmerlink pumped in five goals. More...

Blues in World Series for third straight season

BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer

The power of positive thinking has Brookdale Community College in the Junior College World Series. More...

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