July 19, 2007 RSS feed / Front Page

Changes on horizon for Snowhill Street?

One building owner heads to court; another seeks refurbishment
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

The owner of the old, vacant Asbury Fuel building on Snowhill Street is headed to court over a series of Spotswood-issued summonses for code violations. More...

Youth Council, Daisy leader are '07 'Friends'

E.B. names its annual 'Friends of Recreation' award winners
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

EAST BRUNSWICK - The township recently honored a tireless volunteer for the township's special-needs population and a group that promotes self-esteem and leadership among teenagers. More...

Stollen gets council's nod to remain president

BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

SPOTSWOOD - The Borough Council reorganized last week, re-electing Curtis Stollen to serve as council president for the next 12 months. Stollen will lead the council for the second straight year. He also served as president in 2001. More...

McDonald's to replace restaurant on Rt. 18

BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

EAST BRUNSWICK - The McDonald's restaurant on Route 18 southbound will be demolished and replaced with a new building and an added drive-thru lane. More...

Fundraisers

July 19 • 1-Cent Sale, featuring hard-cover books, paperbacks, magazines, audiobooks and VHS tapes for 1-cent each, sponsored by the Friends of the South River Library, during regular library hours, through Aug. More...

Letters

Governor not working for the people of N.J.

By all reports New Jersey is in serious financial distress. Only two states are said to be operating at deficits, and New Jersey did not suffer the ravages of Katrina. More...

Joint legislative effort protects rights of seniors

Monday, June 11, was a very important day for the Organization of Residents Associations of New Jersey (ORANJ), a group representing over 10,000 seniors residing in Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs) in New Jersey. More...

Councilman defends choice as personal

In response to a recent letter to the editor ("Democratic Candidates Represented Party, Not Borough," Sentinel, July 12) that criticized me and my running mates for marching in the Milltown Fourth of July Parade with our families and supporter More...

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Obituaries

Obituaries

Richard T. Gozick Mr. Gozick, 72, of East Brunswick, formerly of Spotswood, died July 5, 2007, in Saint Peter's University Hospital, New Brunswick. More...

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Photo

CHRIS KELLY staff Alexis Marshall and Gabriella LaFada use teamwork to rinse off a car during Sunday's car wash fundraiser held Sunday by Girl Scout Troop 1036 at the Monroe Township Recreation Center, Monmouth Road. More...

Reluctant council sets library vote in motion

Officials will decide if referendum will be held to close library
BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer

Though officials have yet to close the book on the Jamesburg Public Library, they took the first step toward holding a referendum that would ask residents whether it should be shut down. More...

New system aimed at improving safety

Police, fire, first aid to use new computers by end of summer
BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer

SOUTH RIVER - The borough is nearing the completion of a half-million-dollar endeavor to improve public safety with a new system of communication. More...

Rub-a-dub-dub

CHRIS KELLY staff Jessica Baum, 14, of Monroe, washes a car during a fundraiser for Girl Scout Troop 1036 Sunday at the township's recreation center. Troop 330 is also holding car wash fundraisers this summer, with two more scheduled for Aug. More...

Group takes in beauty of a little-known park

Nature walk guide shares knowledge of local ecosystem
BY MARY ANNE ROSS Correspondent

EAST BRUNSWICK - Most homeowners know them as a red maple, but to Brian Racin they are acer rubrum. "The same tree might be known by different names depending on the region," he said. "But Latin names avoid all the confusion. More...

Bulletin Board

'Oh, What a Night!' coming to E.B. Library

The East Brunswick Division of Recreation and the East Brunswick Arts Commission will sponsor "Oh, What a Night!," a concert featuring Ragdoll, a Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons tribute band, at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. More...

'Barnyard' next up for Movies in the Park

East Brunswick's 2007 Movies in the Park family-entertainment series will continue with a showing of "Barnyard" (rated G) at 8:45 p.m. on July 26 around the East Brunswick municipal pond, Ryders Lane. More...

Participants sought for home-arts event at fair

The Middlesex County Fair Association invites residents to participate in the Home-Arts Festival at the 69th annual Middlesex County Fair set for Aug. 6-12 at the fairgrounds, Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. More...

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Opinion

Youthful folly is fleeting, but the Internet is forever

Greg Bean Coda

Every now and then, I get a call from someone who has gotten caught doing something illegal and doesn't want his or her name in the paper. More...

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Sports

Middlesex looks to even score at Snapple Bowl

Rivalry resumes tonight at Kean University
BY DOUG McKENZIE Staff Writer

Sure, there are plenty of high school all-star football games played throughout the state of New Jersey. But there's something special about this one. More...

E.B. 11s looking good this summer

It's been a memorable summer for the East Brunswick All-Stars 11-year-old Little League team, which has carved out a 14-6 record and performed admirably in several tournaments. More...

Old Bridge Juniors win District 10

Old Bridge Little League's 13/14-year-old Junior Team captured the District 10 Junior Division Championship on Saturday with an 8-3 victory over the Sayrewood South Little League Junior Team in Old Bridge. More...

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