November 1, 2007 RSS feed / Front Page

E.B., Suburban agree to 17-month contract

BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

EAST BRUNSWICK - After months of discussion, the Township Council voted unanimously Monday to award an interim contract to Suburban Transit for exclusive bus service at the township's park-and-ride facilities. More...

Healthy Halloween

PHOTOS BY SCOTT FRIEDMAN Left: Alexandra Gonzalez, 6, of East Brunswick makes her way across the obstacle course at the Healthy Halloween program sponsored by the East Brunswick Public Library on Sunday. More...

Jamesburg

At stake: One four-year term as mayor, two three-year terms on the Borough Council, and one one-year unexpired council term

Where they stand: What are your thoughts about the work of the current governing body and its decisions on borough matters? Thomas C. More...

Halloween hoot

PHOTOS BY SCOTT FRIEDMAN Left: Michael Allen, 12, of Spotswood, dressed as a prisoner, "breaks out" of school during the Immaculate Conception School's annual "Trunk or Treat" event Saturday in Spotswood. More...

Monroe

At stake: Four-year mayoral term and two four-year, at-large Township Council terms

Where they stand: What is the greatest challenge facing Monroe and how should it be addressed? More...

Lease extension raises redevelopment questions

Sam's Club will stay at least one more year at Golden Triangle
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

EAST BRUNSWICK - Sam's Club has extended its lease with Toll Brothers and will continue to operate on the Golden Triangle redevelopment site for at least two more years. More...

Rt. 18 traffic conditions frustrate E.B. commuters

BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

EAST BRUNSWICK - Traffic congestion on Route 18 continues to be a hot topic at Township Council meetings, and with residents complaining and officials looking for answers. More...

Letters

Councilman's revised position on parking-lot expansion irks senior

As a senior citizen, I am infuriated by the flip-flop than Councilman John Krenzel took regarding the expansion of the parking lot next to the South River Human Services Building. Why is it that Mr. More...

Track team grateful for generosity of fire officials

The East Brunswick High School boys and girls cross-country track team would like to thank Chief Jim Varick and President Rich Jewett of the East Brunswick Independent Fire Company for their generosity in donating the firehouse for our annual past More...

Commuters should appreciate services

After reading the article "Commuters, Officials Talk About Issues" (Sentinel, Oct. 18) on line, all I could do was shake my head in amazement at the attitude of the Commuter Parking Advisory Committee. More...

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Obituaries

Obituaries

Ronald S. Dutka Mr. Dutka, 66, of South Brunswick, died Oct. 12, 2007, at home. He was a landlord for several properties in the New Brunswick area for more than 20 years, retiring in 2001. More...

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Sports

Following big win, RU has lackluster performance

Scarlet Knights don't show much in 31-3 loss to West Virginia
BY DOUG McKENZIE Correspondent

The West Virginia Mountaineers were just about perfect. More...

Fast racing, great loss highlight Cup Classic

Curlin wins; George Washington euthanized following race
BY DOUG McKENZIE Correspondent

In the end, not even Mother Nature could dampen the aura and mystique that came with the Breeders' Cup. More...

O.B. harriers looking for postseason success

BY WARREN RAPPLEYEA Staff Writer

The Old Bridge High School boys crosscountry team begins the defense of its NJSIAA Group IV title this Saturday at the Central Jersey Group IV sectional at Thompson Park in Jamesburg. More...

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Pop's will never be on the market for builders

Vegetable, flower farm in Monroe preserved for $1.8M
BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer

Barbara Byrne Schauer knows her parents would be proud. The Monroe farm they owned going back to the 1920s will remain as such, and can never be developed. More...

$1M check presentation sparks heated dispute

Middlesex County awards grant for turf field at high school
BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer

A$1 million grant has Republicans crying foul just before an election that will decide which political party has majority control in South River. More...

Town plans to address resident's drainage issue

BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

EAST BRUNSWICK - When Ladislav Hanzes looks at the drainage improvements being made near the municipal building, he only feels a sense of frustration. More...

Helmetta

At stake: Four-year mayoral term and two three-year council terms

Nancy Martin*(i) (Seeking mayoral term) Martin, 49, has a husband, George, four children, Brandon, 29, Michael, 28, Jason, 25, and Amanda, 17, and two grandchildren. She is employed as a tax collector for the borough of Hightstown. More...

Milltown

At stake: One four-year mayoral term and two three-year Borough Council terms

Where they stand: What is Milltown's strongest quality and biggest weakness? Gloria M. Bradford* (R) Although Milltown is surrounded by major highways, it maintains the small-town atmosphere. More...

Mayoral hopefuls discuss views on Monroe issues

Pucci, Nothstein disagree on record of incumbents
BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer

MONROE - While the Democratic mayor who has been in charge for two decades is hoping to continue on his leadership path, a Republican newcomer is looking to make changes. More...

Top touring act

Rick Recht, a popular top touring act in Jewish music, signs a guitar won by Mirah Becker (third from left) during Recht's Oct. 21 performance at the East Brunswick Jewish Center, Ryders Lane. Also pictured are Emma Becker and their mom, Rachel. More...

South River

At stake: Four-year mayoral term and two three-year Borough Council terms

Where they stand: How can the borough of South River be improved? Raymond T. Eppinger (R) As so many residents have said: Bring back the South River that we all knew and loved. More...

Bulletin Board

Tickets available for library jazz event

The Monroe Township Library annual Jazz Event is set for 7 p.m. on Nov. 3 at the library, 4 Municipal Plaza. Tickets are still available. The evening of music will feature pianist John Bianculli, vocalist Deb Lyons and percussionist Tom Baker. More...

Program to focus on postpartum depression

The Diocese of Metuchen and the Central New Jersey Maternal and Child Health Consortium Inc. will sponsor a New Jersey State Postpartum Depression Awareness Program from noon to 2:30 p.m. on Nov. 8 at the St. More...

Adults invited to bowl for children with cancer

The first Prodigal Foundation Inc. Adult Bowling Tournament to benefit children affected by cancer will be held at 2 p.m. on Nov. 10 at Woodbridge Bowling Center, 346 Main St. More...

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Opinion

In prison, 22 months is no easy walk in the park

GREG BEAN Coda

So, our old friend John Merla, the corrupt former mayor of Keyport, was sentenced to 22 months in federal prison last week. And just in time for Halloween, too. More...

No off-year election for Middlesex towns

No doubt, fewer voters will go to the polls next week, as there are no federal or gubernatorial races to be decided. But those who do pull the levers on Nov. More...

Who gets a $1.5 million party for their birthday?

DAVE SIMPSON & GREG BEAN Red State/Blue State

This week we are starting a new occasional feature, a political discussion between Red State conservative Dave Simpson - a former reporter, editor, publisher and columnist - and Greg Bean, More...

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