May 8, 2008 RSS feed / Front Page

Fire chief gave town 35 years of service

Former volunteer firefighter who became career chief dies at 64
BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer

Friends, family and residents of Monroe Township as a whole are mourning the loss of a longtime fire chief who dedicated himself to his community for 35 years. James J. More...

E.B.'s Home Depot store to close; clearance begins

EAST BRUNSWICK - The Home Depot store at Route 18 and Racetrack Road is one of 15 "underperforming" locations that the hardware retail chain will close in the coming months. More...

Vet starts practice after seeing need in local area

Hornstein has worked at animal hospitals in E. Bruns., Englewood

MONROE - Dr. Steven E. Hornstein jokes that it's "a long, complicated story" as to why he decided to go into veterinary medicine. More...

Residents warn council, cuts will affect education

BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

EAST BRUNSWICK - Teachers, parents and other residents took turns voicing opposition to the Township Council's school budget cuts Monday before the governing body voted unanimously to reduce the tax rate increase by more than 70 percent. More...

Municipal budget changes could lower tax increase

After shaving school tab, E.B. council looks at municipal cuts
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

EAST BRUNSWICK- Despite protests fromsome officials, the Township Council is considering cuts to lower this year's proposed 14-cent municipal tax rate hike. More...

E. Bruns. gets windfall of arts & crafts supplies

BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

EAST BRUNSWICK - The township was the beneficiary of an unusual gift recently, courtesy of a local business that is leaving town. More...

Local woman to serve role in apartment association

Old Bridge resident Mariya Lomberg has been named project and administrative assistant for the New Jersey Apartment Association (NJAA). More...

The Arc is gearing up for benefit walk

BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer

NORTH BRUNSWICK - According to its leaders, The Arc of Middlesex helps people with various disabilities live out their hopes and dreams. More...

'Wandering Golfer' lands at Monroe country club

MONROE - Golf enthusiasts may recognize Gia Bocra, the new instructor at Forsgate Country Club. More...

Police arrest man after pursuit

MONROE - Police chased and arrested a township man who allegedly wielded a knife at the Banyan Plaza in Clearbrook on April 27. More...

Letters

Negative 'baggage' would thwart Klemp's bid for mayoralty

This letter is in response to an article regarding Township Councilman Donald Klemp calling for the ouster of the East Brunswick Democratic chairman because Klemp was not informed as to the reason he wasn't selected by the party to run for mayor (" More...

Council must maintain support for culture

As East Brunswick takes its final steps toward completing the new community center, it is important to our community's cultural wellbeing and growth that the Township Council continues its commitment to providing superior services in this area for More...

Founding Fathers had right idea about church, state

This is in response to Walter Goldeski's letter to the editor titled "Time Wasted on Team Prayer Issue" that appeared in theMay 1 issue of the Sentinel. I understand and I can almost completely agree with Mr. More...

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Obituaries

Ella T. Krypel Bosko

Mrs. Bosko, 92, of East Brunswick, died April 12, 2008, in Saint Peter's University Hospital, New Brunswick. Prior to her retirement, she was a seamstress with R&P Co., South River, where she worked for many years. More...

Margaret B. Gurney Chiara

Mrs. Chiara, of New Brunswick, formerly of South River, diedApril 28, 2008, in RobertWood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. More...

Laura Golaszewski Jensen

Mrs. Jensen, 83, of South River, died April 20, 2008, in Virtua Medical Center, Mount Holly. She was predeceased by her husband, Arne Jensen; by two sisters, Estelle Kanc and Jean Grosso, and by a brother, John Golaszewski. More...

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Photo

SCOTT FRIEDMAN The Diamond family of East Brunswick, including mom Robin, dad Eric, Abby, 5, and Jillian, 7, take part in the Arthritis Foundation Walk at Monroe Township High School Saturday. More...

Council shaves off most of school tax increase

Suggested cuts range from staffing to legal services
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

East Brunswick Township Council members cut 5 cents off the proposed school tax rate increase, saying the move was the hardest decision they've had to make. More...

Union pitches in to get school its own ballfield

Fundraisers, donated labor make long-sought field a reality at ICC
BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer

SPOTSWOOD - What do the Yankees, the Mets and the Immaculate Conception Bulldogs have in common? All will be playing on brand-new fields in the coming year. More...

Borden seeks rehearing in federal appeals court

Attorney says April ruling unfairly creates 'two classes of coaches'
BY BRIAN DONAHUE Staff Writer

EAST BRUNSWICK - The attorney for high school football coach Marcus Borden is asking an appeals court to rehear the case, saying its opinion is flawed. Ronald J. Riccio filed a petition to request a rehearing by the full U.S. More...

'Kids Get Arthritis Too'

PHOTOS BY SCOTT FRIEDMAN Top to bottom: Karen Lassiter and daughter Katie, 10, of Monroe, talk with participants at the Arthritis Foundation Walk at Monroe Township High School Saturday. More...

Monroe council cuts school tab by $515K

Insurance costs, training for teachers among items reduced
BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer

MONROE - The Township Council voted Monday to adopt a trimmed-down version of the defeated school budget, with cuts that will not impact students, according to officials. More...

J'burg officials expected to make budget decision

BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

JAMESBURG - The Borough Council planned tomeet earlier this week to discuss what to do with the defeated school budget, though officials could not say whether they would cut the proposed 10-cent tax rate increase. More...

Animal charm

PHOTOS BY JEFF GRANIT staff Clockwise from top: John Tarrant, owner of Outragehisss Pets, holds up a lizard for the children to see. More...

Fundraisers

May 9 • A Night at the Races Gift Auction, to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and 3-year-oldAnthony Silvestri of Old Bridge and others who are battling cystic fibrosis, a progressive and lifethreatening lung and gastrointestinal di More...

Local officials blast state for keeping utility fees

BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

SPOTSWOOD- For borough officials, a simple letter from the New Jersey State League of Municipalities represents another example of how the state's actions are undercutting local governments. More...

Trio charged in shoplifting at three stores on Route 18

EAST BRUNSWICK - Police nabbed three suspects on Route 18 last week after they allegedly shoplifted at Linens 'N Things. Police arrested Khyon Brandon, 33, Ann L. Williams 34, and Naima R. More...

Bulletin Board

Night at the Races to fight cystic fibrosis

A Night at the Races Gift Auction to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and 3- year-old Anthony Silvestri of Old Bridge and other swho are battling cystic fibrosis, a progressive and life-threatening lung and gastrointestinal disease, is set fo More...

Donors needed for blood drive at Hammarskjold

The Hammarskjold Middle School PTA will sponsor a community blood drive from 3-8 p.m. onMay 15 at the school, 200 Rues Lane, East Brunswick. Donors should bring identification and their Social Security number. More...

Little House seeking Tricky Tray donations

The Little House Association of South River is accepting donations for its upcoming Tricky Tray planned for 8 p.m. on May 16 at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 1451, 31 Reid St., South River. Doors will open at 6:15 p.m. More...

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Opinion

Council to be credited for bold move on budget

The East Brunswick Board of Education had come through with the smallest tax increase in about a decade. More...

Throng of readers responds to Sears service challenge

GREG BEAN Coda

Some days I come to work, click on my computer, and I can actually feel The Force flowing into me from my keyboard. That's the way it's been for more than a week, as readers responded to my Sears challenge. More...

For some, it's down to the lesser of two weasels

DAVE SIMPSON & GREG BEAN Red State/Blue State

A political discussion between Red State conservative Dave Simpson - a former reporter, editor, publisher and columnist - and Greg Bean, Blue Stater and executive editor of Greater Media Newspapers. Let us know what you think. More...

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Sports

Making the catch

South River's Brittany Massaro hustles to snag a fly ball as the Rams went on to lose at Bishop George Ahr, 12-0, on May 3. SCOTT FRIEDMAN More...

South River golf team making strides

Rams looking forward to next week's GMC Tournament
BY WARREN RAPPLEYEA Staff Writer

The youthful South River High School golf team owns a respectable 9-11 and two of its players have qualified individually for the state tournament. More...

Old Bridge volleyball team ready for GMC, state tourneys

BY WARREN RAPPLEYEA Staff Writer

The Old Bridge High School boys volleyball team returned to its winning ways on Monday with a victory over South Brunswick that coachAndrew Hopman believes will help propel the team down the stretch. More...

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