June 26, 2008 RSS feed / Front Page

Architect suggests new building layout for boro

Study: Library needs more space; new fire, rescue buildings needed

An architect hired by South River has recommended ways to reconfigure municipal facilities so the borough can operate more efficiently. More...

Parking rates to increase in October for new TCC

EAST BRUNSWICK - Parking rates at the new Transportation and Commerce Center (TCC) will be adjusted in October to bring them in line with the township's other park-and-ride facility, Neilson Plaza. More...

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Spotswood High School's graduating class of 2008 makes its way to the school football field for commencement exercises as the sun sets June 17. More...

Water line improvements expected for two streets

SPOTSWOOD - The Borough Council has decided to continue with a relining and cleaning of the water lines in an effort to finally eliminate the water discoloration problems that have persisted for years. More...

Two new Milltown cops being deployed to Iraq

Police academy graduates activated for military duty

MILLTOWN - Two newly hired police officers in the borough had to put off starting their new careers to go serve in Iraq. More...

Locks of Love

Emily Sullivan, 8, her sister, Elizabeth Sullivan, 5, and friend Camryn Andrulewich, 8, all of Milltown, show the ponytails they had cut for Locks of Love on June 20. More...

Injury association has prevention on the brain

Family support, accident awareness offered at The Brain Injury Association

NORTH BRUNSWICK - A new township agency is getting a head start on preventing potential injuries. More...

Barring more state aid, 10-cent tax hike looms

SPOTSWOOD - Even if Spotswood receives no additional state aid, the Borough Council is unlikely to make further cuts to this year's municipal budget. More...

Letters

Communities must invest in future

Since Sentinel reader Frank Di Bello is advocating a pay-as-you-go society where individuals fund only the programs that directly benefit them ("Resident Wants To Know Why Seniors Have To Pay School Taxes," Letters to the Editor, June 19), I want t More...

Vote on budget displayed dissatisfaction, democracy in action

This is in response to the letter to the editor from Sheldon Rossman ("Defeat of School Budget Demonstrates Social Irresponsibility") that appeared in the June 12 issue of the Sentinel. More...

County names are part of English, American history

This is in response to Taj Ahmad's letter to the editor (Sentinel, May 8) suggesting removing the "sex" from Middlesex, Sussex and Essex. There is no reason to take "sex" from Middlesex or any of the other New Jersey counties for that matter. More...

Red State / Blue State

Red State/Blue State

Gimme that old-time religion, or maybe not

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. More...

Schools

Parents press for longer special-needs program

Union contract, lack of funding complicate school board decision

MONROE - Though school officials voiced support for expanding the hours of the extended school year (ESY) program for special needs students, they were uncertain last week about whether it is feasible for this summer. More...

Class of '08

PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR staff Above: Graduates wait to receive their diplomas. Below: Spotswood High School class of 2008 valedictorian Isabelle Taylor addresses the audience. More...

Sports

Subdued triumphs for Raceway Park winners

Winners at the Lucas Oil SuperNationals at Raceway Park were in no mood to celebrate their victories on Sunday. More...

Racecar driver has fatal crash at local drag strip

Funny Car driver Scott Kalitta, 46, died Saturday in a high-speed racing accident at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park. The accident occurred during qualifying for the following day's Lucas Oil NHRA (NationalHot Rod Association) SuperNationals. More...

Pitching paces Monroe Jr. baseball squad to fast start

The Monroe Junior American Legion baseball team opened the summer schedule with six straight victories, already equaling its total wins of a year ago. More...

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Courtney Catania displays her excitement to a friend during Spotswood High School's graduation ceremony, held outside on the school grounds June 17. More...

Crowd thanks Zagnit, Shearn at last meeting

Pair credited with improving town over 12 years in office

It was a night filled with emotion and fond remembrances of the past 12 years as Spotswood Mayor Barry Zagnit and Councilman James Shearn said goodbye Monday, which marked their final meeting on the governing body. More...

Circus act

Top to bottom: Performers with the Alain Zerbini Family Circus entertain the crowd at John F. Kennedy School in Jamesburg June 12. The day's two performances were presented by the Jamesburg Civic Association and sponsored by E.P. More...

Group improves park during 'Day of Caring'

HELMETTA - Borough officials, residents and volunteers from the United Way of Central Jersey came together Saturday to improve Residents Park, located on North Shore Boulevard. More...

N.B. soldier fundraises for Marine Corps scholarship

Maj. Chris Ieva wants to support children of Marines

NORTH BRUNSWICK - An Iraq veteran who will be deployed again in 2009 is currently fundraising in support of the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation. Maj. More...

South River residents arrested on drug charges at vacant home

SOUTH RIVER - Police made two arrests and recovered numerous bags of cocaine at a vacant home on Henry Street recently. A caller told police at 10:51 p.m. More...

Library invites community to enjoy a 'model' display

EAST BRUNSWICK - More than 25 model ships have made their way into the display cases at the East Brunswick Public Library. More...

Youth recognized for what flag means to her

MILLTOWN - A fourth-grade student from Joyce Kilmer Elementary School is the grand-prize winner of the fifth annual PNC Bank American Patriot Essay Contest. More...

For the Record

A May 15 report in the Sentinel indicating that Troy Gladstone, 18, of East Brunswick, was charged with driving while intoxicated following a motor vehicle stop May 10 was incorrect. More...

Bulletin Board

Jamesburg High School class of '58 to celebrate

The class of 1958 at Jamesburg High School will hold a 50th reunion picnic beginning at 1 p.m. on Aug. 16 at the home of Pat and Dick Hileman, 265 Sweetmans Lane, Millstone. More...

Cut-a-thon will aid pancreatic-cancer study

The Hair Shop, 3188 Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville, will hold a Cuta thon from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 29 to benefit The Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research. More...

Spaces available for trip to casino, winery

Our Lady of Victories Seniors will sponsor a July 13 bus trip to Showboat Casino, Atlantic City, and the Renault Winery, Egg Harbor. The bus will depart at 9 a.m. from the lower parking lot at OLV Parish, Main Street, Sayreville. More...

Opinion

East Brunswick's spending on newspaper unjustified

If publishing the East Brunswick Quarterly costs the township $25,000 per year, as Township Councilman David Stahl recently pointed out, then the publication should be scrapped. More...

Coda

We don't need no stinkin' ethics board around here!

Grab onto your seats, because I'm about to tell you something so absolutely shocking you'll fall onto the floor with a case of the shivering fantods if you don't hold tight. More...

Obituaries

Warren P. Squire

Mr. Squire, 84, of Spotswood, died June 20, 2008, at Haven Hospice at JFK Hospital, Edison. He resided in Milltown and in Sebastian, Fla., before relocating to Spotswood three years ago. Mr. More...

Anna Kerzner Bodenstein

Mrs. Bodenstein, 89, of Monroe, died June 17, 2008, in University Medical Center at Princeton. Her husband, Jerome Irwin Bodenstein, died in 2003. More...

John H. Charette

Mr. Charette, 75, of East Brunswick, died May 29, 2008, in Morristown Memorial Hospital. Prior to his retirement, he was a manager at Engelhard Industries, Iselin section of Woodbridge, where he worked for 30 years. More...