October 30, 2008 RSS feed / Front Page

Electricity increase, Ford Ave. take center stage

Dems, GOP duke it out at annual candidates forum
BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer

Four candidates vying for two Milltown Borough Council seats spoke out on issues affecting the borough during a forum Oct. 22. More...

Open space funds among top issues in county race

BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer

Six candidates are vying for three seats on the Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders. Next week, voters will choose among them to fill two three-year terms and a one-year unexpired term. More...

Man charged with stealing car, DWI

EAST BRUNSWICK — Police arrested a North Brunswick man early Sunday morning after responding to an accident and discovering that the car he was operating was stolen. According to police, Noe Ramos, 24, was arrested at 4:20 a.m. More...

Audience offers views on mayoral candidates

BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

EAST BRUNSWICK — If public comments made at Monday's Township Council meeting are any indication, it could be an awfully tight mayoral race. More...

ELECTION '08: East Brunswick

At stake: One four-year term as mayor

How do you rate the success of the township's offerings to commuters and handling of commuter issues? Calvano: In the latest debacle, the township and Pathmark are pointing fingers, making it difficult to ascertain the truth. More...

ELECTION '08: Helmetta

At stake: Two three-year council terms and one two-year unexpired term

What are your thoughts about the work of the current governing body and its decisions on borough matters? Bennett: The current municipal council has largely been in place for a number of years. More...

ELECTION '08: Milltown

At stake: Two three-year Borough Council terms

What proposals or plans would you like to introduce or support as a Milltown councilman over the next three years? Citro: I would support measures to try and take as much control over the Ford Avenue development process as possible. More...

Letters

Give V.A. proper funding for health care

On Nov. 11, 2008, we honor more than 25 million living American veterans. More...

Boro provides best services it can afford

At the Spotswood July 1st council meeting, a resident's demand for disabled services began a debate that has continued with citizens' letters appearing in the Sentinel opinion page. More...

Independent voters make their own decisions

Iam responding to the letter by Leo Surak ("Independent voters do disservice to country," Sentinel, Oct. 16) pertaining to independent voters and how "we" are not living up to our obligations as citizens. More...

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Columns

Coda

Thanks for the $65 check; your diploma is in the mail

You know, one of the great disappointments of my life was that I never received my Doctor of Divinity degree. More...

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Obituaries

John M. Barnes Jr.

Mr. Barnes, 30, of Glen Gardner, formerly of Sayreville, died Oct. 2, 2008, at Hunterdon Medical Center, Flemington. He was the president of operations of Stone Harbor Pools, Glen Gardner. More...

David A. Faughnan

Mr. Faughnan, 50, of Monroe and formerly of East Brunswick, died Oct. 2, 2008, in Dayton, Ohio. He was a computer technician for NCR, Dayton, for the past 1 ½ years. Mr. More...

Leo William Fitzgerald Jr.

Mr. Fitzgerald, 82, a resident of East Brunswick for 52 years, died Oct. 20, 2008, at Saint Peter's University Hospital in New Brunswick. Prior to his retirement in 1992, he was president of his own insurance brokerage firm in New York City. Mr. More...

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Fate of boro library to be decided Tues.

State-mandated cost increases prompted ballot question
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

Jamesburg residents will decide next week whether they want to keep their library open. The question of whether to continue the municipal operation is on the ballot in the Nov. 4 general election. More...

He 'stood in the face of unbeatable odds'

Memorial a tribute to soldier committed to war on terror
BY MARY ANNE ROSS Correspondent

On what would have been his 24th birthday, relatives and friends of U.S. Army Cpl. Steven R. Koch gathered Saturday to dedicate a memorial near the entrance to his old elementary school, Our Lady of Lourdes. More...

Mill, communication at issue in Helmetta

BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer

Editor's Note: This is the second in a two-part series. For more on Helmetta's election, see page 30. More...

Milltown man pickets for 2 days in Princeton

BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer

Like many Americans, lifelong Milltown resident Henry de Lumeau recently found himself doubting financial institutions. More...

Lone candidate seeks Spotswood council seat

SPOTSWOOD — Charlie Spicuzzo, appointed to fill an unexpired term on the Borough Council in July, is running unopposed Nov. 4 for a two-year term. More...

East Brunswick mayoral hopefuls talk Golden Tri.

BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

EAST BRUNSWICK — Going into the election, Republicans contend the Golden Triangle has become the Bermuda Triangle, and Democrats say it will take time for the project to reap all of its rewards. More...

ELECTION '08: East Brunswick

At stake: Two four-year terms on the Township Council

What would you do to help stabilize taxes? Contrino: These are difficult economic times for all of us.As a single parent, I am on a very strict budget, and the increasing taxes are a huge concern for me. More...

ELECTION '08: Jamesburg

At stake: Two three-year Borough Council terms

What is Jamesburg's strongest quality and biggest weakness? Duke: Jamesburg is a unique and charming municipality with caring residents. Its strongest quality is its citizens. More...

Bulletin Board

Members sought for Reinbow Riders Club

Middlesex County 4-H's Reinbow Riders Horse Club is seeking new members, and will hold an introductory meeting for parents and youth at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 5 at the 4-H Center, 645 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. More...

Observance of Kristallnacht Nov. 9

The Henry Ricklis Holocaust Memorial Committee is hosting a program observing the 70th anniversary of Kristallnacht at 1 p.m. Nov. 9 in the Monroe Township High School auditorium. More...

E.B. to hold food and gift basket program

The township of East Brunswick is conducting its annual Holiday Food and Gift Basket Program, which seeks people, groups, or organizations to adopt needy families in East Brunswick and provide them with food and/or gift baskets for the Thanksgiving More...

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Opinion

Choose most qualified, not most similar, candidates

Election Day on Tuesday will undoubtedly be one of the most historic in our country's history. It is more important than ever that registered voters go to the polls in large numbers during these tumultuous economic times. More...

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Red State / Blue State

Red State/ Blue State

Joe the plumber
DAVE SIMPSON & GREG BEAN

Dear Greg: It's hard to believe, old pal, but after a campaign that's been going on for two years now, it finally took a plumber from Toledo to define the issues. More...

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Sports

On the ball

CHRIS KELLY staff Spotwood's Jose Narvaez (r) chases down a possession during an away game against JP Stevens on Oct. 25. More...

Monroe football still looking for more success

Host O.B. Knights Friday in first clash for neighboring schools
BY JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent

The numbers speak for themselves. How can you not proclaim this year's Monroe (5-2) football team the best in school history, even with two regularseason games remaining before an almost certain third straight trip to the state playoffs? More...

EB football prepares to face New Brunswick

BY JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent

The performance of this year's East Brunswick 2-4 football team resembles the daily roller-coaster ride in the recent stock market. Two weeks ago, in a 35-0 drubbing administered to J.P. Stevens, the Bears seemed like world-beaters. More...

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