January 29, 2009 RSS feed / Front Page

Opponents lose fight to save Forney House

Historic home demolished Friday; bank to be built
BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer

Friday marked the end of a losing battle for preservationists in Milltown, when the historic Forney House met its demise. More...

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SCOTT FRIEDMAN Nupuor Patel, 14, of East Brunswick, and Rooni Mehta, 14, of Warren, coordinate their movements during Dance Fest, an Indian classical and folk dance event Sunday at the East Brunswick Public Library. More...

Mayor, police eye lower limit on Brunswick Ave.

BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

SPOTSWOOD — The Borough Council is considering lowering the speed limit on Brunswick Avenue to 25 mph. During its caucus meeting Jan. More...

Creepy crawly

PHOTOS BY SCOTT FRIEDMAN Above: Dylan Evans, 3, of East Brunswick, tries on a turtle shell with help from his mom, Kelley, during the Simon Kidgits' Club's Outrageous Reptiles event, hosted by Jenkinson's Aquarium Saturday at the Brunswick Square Mal More...

Police: Two men in possession of 7 pounds of marijuana

EAST BRUNSWICK — Two men were arrested after police observed them taking part in an alleged drug transaction outside a local shopping center. The arrest was made at 4:55 p.m. Jan. 16 after East Brunswick Detective Sgt. More...

Area teens witness history, firsthand

High school students cherish memories of inauguration
BY LAURA KANTLEHNER Correspondent

For Old Bridge High School junior Christina Lombardo, the inauguration of President Barack Obama was "an unforgettable moment in time." And it's a day she will never forget, as she was able to witness the monumental event in person, thanks to Lead More...

'Outside the Box' music comes to New Brunswick

Keeping thoughtful music alive. That's how Mike Del Priore, drummer for Like Trains & Taxis, describes the mission of the Outside the Box Tour. The tour comes to the George Street Playhouse in New Brunswick on Jan. More...

Local band overcomes adversity; ready to rock

Mikell's Plot to perform at Starland, Buddy's Tavern
BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer

SAYREVILLE — After 10 years as a band, Mikell's Plot is thickening. More...

Resident gets 33 months for running steroid lab

SAYREVILLE — A borough man was sentenced last week to 33 months in federal prison for operating a steroid manufacturing operation out of his home and illegal possession of two firearms. During a hearing in Newark Jan. 22, U.S. More...

Letters

Children real victims of failing economy

As the economy continues to take its toll on families across the country, we've heard lots of talk about big banks and major automakers. More...

Wal-Mart will keep working for customers, offering careers

This letter is in response to the article titled "Traffic, Access Point at Issue With Wal-Mart" that appeared in the Jan. 15 issue of the Sentinel. More...

Community was generous, even in midst of difficult times

I would like to take this opportunity to convey my sincerest thanks to the many individuals and families who donated food, supplies, toys, treats and monetary gifts to Sayreville Pet Adoption Center this holiday season. More...

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Obituaries

Kenneth G. Cassidy

Mr. Cassidy, 73, of Monroe Township, died Jan. 9, 2009, at Saint Peter's University Hospital, New Brunswick. He was a shop steward at the International Longshoremen's Association, Local 1804-1, for 40 years, retiring in 2005. More...

Vernon Henry Appleby

Mr. Appleby, 51, of East Brunswick, died Dec. 26, 2008, in Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. He was employed at several local food stores over the past 30 years. Surviving are his parents, Vernon D. More...

Helen Kanca Golla

Mrs. Golla, 87, of South River, formerly of Old Bridge, died Dec. 30, 2008, in Raritan Bay Medical Center, Old Bridge division. Prior to her retirement in 1946, she was employed as a laboratory technician in the photo-finishing department at E.I. More...

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SCOTT FRIEDMAN Janet Dalessandro and grandson Lucas Endress, 2, of Old Bridge, look at the head of an alligator during the Simon Kidgits' Club's Outrageous Reptiles event, hosted by Jenkinson's Aquarium Saturday at Brunswick Square Mall in East Bruns More...

E.B. officials tout plan to limit trash collection

Stahl anticipates savings of $2M over five years
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

Amid some mild criticism, East Brunswick officials are touting the benefits of a plan to switch garbage collection from twice a week to once. More...

Winter almost over?Ask Milltown Mel

Groundhog to make his first weather prediction Feb. 2
BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer

Move over, Punxsutawney Phil. Milltown Mel will soon have his own moment in the sun. Borough residents Jerry and Cathy Guthlein, the groundhog's proud owners, are planning a Groundhog Day celebration of their own, with Mel taking center stage. More...

Jamesburg men honored for commitment to town

BY MARY ANNE ROSS Correspondent

JAMESBURG — Two lifelong residents of the borough were recognized with "Citizen of the Year" awards from the Jamesburg CivicAssociation. More...

Artists at Work

Faculty and staff of the Visual, Performing and Media Arts Department at Middlesex County College, Edison, are displaying their works at an exhibit, "Artists at Work," at the Studio Theater Lobby on campus until Feb. 13. More...

Redevelopment agency gets a new chairman

Ford Ave. agency has faced vocal opposition, litigation
BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer

MILLTOWN — A newcomer to the Ford Avenue Redevelopment Agency has taken the head role in the group, filling the post left open by its longtime chairman, Anthony Zarillo. More...

Multicultural folk ensemble to perform

BY LAURA KANTLEHNER Correspondent

MONROE — Dubbed as America's longest-running, multicultural song and dance company, the Tamburitzans is returning to the township this weekend. More...

So. River accepts $37,000 for fallen building cleanup

BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer

SOUTH RIVER — The Borough Council unanimously voted in favor of a resolution to settle with the owners of a Reid Street building that was knocked down during a windstorm last year. More...

New panel will help council with budget

'Different perspectives' sought on twp. finances, efficiency
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

EAST BRUNSWICK — Mayor David Stahl plans to create a finance committee to augment the work of the administration and Township Council on devising the municipal budget. More...

Dance fest

SCOTT FRIEDMAN Rooni Mehta, 14, of Warren, and Nupuor Patel, 14, of East Brunswick, perform during Dance Fest, an Indian classical and folk dance event Sunday at the East Brunswick Public Library. More...

Bulletin Board

Tickets on sale for Casino Night

The Spotswood Education Foundation will host a Mardi Gras Fat Friday Casino Night 7-11 p.m. Feb. 20 at Spotswood Knights of Columbus Hall, Crescent Avenue. More...

Tax workshop slated for Feb. 3 in Milltown

The Women's Center at Jewish Family and Vocational Service of Middlesex County (JFVS) will offer an informational tax workshop at 2 and 4 p.m. Feb. 3 at the JFVS office, 32 Ford Ave., second floor, Milltown. More...

Bully-prevention workshop set in E.B.

Tiger Schulmann's Mixed Martial Arts of East Brunswick, Loehmann's Plaza Shopping Center, Route 18, will host "Bully Proof," a free bully-prevention workshop for community children and parents, 1-2:30 p.m. Feb. 7. More...

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Columns

In the newspaper business, the only constant is change

Coda • GREG BEAN

When I landed my first job in journalism 30 years ago this month, I had a freshly minted sheepskin proclaiming my Master of Arts in English (one of the most worthless degrees in the world in terms of making a living), no experience and an over-infl More...

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Sports

Rutgers wrestling defeats in-state rival at the RAC

ERIC SUCAR staff Rutgers' Trevor Melde (l) battles over position with Rider's Fred Rodgers during their 141-pound bout held at the Rutgers Athletic Center in Piscataway on Jan. 24. More...

E.B. boys hoops on the brink of postseason berth

BY JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent

One game does not a season make. But if you want to point to a turning point for the East Brunswick boys basketball team, circle the 62-58 overtime victory over J.P. Stevens last Friday. he win was significant on a number of fronts. More...

Spotswood boys hoops team playing well

BY JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent

When it comes to the success of Spotswood's boys basketball team this year, it's all about numbers. For instance, the Chargers are currently 12-2, and that adds up to a dramatic improvement over last season's 13- 12 mark. More...

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