February 5, 2009 RSS feed / Front Page

Stahl: Sacrifices, unity will help town succeed

Says more costs will be cut to minimize tax burden

In his first State of the Township address, Mayor David Stahl said this is a difficult time for East Brunswick, but by making sacrifices and working as a team, the town can succeed. Stahl gave the speech Jan. More...

Town looks to enhance control of clothing bins

Bin operators would need permit; could face fines

Milltown officials are hoping a new law will help rid the town of neglected clothing bins that become unsightly and overstuffed with donations. More...

Nonmandated private school busing to be cut

EAST BRUSNWICK — The township's school district will cut busing for some private school students who do not live along remote or hazardous routes. More...

Appeals court upholds '95 murder conviction

MIDDLESEX COUNTY — A state appeals court on Jan. 26 upheld the second conviction of a 41-year-old man who murdered a South River business owner in July 1995. In 2006 after his second trial, Michael S. More...

Becker, community volunteer, dies at 63

Historical group president had charges pending in court

HELMETTA — Ronald Becker, who had served as president of the Jamesburg Historical Association for several years, died on Jan. 21 at the age of 63. Friends said his health had been failing recently. More...

Man, 42, guilty of sexually assaulting boys in Old Bridge

A42-year-old man is facing up to 30 years in prison after being convicted of charges that he sexually abused two boys, ages 13 and 9, in Old Bridge in 2004. Robert Morrissey of Manasquan was found guilty on Jan. More...

Stahl invites residents to evening office hours

Mayor: Citizens can discuss 'anything and everything'

EAST BRUNSWICK — New mayor David Stahl is looking to step up dialogue with township residents, in part by offering hours before meetings. More...

School surprises principal with dedication of gym

SPOTSWOOD — During a surprise sendoff to the Memorial Middle School's retiring principal, the school gymnasium was named the Thomas P. Weaver Gymnasium. The dedication was held in late December during a special assembly. More...

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CHRIS GLASSMAN/IMAGESCOPE PHOTOGRAPHY Erica Colon, a teacher at Kiddie Academy of East Brunswick, Cranbury Road, reads to student Samuel Mushailov and teacher Erika Legal during the recent Pajama Day. More...

Library Friends schedules trip, events

The Friends of the East Brunswick Library, Jean Walling Civic Center, will sponsor several upcoming trips and events. A Meet the Author event is set for 7 p.m. Feb. 25 at the library. More...

Letters

Soldiers Project filling gap for veterans

Incidents of violence and suicide involving returning veterans who have served in Iraq and Afghanistan are of great concern to everyone. Local papers across the country have reported on the numerous stories of assault, suicide, rape and homicide. More...

Reduced trash pickup falls under 'penny wise, pound foolish'

The plan to reduce trash collection in East Brunswick to once per week is a misstep. While efforts by the mayor, administration and Township Council to save tax dollars are admirable and appreciated, this particular proposal is a very bad idea. More...

Elected officials do not have 'clout' to supersede the law

Regarding comments made in the article on the Forney House ("Opponents Lose Fight to Save Forney House," Sentinel, Jan. More...

Obituaries

Joseph J. DiBella Sr.

Mr. DiBella, 79, of Milltown, died Jan. 21, 2009, at home. Prior to his retirement in 1994, he was an English teacher at J.P. Stevens High School, Edison. He also owned and operated three beauty salons with his wife. More...

Mary Hynes Smith

Mrs. Smith, 86, of East Brunswick, formerly of South River, died Jan. 8, 2009, at home. She spent her career as an elementary school teacher, retiring from East Brunswick Public Schools in 1987. Her husband, A. Leo Smith, died in 1985. More...

Suzanne Labriola Katz

Mrs. Katz, 71, of Monroe, died Jan. 9, 2009, in CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. She worked as a Realtor for 24 years with Davis Realty, East Brunswick. More...

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SCOTT FRIEDMAN Milltown Mel saw his shadow Monday morning, Groundhog Day, thus predicting six more weeks of winter. More...

A groundbreaking journey in Middlesex

Scott excited to take service to next level as freeholder

For Millie Scott, attending the inauguration of President Barack Obama was the thrill of a lifetime. More...

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SCOTT FRIEDMAN Monroe Township Library Foundation Vice President Robert Pladdys addresses an enthusiastic audience that overflowed into the hallway during Saturday's ceremonial ribbon-cutting of the library's renovation and expansion project. More...

Lights! Camera! Action!

PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY staff Above left: Jack Rosmarin of the Morganville section of Marlboro and Dawn Witek of the Cliffwood section of Aberdeen rehearse their roles for "Love, Sex and the IRS," which will be staged by the Main Street Theatre Co. More...

Helping late firefighters' families through comedy

Feb. 8 benefit dedicated to fallen firefighter

T here's nothing funny about fighting fires. But there is about some firemen. More...

Six more weeks …

PHOTOS BY SCOTT FRIEDMAN Jerry Guthlein of North Main Street, Milltown, holds Milltown Mel, who predicted six more weeks of winter Monday morning, Groundhog Day. More...

Old Stage Road ready for upgrades, sidewalks

SPOTSWOOD — The Borough Council has decided to include sidewalks as part of the work planned for Old Stage Road. Originally, the road reconstruction project did not include sidewalks, but in January, officials resolved to add them. More...

Graduation date conflict prompts calendar update

EAST BRUNSWICK — School officials have to rethink the 2009-10 calendar after learning the district cannot use the Sovereign Bank Arena in Trenton for the high school graduation on the date planned. During the Jan. More...

Two position cuts save E.B. over $200K

EAST RBUNSWICK — In an effort to save money, Mayor David Stahl has cut two jobs and asked other municipal employees, including himself, to help pick up the slack. More...

Activities continue at senior center

A variety of upcoming programs will be offered at the Monroe Township Senior Center, 1 Municipal Plaza, in the Monroe Municipal Building, Perrineville Road. More...

Bulletin Board

E.B. Woman's Club will meet Feb. 10

The East Brunswick Woman's Club will hold its next meeting at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 10 at the Chelsea at East Brunswick, Cranbury Road. More...

Spaghetti Dinner on menu for Knights

Immaculate Conception Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree Assembly No. 4818, Spotswood, will host a Spaghetti Dinner 5-8 p.m. Feb. 20 at Knights of Columbus No. 6336 Hall, 36 Lincoln Ave., Jamesburg. More...

VFW to celebrate Valentine's Day

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 133, Cranbury Road, East Brunswick, will hold a Valentine's Day Party beginning at 7 p.m. Feb. 14. Cost is $15 per person and includes a buffet dinner and music by a DJ. More...

Columns

George W. Bush: at least he has good taste in books

Besides hanging out at his Texas ranch since vacating the White House, George W. Bush has apparently been spending some of his free time planning his presidential library. More...

Sports

Local wrestlers compete at GMC tourney

Monroe's Saley makes finals at 145 pounds

If Monroe's wrestlers had any thoughts about finishing among the elite teams in this past weekend's Greater Middlesex Conference tournament, that notion was put to rest Friday night after the opening round. More...

Looking at a win

JEFF GRANIT staff Old Bridge's Conor Hayes (r) has control of Mike Mora of Piscataway during their 125- pound quarterfinal match at the GMC Wrestling Tournament at Piscataway High School on Jan. 31. More...

Ramon Santiago wins 152 pound GMC crown

Eight Sayreville High School wrestlers placed in their respective weight classes at the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) Tournament last week, including Ramon Santiago, who won the championship at 152 pounds. More...