February 26, 2009 RSS feed / Front Page

MVC moving E.B. office to So. Bruns. site

Ground broken on new 'model' facility on Route 130
BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer

The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission will relocate its East Brunswick branch to a new $4.9 million facility in the Dayton section of South Brunswick. State officials recently broke ground on the new, larger building on Route 130. More...

A MESSAGE TO YOUTH ATHLETES: BE PREPARED (Advertorial)

Gloria Averbuch works for Sky Blue FC of Women

Fitness, fun, family time More...

Two charged with attempted murder in alleged beating

MONROE — Two men were arrested on charges including attempted homicide after they allegedly led a 42-year-old South Brunswick man into the woods and allegedly assaulted him. More...

Documentary to focus on prescription drug abuse

Linda Surks, of South Brunswick, shares story with Al Roker about son's fatal overdose
BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer

Jason Surks was like any other teenager. He grew up in central New Jersey, attending Rutgers University to become a pharmacist. He had a supportive home environment, and his mother worked in substance abuse prevention. More...

Dobenski scholarships to go to local athletes

Public invited to March 8 dinner at Jamesburg Elks
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

JAMESBURG — Young athletes from the borough will be rewarded for their hard work and talent with scholarships at a dinner in two weeks. More...

Need some home cooking? Chef Bruno is in the house

Café Z owner sets up shop in area residents' kitchens
BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent

Oftentimes in the course of a busy week, making quality meals falls by the wayside. And for some families, preparing healthful meals is a challenge. More...

Hangin' tough

PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR staff Above: East Brunswick's Matthew Shirley (l) tries to break out of the hold of Old Bridge's Chris Conway during their 103-pound match at the District 20 Division Wrestling Tournament held at South Brunswick High School on Fe More...

Letters

Shooting everything will not solve problems

Why is it that whenever wildlife seems to get in the way, the "Sarah Palin" philosophy — kill them — seems to take over? This happened with the starlings recently in Franklin. More...

Grateful to emergency squad for kindness

The family of the late Margaret Osmond Anghelone would like to convey a sincere thank you and express our deepest gratitude to the members of the Sayreville Emergency Squad for all they did for our beloved family member. More...

Tired of hearing from 'complainers' in Milltown

In response to Michael Shakarjian's letter to the editor, "Governing Body Could Have Done More To Save Forney House" (Sentinel, Feb. 12), I totally disagree. I wonder what part of "private sale" these people do not understand. More...

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Obituaries

Marjorie M. Roberts Compton

Mrs. Compton, 87, of North Brunswick, died Feb. 10, 2009, at Saint Peter's University Hospital, New Brunswick. She was head cook at the New Brunswick Board of Education for 30 years, retiring in 1994. She was predeceased by her husband, Raymond G. More...

The Rev. Bishoy E. Demetrious

The Rev. Demetrious, 58, of East Brunswick, founding pastor of St. Mary's Coptic Orthodox Church, East Brunswick, died Feb. 10, 2009, in Saint Peter's University Hospital, New Brunswick. More...

Joseph A. Hickey

Mr. Hickey, 84, of Metuchen, died Jan. 28, 2009, at JFK Haven Hospice, Edison. Born in Rahway, he had been a resident of Metuchen for over 50 years. He worked for Chevron Oil, Perth Amboy, for 33 years before retiring in 1983. More...

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Photo

SCOTT FRIEDMAN Tasha Robinson of South River leads the congregation in song during a Black History Month celebration service Sunday at Union Baptist Church, Washington Street. More...

Deficit expected due to Triangle lawsuits

Stahl seeks more cuts to defray expected $4M shortfall
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

East Brunswick is facing a financial shortfall that would amount to a 20- cent increase in the municipal tax rate this year. More...

Residents share 'vision' for Spotswood

Planner: More than 200 respond to survey
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

Spotswood residents want less traffic, and more sidewalks and places where kids can go to hang out. That message has been coming through as borough officials continue with a series of meetings to develop a Community Vision Plan. More...

Police: Old Bridge boys, 15, drove off in Monroe bus

MONROE — Police and school officials are investigating how two 15-year-old boys managed to get into a township school bus and drive off before being stopped and arrested early Sunday morning. More...

MCC students garner nat'l community service award

Democracy House, an organization of students at Middlesex County College that performs thousands of hours of community service each year, was named to the 2008 President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll with Distinction. More...

South River hits pay dirt after utility pole inventory

BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer

SOUTH RIVER — Since 2,329 telephone poles were inventoried last spring, the borough has collected $528,000 in unpaid rental bills from AT&T, Comcast, Verizon and Wawa. More...

Robotics team gets second at Garden State Rumble

BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

SPOTSWOOD — In only its second year of existence, the Spotswood High School robotics team has already made its presence felt. The team finished second in a multistate competition this month at the College of New Jersey, Ewing. More...

Black History Month

SCOTT FRIEDMAN Sarah Gallimore of South River sings along during a service celebrating Black History Month Sunday at Union Baptist Church, Washington Street. More...

Bulletin Board

Elks has American flags for purchase

Jamesburg Elks Lodge No. 2180, 74 W. Railroad Ave., is sponsoring a Flag Sale during its Friday-night Fish Fries through Sept. 11. American flags will be available in various sizes, types and price ranges. More...

Lenten Fish Dinners to begin at St. Mary's

St. Mary of Ostrabrama Church, South River, will hold Lenten Fish Dinners 5-7 p.m. March 6, 13, 20 and 27 and April 3 in the St. Mary's School cafeteria, Jackson Street, South River. Takeouts will be available beginning at 4 p.m. More...

Curtain to rise on 'Urinetown' at EBHS

The East Brunswick High School Drama Club will present the musical "Urinetown" at 7 p.m. March 6, 7, 13 and 14 in the Joseph J. Sweeney Auditorium at the school, Cranbury Road. More...

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Columns

An auto fix so simple even a caveman could do it

Coda • GREG BEAN

As an admitted American car nut, I've watched with horror, disbelief and profound sadness the parade of auto executives coming before Congress with their hands out in recent weeks. More...

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Sports

Determination leads Mongelli to milestone

SRHS senior wrestler has 117 career wins
BY JIMMY ALLINDER Staff Writer

Adam Mongelli is proof that "mind over matter" isn't just an expression. When asked what he did to become South River's all-time career winner in wrestling matches, Mongelli pointed to his head. More...

Monroe High School boys earn respect in conference

BY JIMMY ALLINDER Staff Writer

They're undersized, perhaps under-appreciated, and definitely underdogs, no matter who they meet the rest of the Greater Middlesex Conference Tournament. More...

Sports Shorts

The East Brunswick Wrestling Club (EBWC) 'B' team completed their season with the Mid-Jersey League 'B' Division Championship Tournament in Edison. Over 250 wrestlers in grades K-8 from 15 local towns participated in the end-of-season tournament. More...

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