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      April 16, 2009  RSS feed
      Marine back home after 4th deployment
      E.B. firefighter completed tours in Iraq, Afghanistan
      U.S. Marine Cpl. Jason Nielsen feels like his life's been on hold for nearly a year. But now that he's returned to Middlesex County from a fourth overseas military tour, he can accept a position as an officer with the Middlesex County Sheriff's Department, rejoin the East Brunswick Independent Fire Co. More...
      Monroe takes stand against housing bill
      Law would give builders right to drop age restrictions
      BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

      Abill on Gov. Jon Corzine's desk that would allow builders to convert town-approved age-restricted developments into market rate housing projects for all ages has met with fierce objection by the governing body. More...

      EBJC youngsters ready for weekend of 'Grease'

      'Grease" will be the word at the East Brunswick Jewish Center next weekend. More than 35 youngsters, from fifth-graders through high school seniors, are involved in the show, set for 9 p.m. April 25 and 6 p.m. April 26. More...


      Officials mull future of police training center
      BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

      East Brunswick's police training facility will be closed to outside police departments as officials consider its future. Mayor David Stahl said no decision has been reached on the future of the firing range, other than to close it to outside users. More...


      Three boys, 15, arrested in burglary

      EAST BRUNSWICK — Three township teenagers were arrested last week after they reportedly burglarized a house and then led police on a foot chase in the nearby woods. Police were dispatched to a residence on Carter Road, off Summerhill Road, on April 7 about a possible burglary in progress. More...


       Bulletin Board
      • Vendors invited to join in Child Fair
      Participants are sought for the Community Child Fair, a flea market and vendor fair planned for 10 a.m.-1 p.m. April 25 at Kiddie Academy, 410 Main St., Spotswood. Spaces cost $10 each. All proceeds collected from space-rental fees will benefit the Christopher Basile Foundation. More...
      • Players, sponsors sought for golf outing
      • Crafters, vendors sought to aid soldiers
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       Letters
      • Sees Heavenly Farms as boon to residents
      The recent letter to the editor from Frank J. Coury ("On Economic Effect of Open Space Program," Sentinel, March 19) shows how one-sided his thinking is. Drive by the new Heavenly Farms facility day or night, and it is being used and enjoyed by local East Brunswick residents as well as others who are visiting. More...
      • Taxation division cuts would be mistake
      • Was the punishment too harsh for the crime?
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       Greg Bean's Column
      • article has image In tough economy, it's time for the perfect tax
      I was in the convenience store this week, listening to smokers gripe about the new 62- cent per-pack tax the federal government has imposed on cigarettes. That means the feds now get $1.01 per package of smokes, or $10.10 per carton. In New Jersey, where they add on $2. More...
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       Obituaries
      • Richard Johnson
      Mr. Johnson, 78, of East Brunswick, died March 28, 2009, at home. Surviving are his wife, Rita Faul Johnson; a son, Richard, and his wife, Kara; a daughter, Nora, and her husband, Peter Sorrento; a brother, George; two sisters, Geraldine and Mary; and two grandchildren. A Mass was offered at St. Bartholomew's Church, East Brunswick. More...
      • Joseph Intelisano
      • Nikolai Kalinin
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       Sports
      • article has image On the run
      PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY staff Clockwise from above: East Brunswick's Dan DeMarco starts the distance medley race for the Bears at the Colts Neck Relays on April 13. Monroe's Bernie Hsu tries to clear a hurdle during the 3x400 hurdles race. East Brunswick's Tommy Marciante runs shoulder to shoulder with Colts Neck's Rudy Maharaj during the 4x100 race. East Brunswick's Erica Maltyby hands off the baton to Jenna Carro during the 4x1,600 race. More...
      • EBHS returns talent to volleyball court
      • SHRS returns four seniors to golf team
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