June 4, 2009 RSS feed / Front Page

Milltown proposes 324 units for Ford Ave.

Latest plan is aimed at winning judge's approval
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

Milltown officials are moving forward with plans to change the Ford Avenue redevelopment project in order to fulfill the town's affordable housing obligation to the state. More...

Man stabbed at So. River club

BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer

SOUTH RIVER — A New Brunswick man was arrested on charges of allegedly stabbing his cousin with a 4-inch folding knife at a family wedding over the weekend, police said. More...

Area officials unhappy with offender ruling

BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer

Local towns that placed restrictions on where convicted sex offenders can live in order to keep them away from areas where children congregate may have to rescind those ordinances. More...

E.B. girl to sell lemonade, open boutique for charity

EAST BRUNSWICK — A local seventh-grader who last year helped raise $2,400 for children with cancer by selling lemonade with a friend is taking her efforts a step further this year. More...

Fundraisers

June 4, ongoing • Bedtime Bags Drive, sponsored by the Junior Woman's Club of the Greater Brunswick Area. More...

Seniors get royal treatment for a day at Bonefish Grill

BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

EAST BRUNSWICK — Some people believe that no good deed goes unpunished. Darryl Brophy isn't among them. More...

Letters

Suburban schools entitled to state aid

Iwould like to thank the residents of Monroe for taking the time to come out and vote in the last school board election and for helping me win a seat on the Board of Education. More...

Open forts to housing for homeless veterans

There are about 20 million U.S. military veterans ages 20-90 in the U.S.A. About 500,000 of them are homeless, and who knows how many are unemployed. Congress should consider making surplus government housing available to homeless veterans. More...

Board has worked to keep superintendent search an open enterprise

This letter is written in response to "Board Being Secretive About Selection Process for Superintendent" (Letters to the Editor, Sentinel, May 21). More...

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Sports

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JEFF GRANIT staff A goalie makes a save during Sky Blue FC's training session at Heavenly Farms in East Brunswick May 26. More...

Busy summer session to help Chargers rebuild

BY JIMMY ALLINDER Staff Writer

Glenn Fredricks, one of the architects in the formation of the GMC Summer Baseball League — which commences play on Monday — is eager to begin the games. More...

Despite lack of experience, SRHS came up big in 2009

BY JIMMY ALLINDER Staff Writer

Consider these numbers. South River High School's baseball team finished 6-15 last year, graduated 12 seniors and returned just three with varsity experience. More...

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JEFF GRANIT staff Members of Sky Blue FC, New Jersey's professional soccer team in the women's league, practice in the rain at Heavenly Farms in East Brunswick May 26. More...

MOM line dead?

Panel favors service through Monmouth, not Middlesex
BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer

Passenger train service would be limited to inland Monmouth and Ocean counties if NJ Transit administrators follow through on the recommendation of a working group of stakeholders. More...

E.B. school's 'Strides' enable 25 kids to walk

Churchill project combines fitness with philanthropy

Donna Hamer had an idea. More...

Board hears testimony on Foerter Farm plans

Ten new homes sought on Riva Ave. produce farm
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

EAST BRUNSWICK — An application to develop the Foerter Farm is before the Planning Board, but some residents say the plan would impact their quality of life and change the neighborhood's character. More...

Teens to be awarded for their Good Deeds

Aunique community service milestone will take place June 15 at East Brunswick's town hall — the recognition of 18 award-winning teenagers for their community service and good deeds. More...

Auto dealer's donation helps fund twp. events

BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

EAST BRUNSWICK — A local car dealer is helping to make sure residents get their share of summer entertainment. McDonagh Chrysler Jeep Dodge, Route 18, has donated more than $10,000 to support the township's summer performance schedule. More...

Amateurs also enjoy the thrill of winning

E.B., Monroe residents get in on harness racing action
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

There aren't many sports where amateurs can compete against the pros and win. One exception is harness racing. In 1997, amateur owner/driver Malvern Burroughs drove his horse Malabar Man to win the sport's most prestigious race, the Hambletonian. More...

School buzzing about unique science project

BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer

SOUTH RIVER — Science has become hands on for borough children. More...

Bulletin Board

Kick Cancer event to aid Embrace Kids

The third annual Joanne J. Amato Kick Cancer fundraiser to benefit the Embrace Kids Foundation, New Brunswick, is set for 10 a.m.-2 p.m. June 7 at Heavenly Farms, Dunhams Corner and Cranbury roads, East Brunswick. More...

POW-MIA panel sets June 7 Poker Run

Spotswood Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 4589 POW-MIA (Prisoner of War- Missing in Action) Awareness Group will hold its annual Poker Run motorbike event June 7 beginning at the post home, 33 Daniel Road. More...

Golfers sought for June 22 tourney

The East Brunswick Baseball League 12-Year-Old Cooperstown Baseball Team, "The Green Machine," will sponsor a Golf Outing starting at 8 a.m. June 22 at Pebble Creek Golf Club, Route 537 east, Colts Neck. Registration will begin at 7 a.m. More...

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Obituaries

Eileen Buonacore

Mrs. Buonacore, 66, of South River, died May 13, 2009, in Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. Prior to her retirement, she was employed as a dispatcher with Argix Direct, Jamesburg, where she worked for 11 years. More...

Thomas L. Szepietowski

Mr. Szepietowski, 87, of South River, died May 18, 2009, in Raritan Bay Medical Center, Old Bridge division. Prior to his retirement in 1980, he was employed at E.I. More...

Dr. Alan A. Meyerhoff

Dr. Meyerhoff, 83, of Monroe, formerly of East Brunswick, died May 18, 2009, in Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. More...

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