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Many concerns remain in school district merge

Council president fears Spotswood will pay more
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

The Spotswood Borough Council is looking at the dissolution of Helmetta's Board of Education with a mixture of confusion and concern. More...

Teen sets out to make world a greener place

East Brunswick girl helps others help the environment
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

EAST BRUNSWICK — If the planet's future lies with young people like Dana Horowitz, those concerned for the environment would likely agree it is in good hands. More...

Longhouse to be focus of event at park

Structure was type of home used by natives of N.J. area

JAMESBURG — Area residents are invited to step back in history this Saturday and help members of Intertribal American Indians of New Jersey build a traditional native dwelling called a longhouse. More...

Fundraisers

Aug. 8 • Gold Party, sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council No. 2061, Sayreville, noon-6 p.m., at the council home, Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville. Proceeds benefit the Our Lady of Victories Capital Campaign. More...

Fun at the fair

CHRIS KELLY staff Max Basha, 4, of Jamesburg, walks along a high bridge at the Middlesex County Fair during its opening night Monday. The fair runs 5-11 p.m. today and tomorrow, and opens at 11 a.m. More...

Boro accepts land gifts

BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

SPOTSWOOD — The borough has been given a number of small properties, and officials say the gifted lands will deter future development. More...

Letters

N.J. candidates for governor must define role

For the first time, New Jersey voters will select a lieutenant governor along with a governor in November, but many are unaware or confused about the role the lieutenant governor will play. More...

Foerter Farm should be protected from development

In keeping with our mission of responsible stewardship of our watershed, the Lawrence Brook Watershed Partnership has paid close attention to the application before the East Brunswick Planning Board to build 10 huge houses adjacent to Farrington La More...

Committee works to make Main St. a better place

On July 16, the Sentinel ran an article titled, "Milltown shop owner to sell strictly via web," about the impending closing of Ommie's Treasures, a children's clothing shop in Millltown. More...

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Columns

Warning: Your computer may be smarter than you

Coda • GREG BEAN

There is a huge debate among some national scientists about whether we should set limits on how smart we allow computers to get so they don't eventually kill us all and take over the world. More...

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Sports

Sullivan sets sights on senior year and beyond

'Sky's the limit' for Monroe righty with 1.24 ERA
BY JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent

Andy Sullivan knows how fortunate he really is. The Monroe Township native understands he's been blessed with all the physical attributes a pitching prospect can ask for — he stands 6 feet 5 inches and weighs in at a solid 225 pounds. More...

The boys of summer

PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY staff Above: Spotswood's Chris Stout stretches to make a putout as Edison's John Reinhart runs to first during a GMC Summer Baseball League game at Spotswood High School on July 20. More...

Sport Shorts

A 2009 Field Hockey Camp, run by Sticks Down Field Hockey, will be held Aug. 10-14 at Carl Sandburg Middle School, Route 516, Old Bridge. More...

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A touching tribute to fallen firefighter

Monroe welcomes wife of 9/11 victim to township
BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent

Monroe Township fire officials last week honored the late New York City firefighter Alan D. Feinberg for his heroism, and officially welcomed his widow, Wendy Feinberg Kotula, into the community. On July 30, Monroe's Fire District No. More...

Tax amounts in a poor economy seen as unfair

Officials blame state for failing to reform education funding
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

Concordia resident Manny Silverman said he has watched the value of his home decline by 60 percent, while his property taxes have risen 20 percent since he moved in four years ago. More...

Jam session

PHOTOS BY SCOTT FRIEDMAN George Evans (l) and Sonny Kenn jam outside East Brunswick's Cultural Arts Center, located in Heavenly Farms, Dunhams Corner Road, during a performance by the Sonny Kenn Band July 24. More...

Resident leaves legacy at Thompson Park

Monroe volunteer recalled for work on trail system
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

MONROE — Those who enjoy the beautiful trails at Thompson Park can thank the late Alvin Hauser for the various colored markers delineating routes. More...

Boro authorizes study on building firehouse

New George St. station sought due to dilapidated conditions
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer

SOUTH RIVER — The borough will spend $5,500 to study the feasibility of constructing a new firehouse on George Street. The Borough Council voted unanimously to approve the expense after some discussion at its July 13 meeting. More...

ARF barking up right tree at new location

BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

EAST BRUNSWICK — The Animal Rescue Force has switched homes many times since its inception in 1974, but its current location may be the most fitting. More...

Troupe brings rock musical to Parlin

'Leader of the Pack' showcases songs of late'50s, early '60s
BY JENNIFER BOOTON Staff Writer

SAYREVILLE — Rock and roll is alive and well. At least it will be this week in Parlin as the talent of the Main Street Theatre Co. More...

Bulletin Board

Events in E.B. honor longtime director

Events are planned this weekend to honor Elliott Taubenslag, who is retiring as director of East Brunswick's Children's Summer Theater program after serving for 50 years. More...

Women invited to free self-defense class

Brill's Karate, 508 Main St., Main Street Marketplace, Spotswood, will host a free women's self-defense clinic 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 15. More...

Concert to feature blues, jazz, country

The Monroe Township Cultural Arts Commission's 2009 Music in the Park Summer Series is offering free live musical events 6-8 p.m. on Thursday evenings in the open-grove gazebo on the lake at Thompson Park, Monroe. More...

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Opinion

For the Record

A July 23 article inadvertently stated that a volunteer advocate with the Public Advocate Department's Elder Ombudsman program was serving at the Applegarth Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Monroe. More...

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Obituaries

Robert "Bob" Bermel

Mr. Bermel, 71, of Old Bridge, died July 17, 2009, at Robert Wood Johnson Medical Center, New Brunswick. He was a banker at Chemical Bank of New York, retiring in 1998. More...

Kenneth J. Slawinski

Mr. Slawinski, 66, of East Brunswick, died July 18, 2009, in Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. He was predeceased by his parents, Adam and Anita Cipkowski Slawinski, and by two sisters. More...

Mary B. Devich

Mrs. Devich, 90, of Highland Park, died July 26, 2009, in Raritan Bay Medical Center, Old Bridge division. Her husband, Charles Devich Sr., died in 2005. She also was predeceased by four brothers and one sister. More...

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