September 10, 2009 RSS feed / Front Page

Local groups continue fight against 10 homes

Hearing on Foerter Farm plans set for Sept. 16

Despite some mitigating moves by East Brunswick, a plan to develop the Foerter Farm still does not sit well with some area residents. More...

Moms support moms in new E.B. area club

Group slates fun, educational activities, service projects

For a long time, it seemed like everyone had their own club except for moms. More...

Mediate, Gulbis sign on to headline Golf Classic

MONROE — Called the most highly anticipated charitable golf and entertainment event in central New Jersey, the Sovereign Bank Charity Golf Classic returns on Oct. 5 and 6. More...

Helmetta F.D. benefits from vehicle donations

Lean budget has dept. relying on kindness of other towns

HELMETTA — The fire department is benefiting from the kindness of neighboring fire companies who have donated their used apparatus. More...

Fundraisers

Sept. 12 • Giant Yard Sale, sponsored by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul of East Brunswick and the St. Bartholomew Knights of Columbus, 7 a.m.-2:30 p.m., rain or shine, in the parking lot at St. More...

'Case for Israel' documentary will be viewed, discussed

EAST BRUNSWICK — The East Brunswick Jewish Center will host a screening of the new documentary, "The Case for Israel: Democracy's Outpost," as part of the Gideon Lidor Memorial Lecture on Sept. 12 at 8:30 p.m. More...

Stray kitten fifth rabid animal to be found in Monroe this year

MONROE — A stray kitten found in the township last week tested positive for rabies. Middlesex County Public Health Department Director David A. Papi said the kitten was found in the vicinity of Mayberry Avenue and McFadden Drive. More...

Letters

Office director a great help in time of need

How nice it was to see the Sentinel's feature on one of Spotswood's unsung heroines, Janine Balazs at Spotswood Office on Aging. More...

AARP seeks to dispel health care reform myths

As health care continues to be one of the most talked about issues today, I hope that consumers are not being misled by some of the myths that have been circulating: Here are the facts: Health care reform means guaranteeing all Americans a choice More...

Sky Blue came from behind to reach pinnacle of success

Three road playoff games … three tough opponents … three wins … one championship. If this scenario reminds you of the 2008 New York Giants, you're not mistaken. More...

Columns

What's that sound? It's the sound of silence

It sure has been a lot quieter around the house since the Federal Trade Commission's ban on prerecorded "robocalls" went into effect Sept. 1, and I couldn't be happier. More...

Sports

Sayreville opens '09 with Brick Memorial rematch

Bombers face difficult battles early in campaign

Despite losing most of its lineup to graduation, the Sayreville War Memorial High School football team will put a sizable team on the field when it opens the campaign on Friday at Brick Memorial High School. More...

South River looking to bounce back in '09

Season opens Friday against Shore Regional

It had to come as a shock to South River High School football fans that their team experienced a dismal 1-9 campaign last year. More...

Racer earns spot at national championship Motocross race

Devin Kusmider just made his dreams come true. More...

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JEFF GRANIT staff Kaitlyn, 7, and Ashley Murphy, 5, of East Brunswick, parade to the finish line during the East Brunswick Public Library's Pet Parade Sept. 2. More...

Avg. tax hike stands at $98 in Spotswood

State denies borough's request for extraordinary aid

Spotswood will have to do without state extraordinary aid for the second straight year. After learning it will not receive the longstanding tax relief aid, the Borough Council was expected to adopt its budget last night. More...

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SCOTT FRIEDMAN Ava, 3, and cousin Christina Mattina, 14, enjoy a book together during a recent afternoon at the Monroe Township Public Library. More...

Jamesburg woman opens yoga studio in hometown

JAMESBURG — Borough resident Deena Main knows people are looking for new ways to relax in these difficult economic times, and believes she has a good way to relieve stress. More...

Fire guts house on Church Lane

EAST BRUNSWICK — A home on Church Lane was destroyed by fire on Sept. 3. Police and firefighters from the Brookview Fire Department responded to the report of a house fire at 3:35 p.m. More...

E.B. woman to host 'Asian America' series

Sue Robinson debuts new show on WNYE/NYC-TV Sept. 13

EAST BRUNSWICK — A personal tragedy helped inspire a local woman to work for the betterment of her community. Starting Sept. 13, Sue Robinson will be seen in living rooms across the tri-state area as host of "Asian America. More...

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JEFF GRANIT staff Erez Mor, 3, of East Brunswick, walks his dog during the East Brunswick Public Library's Pet Parade Sept. 2. Members of the public were invited to bring their pets for a march around the municipal plaza and compete for prizes. More...

Bulletin Board

Motor-vehicle panel sets Sept. 16 seminar

The Spotswood Office on Aging, 1 Arlington Ave., will host a New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission presentation at noon Sept. 16. Donna Rafano, manager of the East Brunswick Motor Vehicle Commission office, will lead the discussion. More...

St. Vincent fundraiser slated for Sept. 12, 13

The St. Vincent de Paul Society Craft Fair, Tricky Tray and Bake Sale will take place 2-4 p.m. Sept. 12 and 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 13 at Nativity of Our Lord Church, 185 Applegarth Road, Monroe. More...

Trinity Church plans Sept. 13 kickoff event

Trinity Presbyterian Church, Cranbury Road, East Brunswick, will hold a Kickoff Sunday on Sept. 13. More...

Obituaries

Jean Kuderka Borlan

Mrs. Borlan, 82, of East Stroudsburg, Pa., died Aug. 29, 2009, at home. Born in the Little Rocky Hill section of South Brunswick, she resided in Milltown prior to relocating to Pennsylvania in 1996. More...

Rosemary Sheedy Toomey

Mrs. Toomey, 82, of Old Bridge, died Aug. 26, 2009, at her son's home in the Lanoka Harbor section of Lacey. Her husband, John Toomey, died in 1995. More...

Catherine M. Germano Anthony

Mrs. Anthony, 83, of East Brunswick, died Aug. 30, 2009, at home. She and her husband, Chris, owned and operated Christy's Flower Shop, Route 18, East Brunswick, for more than 40 years. Prior to that, she owned a flower shop in New York City. More...