October 8, 2009 RSS feed / Front Page

Biz owner charged in murder plot

FBI says Passalaqua offered to kill four for $10K each
BY BRIAN DONAHUE Staff Writer

Alocal resident and business owner is accused of setting a scheme to murder four people in exchange for money, and also taking part in a series of burglaries in Middlesex County. More...

Eight suspects charged in robberies, break-ins

'Crew' accused in home invasions, civic hall burglaries
BY BRIAN DONAHUE Staff Writer

Eight men have been arrested on charges they worked as a crew over the past two years, burglarizing and in some cases robbing businesses, civic halls and homeowners around Middlesex County. More...

Family sets yard sale to give back to RWJ

Helmetta boy, 4, doing well after treatment for leukemia
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

HELMETTA — The past year has been a difficult one for the D'Angelo family, to say the least. In July 2008, their 3-year-old son Jason was diagnosed with acute myelomonocytic leukemia, a form of acute myeloid leukemia (AML). More...

Cool cat

SCOTT FRIEDMAN Faith Nandor, 9, has her face painted at Helmetta Day, held Sept. 26 at the Holy Trinity Church grounds on Main Street. More...

Boro wants Conrail to fix false alarms at crossings

BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

SPOTSWOOD — The warning lights at the railroad tracks are flashing, but no train is coming. According to Borough Council President Curtis Stollen, that has become an alltoo common situation on roadways in town. More...

Shuttle driver charged in theft

ASayreville man who drove a shuttle bus for Middlesex County has been charged with third-degree theft for allegedly stealing cash from the suggested fare box on the bus. Mark B. Wolfthal, 50, of the borough's Parlin section, was charged Sept. More...

Police: Armed robber arrested at pharmacy

EAST BRUNSWICK — Police arrested a township man Monday after he allegedly robbed a Route 18 pharmacy, taking prescription pills and cash. More...

Rocker finds 'Edification' in making classical music

Keyboardist leaves rock behind to establish self as composer
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

MONROE — After spending most of his musical career in rock bands, Eddie Konczal felt it was time for a change. More...

Letters

Residents pay more and get less

This is a rebuttal to Kathy Scarbrough's letter the editor praising the East Brunswick Township Council's reduction of trash pickup ("Mayor, Council Worked To Find Compromise," Sentinel, Sept. 24). More...

Donation to rescue squad is money well-spent

The East Brunswick Squad has sent out its donation pleas. As someone who has needed the services of these remarkable people, I know full well the inestimable value of their selfless work. More...

Soldiers deserve salute, rousing welcome home

After reading Linda Pagan's plea ("Woman Seeks Help in Giving Troops a Belated Welcome," Sentinel, Sept. 24), I couldn't help but think back to my husband's return from the first Gulf War. More...

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Columns

It's official: Distracted drivers are a menace

Coda • GREG BEAN

Iwas driving down the Turnpike yesterday when a car with U.S. government plates passed me, and the driver was madly interfacing with what looked like some sort of electronic device. More...

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Obituaries

C. William DeCarlo

Mr. DeCarlo, 81, of East Brunswick, formerly of Old Bridge and the Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick, died Sept. 20, 2009, in Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. He was director of sacred music at St. More...

Kathleen Eden Koch

Mrs. Koch, 62, of Jamesburg, formerly of East Brunswick, died Sept. 24, 2009, in Willow Creek Care Center, Somerset section of Franklin. She was predeceased by her parents, Nelson Eden and Stella Swersky-Rossi. More...

Robert "Pogers" Pogroszewski

Mr. Pogroszewski, 87, of East Brunswick, died Sept. 16, 2009, at home. Prior to his retirement in 1984, he was employed as a maintenance supervisor with Hercules, Parlin section of Sayreville. More...

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SCOTT FRIEDMAN Friends Chris Nardine (l) and Peter Longo, both 11, frolic on an inflatable attraction during Helmetta Day, held Sept. 26 at the Holy Trinity Church grounds on Main Street. More...

Voters give go-ahead to new school building

Memorial School will replace facility damaged in '08 fire
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

Despite a still treacherous economy, East Brunswick voters last week approved a referendum to build a new Memorial Elementary School. The Sept. More...

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CHRIS KELLY staff Eden Schechter, 8, of East Brunswick, sees how fast she can blow up a balloon during a game that children made up during Monday's Sukkot celebration, sponsored by the Chabad of East Brunswick. More...

E.B. joins opposition to closing postal plant

BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

EAST BRUNSWICK — Fearing it will hinder prompt mail services, the Township Council is asking the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) not to close its sorting facility in Edison. More...

Fostering an appreciation of the arts for 40 years

Founding member recalls guild's early days in E. Bruns.

EAST BRUNSWICK — A local artists' group is celebrating 40 years of highlighting local talent and fostering an appreciation of the visual arts. More...

Fab Faux bring Beatles tunes to New Brunswick

East Brunswick native Jack Petruzzelli plays keyboards & guitar
BY AMY ROSEN Staff Writer

Areunion of the original members of The Beatles would really be something, but fate would not let it be. More...

Residents invited to meet officials over pancakes

BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

SPOTSWOOD — In order to promote unity in the community, officials are planning the town's first-ever community breakfast. More...

Fundraisers

Oct. 9 • Sunshine Magic Circus, hosted by Phills Brothers, to benefit the Hemophilia Association of New Jersey, 7:30 p.m., at East Brunswick High School, Cranbury Road. Two children will be admitted free of charge with one paid adult. More...

Ex-E.B. mom seeks help of her former community

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

EAST BRUNSWICK — A former township resident whose son has autism is seeking help from the community in getting similar services for him and others now that the family lives in Puerto Rico. More...

Bulletin Board

Frost PTA to sponsor Fall Clothing Drive

The Frost School PTA will hold a Fall Clothing Drive 8:30 a.m.-noon Oct. 17 at the school, 65 Frost Ave., East Brunswick. Wearable and usable clothing, shoes, belts and handbags will be collected. More...

Candidate sought for Board of Education

An individual is sought to fill an unexpired seat on the Milltown Board of Education. The term was vacated by Scott Johnkins, who resigned. More...

Tickets available for Comedy Night Out

The Monroe Education Foundation will host a Comedy Night Out for adults beginning at 7 p.m. Oct. 16 in the Richard P. Marasco Center for the Performing Arts, Monroe Township High School, Perrineville Road. More...

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Opinion

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For the Record

South River Board of Education member Tonya Duran's suggestion of creating a color-coded circle system for children was not meant for the busing system, as was incorrectly stated in the Oct. 1 article "So. More...

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Sports

Making contact

JEFF GRANIT staff Spotswood High School's Debra Dress returns a shot during a match against Monroe's Gloria Hosso in the GMC Tournament in Edison Sept. 30. More...

SRHS boys set sights on another title run

Rams 8-1-1, having avenged defeat against So. Plainfield
BY JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent

If your opponent on the soccer field is the South River High School boys, you better come prepared with a capable defense and, as a last resort, a goaltender that can stop shots — lots of them. More...

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JEFF GRANIT staff Monroe Township High School's Gloria Hosso slaps the ball back to Spotswood's Debra Dress in the GMC Tournament in Edison Sept. 30. More...

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