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      July 22, 2010  RSS feed
      Monroe Township Public Library
      Kyle (l) and Jack Rooney of Monroe tap into their creative talents at Monroe Township Public Library during a July 16 session of Arts and Crafts: Bouncy Octopus. More...
      Mother’s mission: Help at-risk veterans
      East Brunswick’s Linda Bean tells congressional panel more services are needed
      BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer

      Last week, Linda Bean was sworn in at a hearing in Washington, D.C., and gracefully advised a congressional panel on how the Veterans Administration can improve treatment resources for veterans. More...

      New 2% tax cap gets mixed reviews
      Local officials weigh in on governor’s latest reform
      BY JENNIFER BOOTON Staff Writer

      Some view it as a political triumph, some as a means of tax relief. Still others see it as trouble ahead for local governments. More...


      27th annual Carnevale Italiano,

      Caleb Levine, 11, and Myles Ulman, 13, both of East Brunswick, take a whirl on the Octopus at the 27th annual Carnevale Italiano, held in North Brunswick July 14 to 18. More...


      Milltown budget now has 11 furlough days
      Borough offices to close on select dates
      BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer

      Borough employees will likely have to take 11 furlough days by year’s end. Last week, the Milltown Borough Council voted unanimously to incorporate that number of unpaid days off, in which borough offices will be closed, into the 2010 municipal budget. More...


       Bulletin Board
      • E.B. church to sponsor vacation Bible school
      Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 568 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick, will host a “High Seas Expedition” vacation Bible school 9-11:30 a.m. Aug. 2-6. New this year is a class for parents or guardians to attend with their youngsters up to age 3. Regular classes also are available for children age 4 by Oct. 31, 2010, through those who have completed fifth grade. More...
      • Summer concerts continue in Monroe
      • Golf outing to benefit scholarship program
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       Letters
      • Seeks to set record straight on Golden Triangle
      The letter to the editor titled “Why Can’t Township Make Toll Brothers Honor Contract?” that appeared in the July 1 issue of the Sentinel continues to distort and misrepresent the truth about the Golden Triangle redevelopment plans. More...
      • Forget stickers; don’t use cells while driving
      • Continuing debate over Kyleigh’s Law is a good thing
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       Greg Bean's Column
      • article has image If cell phone bill passes, who’ll police the police?
      CODA
      State Sen. Richard Codey has introduced a bill that would make New Jersey’s penalties for talking on a cell phone while driving the strictest in the nation, but here’s my question: If this thing passes, who’s gonna arrest cops for talking on their cell phones while they drive? More...
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       Obituaries
      • Nicholas W. Ferri
      Mr. Ferri, 86, of the Parlin section of Sayreville, died July 15, 2010, in New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home at Menlo Park, Edison. More...
      • Helen Olszynska Dymkowski
      • Patricia A. Morton
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       Schools
      • New school administrator takes the helm in Monroe
      Gorski replaces Holliday, who retired after 25 years with school district
      MONROE — Michael C. Gorski won’t have to do much prep work in his new job as school business administrator. Gorski, 41, worked alongside longtime Business Administrator/Board Secretary Wayne Holliday for more than 10 years as assistant business administrator. When Holliday retired on June 30, Gorski took over. More...
      • E.B. charter school wins final approval
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       Sports
      • article has image Snapple Bowl
      Above: East Brunswick’s Mauro Tucci (center) eyes an opening in the defense as he sprints upfield during the Snapple Bowl played at East Brunswick High School on July 15. More...
      • article has image Bears’ Roughan wants to make a difference
      • Falcons’ Williams makes commitment to basketball
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