May 19, 2011 RSS feed / Front Page

South River OKs $2.1M for library renovations

Council president says cost is relatively low due to economic slowdown
BY KATHY CHANG
Staff Writer

I t has been a long time coming, but on May 9 the South River Borough Council awarded a $2.13 million contract for additions and renovations at the public library. More...

Milltown residents to meet on safety of fishing at pond

BY KATHY CHANG
Staff Writer

MILLTOWN — Residents are being encouraged to attend a May 19 meeting regarding the safety of fishing at the Mill Pond. More...

Economic devel. funds seen as investment in E.B.’s future

BY JACQUELINE DURETT
Correspondent

EAST BRUNSWICK — The township’s Economic Development Department was on the chopping block but was saved following some spirited debate at the May 9 meeting of the Township Council. More...

Law enforcement personnel honored for heroic actions

MONROE — The 200 Club of Middlesex County will hold its 38th annual awards banquet honoring public safety officers for acts of valor and meritorious and community service May 19 at the Forsgate Country Club. More...

Giuliani to keynote Voices of September 11th gala

Hundreds of 9/11 survivors, friends and families of victims and corporate representatives will gather on June 1 for the fourth annual Always Remember Gala. More...

East Brunswick looking at ‘responsible’ budget

Pension, health care costs drive municipal tax increase for 2011
BY JACQUELINE DURETT
Correspondent

EAST BRUNSWICK — Township officials are moving ahead with a 2011 budget thatwould raise taxes $60 on a home assessed at $150,000. More...

Turning tragedy into inspiration

Local filmmakers follow story of Nick Scott, wheelchair bodybuilding champion
BY JACQUELINE DURETT
Correspondent

SOUTH AMBOY — Two local filmmakers are using their creative talents to tell an inspirational story about a paraplegic who became a wheelchair bodybuilding champion. More...

Letters

Chief seeks to clarify firehouse issues

This is in response to the letter to the editor titled “Questions Officials’ Approach Concerning New Firehouse” that appeared in the May 5 Sentinel. I feel it is important that the public know the facts regarding this issue. More...

N.J. is first to require ski helmets for minors

The Brain Injury Association of New Jersey applauds Gov. Chris Christie and the state Legislature for creating a law that requires anyone younger than 18 years old to wear a properly fitted helmet while downhill skiing or snowboarding. More...

Many contributed to success of MS fundraiser

The Octagon Community Service Club of Spotswood High School would like to thank all who supported our annual Volleyball Game To Fight MS Multiple Sclerosis). More...

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Columns

What part of ‘no’ can’t they seem to understand?

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GREG BEAN

I just finished watching a 30-minute paid political advertisement titled “Run, Chris, Run!” that outlined all the reasons New Jersey Gov. More...

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Obituaries

Joseph F. Patrick

Mr. Patrick, 84, of East Brunswick, died May 2, 2011, in The Elms of Cranbury. Prior to his retirement in 1989, he was a self-employed general contractor for 39 years. More...

Carmella Louise Boyle

Mrs. Boyle, 78, of Tinton Falls, died April 27, 2011, at St. Barnabas Hospice at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch. She was predeceased by two brothers, Jack and Charles Ricciardi. More...

Elsie HopeWhite

Mrs. White, 80, of Spotswood, died May 9, 2011, in Saint Peter’s University Hospital, New Brunswick. She was predeceased by her husband, J. Arthur White. More...

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Sports

Falcons ready for challenge of tournament play

Baseball team seeded third for GMC tourney
BY JIMMY ALLINDER
Correspondent

The Monroe Township High School baseball team is 16-4 and has lost as many games as it did last season. That’s where the comparison ends, because these Falcons can still become one of the school’s best. More...

Bears are top seed for GMC softball tourney

BY JIMMYALLINDER
Correspondent

This is East Brunswick High School softball coach Kevin Brady’s recipe for producing a prize-winning team: begin with Beth Ann Hyland, a junior who pitched the Bears to the CJ Group IV title last year. More...

sport shorts 

The Fields Sports Complex in East Brunswick will host a fundraising 5 vs. 5 women’s soccer tournament to benefit Autism Speaks from 7 p.m. to midnight May 20. More...

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Down on the farm

Middlesex Master Gardener Chris Piech checks on the lettuce crop at Giamarese Farm in East Brunswick on May 14. More...

Spotswood school tab upheld by two councils

School board credited for ‘tight rein on expenses’
BY BRIAN DONAHUE
Staff Writer

Despite its defeat at the polls last month, the Spotswood school budget for 2011-12 will remain intact. More...

A day to honor heroes who served in WWII

VFW holds special event for veterans from East Bruns.
BYMARYANNE ROSS
Correspondent

Loyalty Day, a national holiday created to celebrate American values and freedom, often passes unnoticed by the general population. More...

Monroe officials say thanks to town’s ‘guardian angels’

BY CHRISTINA HABERSTROH
Staff Writer

MONROE — Township officials recognized local emergency medical service personnel for their efforts and dedication to the community during the May 2 Township Council meeting. More...

E.B. family celebrates 7 decades on the farm

Jim Giamarese continues tradition on land his family bought in 1941
BY PATRICIAYOCZIS
Correspondent

EAST BRUNSWICK — Generations of families have enjoyed the New Jersey freshgrown produce from Giamarese Farm, a family owned business located on Fresh Ponds Road that is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year. More...

fundraisers 

May 19  Golf Classic, sponsored by the Madison Township Historical Society, at Colts Neck Golf Club. Proceeds benefit the Thomas Warne Museum, Old Bridge. Players, sponsors sought. Log on to www.MTHSGolfClassic.com. More...

WELCOME TO... Treasures of the Jersey Shore

Get a ‘Taste of Bradley Beach’ Saturday with food, crafts, music
BY REBECCAMORTON
Staff Writer

The charm of a seaside town is proudly shown in Bradley Beach. With a stretch of beach neighboring Ocean Grove andAvon-by-the-Sea, Bradley Beach has a long history dating back to the 17th century. More...

‘Soundstage’ event ends on a high note for all

BYAMY ROSEN
Staff Writer

The sun shone brightly upon those who attended Greater Media Newspapers’ “Soundstage” fundraising event on May 7, enhancing the spirits of those who enjoyed the food and entertainment provided in the tropical surroundings of Bar Ant More...

Bulletin Board

OLOL Yard Sale on tap for May 22

Our Lady of Lourdes School, 44 Cleveland Ave., Milltown, will hold its annual Yard Sale 8 a.m.-4 p.m. May 21 on the school grounds. Donations of new or gently used items for the sale may be left at the front door of the school Mondays-Fridays. More...

Tickets available for antiques appraisal

The East Brunswick Friends of the Library will sponsor its annual What’s It Worth? antiques and collectibles appraisal 1-4 p.m. May 22 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. More...

Fish Fry on menu at Milltown VFW post

Clark-Moetz Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 2319 will host a Fish Fry 5-8 p.m. May 20 at the post home, 45 Broad St., Milltown. The menu will include fresh scrod, salad, rolls, fries, a vegetable and dessert parfait. More...

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Opinion

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for the record 

Milltown Borough Councilman Robert Owens proposed on May 9 that a committee be formed to compile questions for a survey that could gauge residents’ opinions regarding the proposed new firehouse. The survey would be mailed to residents. More...

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Schools

EBHS teacher celebrates 50 years in the classroom

Pellagrino has enjoyed working with generations of students and athletes
BY JACQUELINE DURETT
Correspondent

EAST BRUNSWICK — Fifty years ago, the Berlin Wall went up, John F. Kennedy was president, and the 23rd Amendment was ratified. More...

Middle school progress to be focus of meeting

BY KATHY CHANG
Staff Writer

SOUTH RIVER — Middle School Principal Richard Sternberg will appear before the Board of Education May 23 to answer questions regarding third-marking period grades and adequate yearly progress. More...

Kolupanowich back in seat as Monroe board president

BY CHRISTINA HABERSTROH
Staff Writer

MONROE — A longtime Board of Education member will return to her former role as its president for the year ahead. At the board reorganization meeting May 11, Kathy Kolupanowich was voted in as president by her peers. More...

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