November 23, 2011 RSS feed / Front Page

Monroe board approves new teacher contracts

Despite raises, board would see savings due to insurance opt-out
BY JAMES McEVOY
Staff Writer

Teachers will receive raises of 2 to 2.25 percent for the next three years based on a contract approved last week by the Monroe Township Board of Education. The Board of Education voted Nov. More...

Greenstein mulls legislation to help Jamesburg, Monroe

Assemblywoman seeks to address question of funding send-receive relationship
BY JAMES McEVOY
Staff Writer

A s officials in Jamesburg and Monroe remain committed to continuing their send-receive relationship for high school students, the question of funding remains unanswered. More...

Former EBHS runners warm up for annual alumni 5K

EAST BRUNSWICK — While most people are sleeping off their Thanksgiving meal the morning of Nov. 25, many former East Brunswick High School runners will be lacing up their running shoes for the annual alumni 5K race. More...

Milltown girl, 14, to perform in Macy’s Thanksgiving parade

MILLTOWN — Kristen Welsh has been dancing since the age of 3 and has always dreamed of becoming a professional dancer. More...

Antique store opens with new design in Milltown

MILLTOWN — After a five-year absence, a borough antique store has made its triumphant return. The Gathering Room, located at 63 North Main St., opened it doors to the public this fall, much to the delight of the Milltown faithful. More...

Wish Tree drive to begin Nov. 28

The Junior Woman’s Club of the Greater Brunswick Area (JWC-GB) will conduct its annual Wish Tree Collection Nov. 28-Dec. 9. More...

Fall Festival

Dottie Spengel of East Brunswick comes away a happy shopper at the Aldersgate United Methodist Church’s Fall Festival in East Brunswick Nov. 5. More...

E.B. home damaged in fire

EAST BRUNSWICK — A fire ripped through a home on Agate Road last week, but no serious injuries were reported. The structure fire was called in at 11:11 p.m. on Nov. 15, according to East Brunswick police. More...

Letters

Senior Center addresses needs of many

I n response to Ronald Haas’ letter to the editor (Sentinel, Oct. 27) regarding the new Monroe Township Senior Center, I would like to enlighten the community at large. More...

Milltown officials eager to work for borough

We would like to thank all our supporters who elected us to the Milltown Borough Council. We appreciate your vote of confidence and are eager to face the many challenges that lie ahead. More...

Donate to those in need, make a ‘newsworthy’ difference

I t seems lately that the media is quite “occupied” by the Occupy Wall Street story and is neglecting the important stories of the people in the region who are still experiencing the effects of Hurricane Irene, of job loss and of poverty. More...

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Columns

CODA

Enjoy your turkey, even if it’s killing our planet
GREG BEAN

Maybe today you’re rushing around to finish shopping for the Thanksgiving dinner you’re cooking for the family this week, and the thorniest issue on your mind is how to get the bird out of the oven at the same time the mashed potatoes are More...

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Obituaries

Michael J. Pepe

Mr. Pepe, 74, of East Brunswick, died Nov. 10, 2011, in Robert Wood Johnson Hospital, New Brunswick. He was a proprietor of Middlesex Floor Care, East Brunswick. More...

Thomas Cancilla

Mr. Cancilla, 74, of Sayreville, died Nov. 10, 2011, in Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. More...

Aldonna Bonczek Przybylowski

Mrs. Przybylowski, 80, of Sayreville, died Nov. 12, 2011, at home. Prior to her retirement, she was employed as a seamstress through the International Ladies Garment Workers Union. More...

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New panel will explore Milltown electric utility

Group will advise council on possible sale or improvements to power substation
BY JASON COHEN
Correspondent

I n an effort to determine the best course of action for Milltown’s electric utility, officials have established a new panel of volunteers to make recommendations. More...

Photo

Zoey Aleixo takes a turn at the corn shucker during a Thanksgiving program Nov. 16 at the Early Childhood Learning Center of Temple B’nai Shalom, East Brunswick. More...

Christmastime has arrived for East Brunswick family

Kloos family Christmas display ready for holidays
BY CHRIS ZAWISTOWSKI
Staff Writer

I t’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at one East Brunswick home. Emphasis on a lot. More...

Jamesburg retailers urge shoppers to stay local

Stores, restaurants to participate in Small Business Saturday
BY JAMES McEVOY
Staff Writer

JAMESBURG — As national retailers prepare for Black Friday, traditionally the busiest shopping day of the year, borough businesses are preparing for an alternative known as Small Business Saturday. More...

Evaluators recommend SRPD for esteemed accreditation

BY JACQUELINE DURETT
Correspondent

SOUTH RIVER — When members of the borough’s police department say they’re among the best, they will now be able to back that up. More...

Emergency funding OK’d for repair work in Monroe

Costs to repair roadways flooded in Hurricane Irene will be spread over five years
BY JAMES McEVOY
Staff Writer

MONROE — The Township Council approved an emergency appropriation for $383,400 to repair and reconstruct roads and bridges damaged by Hurricane Irene. More...

Actor takes on Dickens classic, all by himself

New theater company to present new take on two holiday shows
BY CHRIS ZAWISTOWSKI
Staff Writer

EAST BRUNSWICK — He is Scrooge. And the Ghost of Christmas Past. And the Ghost of Christmas Present. And the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come. More...

East Brunswick Twp. Council to vote on new $5M communications system

Vote on nearly $4.2 million in bonds set for Nov. 28
BY CHRIS ZAWISTOWSKI
Staff Writer

EAST BRUNSWICK — The township is eyeing up a $5.1 million upgrade to its communication system to comply with a Federal Communication Commission mandate and improve an aging system. More...

Lecture to address health changes, aging

Dr. Jose Vigario, board certified in geriatrics and internal medicine, will present a lecture titled “Health Changes AsWeAge” noon-1 p.m. Dec. 2 at Waterside Villas, 1 Overlook Drive, Monroe. More...

Thanksgiving treat

Luke Ruoff gets a close look at Charlie, a turkey from Quiver Farm, which brought its educational program to the Early Childhood Learning Center of Temple B’nai Shalom, East Brunswick, on Nov. More...

Drive-through Christmas story returns to Old Bridge

Sayre Woods church presents 27-year-old holiday tradition Nov. 25-Dec. 4
BY DEANNAMcLAFFERTY
Staff Writer

OLD BRIDGE — The Sayre Woods Bible Church is bringing its traditional reenactment of the Nativity of Jesus to Old Bridge this holiday season for the 27th time, after a one-year hiatus. More...

Bulletin Board

Shoe collection to aid food, clothing mission

Monroe Community Church is sponsoring a Shoe Collection to benefit CUMAC/ECHO (Center of United Methodist Aid to the Community/Ecumenically Concerned Helping Others) Food and Clothing Mission, Paterson. More...

Boutique, gold-buying event set for Nov. 27

The Simpson United Methodist Church of Old Bridge Youth Group will sponsor a Holiday Boutique and Gold-Buying Event noon-4 p.m. Nov. 27 at the South Old Bridge Volunteer Firehouse; 958 Englishtown Road, corner of Appleby Avenue, Old Bridge. More...

Green Living Club will meet Nov. 29

The East Brunswick Green Living Club, sponsored by the Friends of the East Brunswick Environmental Commission, will hold its next meeting 7-9 p.m. Nov. 29 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. More...

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DINNIGAN’S DIVERSIONS

Riding the rails with Santa
LIZZ DINNIGAN

My 4-year-old, Casey, is terrified of Santa. We have tried several ways of getting him more comfortable around “that big, red guy.” More...

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Sports

Bombers back in CJ IV final after beating Vikings, 22-15

BYWARREN RAPPLEYEA
Correspondent

Coach George Najjar’s Bombers earned a trip to the NJSIAA Cental Jersey Group IV final with a stellar defensive performance in a 22-15 win at previously undefeated South Brunswick on Friday night (Nov. 18). More...

Sclafani is pleased with prospects for EB girls hoops

BY JIMMY ALLINDER
Correspondent

A ll it took for East Brunswick High School girls basketball first-year coach Tom Sclafani to become excited about the upcoming season was to watch a few soccer, volleyball and field hockey matches this fall. More...

RU kicker San San Te has contributed to team’s success

Knights can win share of Big East title at UConn Saturday
BY JIMMY ALLINDER
Correspondent

When reporters searched the Rutgers locker room for kicker San San Te following the 37-yard field goal he nailed in overtime to punctuate a 20-17 comeback victory over South Florida on Nov. 5, he was nowhere to be found. More...

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