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November 2, 2006

SCOTT FRIEDMAN Dave De Monico, eventual winner of the annual South River Frost on the Pumpkin 10K race Sunday, pulls ahead of the pack early on. More...

Landfill to be sued over river pollution

Group claims owner failed to clean, prevent discharge into Raritan

BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer

An environmental group is expected to sue the Edgeboro Landfill in East Brunswick on charges it has polluted the Raritan River over several decades. More...

Frost on the Pumpkin Race

SCOTT FRIEDMAN Kendra Russano is congratulated by her kids, Tyler, 6, Abbey, 4, and Trent, 3, as she finishes the 10K run at the South River Frost on the Pumpkin Road Races Sunday. More...

Township, commuters grapple with new tax

7% state sales tax amounts to 28¢ a day for some commuters

BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

EAST BRUNSWICK -- Commuters already worried about the prospect of the township increasing municipal parking rates are now facing a hike courtesy of the state. More...

Classmates still cheering for SRHS, 50 years later

SOUTH RIVER - It's a half-century since they bid farewell to South River High School, but the members of the class of 1956 still share an appreciation for their alma mater and its football team. More...

Tickets available for storytelling fest

John McCutcheon will be the featured performer at the East Brunswick Friends of the Library's 14th annual James Hess Folklore and Storytelling Festival set for 8 p.m. on Nov. 18 and 2 p.m. on Nov. 19 at the library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Tickets are on sale at the library circulation desk. More...

•	Craft fair on agenda at E.B. Senior Center

•	Musicians to rock for a cause Saturday

•	Bear stroll

•	Donations sought for winter coat drive

•	Monroe woman, 81, dies after fire

•	Holt calls for immediate withdrawal of troops

•	Fund-raisers

•	Dems pledge to improve efficiency, education

•	GOP: We'll be board's 'badly needed conscience'

•	East Brunswick Township Council

•	South River Borough Council

•	Helmetta Borough Council

•	Milltown Borough Council

•	Jamesburg Council

•	East Brunswick Township Council

•	Wetlands park will be created next to 41 homes

•	Milltown cleanup scheduled for Nov. 5

•	Sinagra: U.S. must finish important work in Iraq

•	Father of E.B. shooter likely to serve 5 years

•	'Tribute to the Count' next up at music center

•	Music, TV students team to make DVD for troops

•	S.R. railroad crossing will get major upgrade

•	Some press on in battle to quell restaurant noise

•	First-aiders will run in NYC for ambulance

Bulletin Board

•	Blood drive planned for Nov. 4 at Society Hill

The Blood Center of New Jersey will sponsor a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Nov. 4 in the Society Hill Clubhouse, 400 Thames Drive, Old Bridge. More...

•	Historical society plans Nov. 12 Apple Festival

•	'Holiday Knitting' next up at library

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Letters

•	Milltown commissions do have value; letter spread misinformation

In response to the letter in the Oct. 26 issue of the Sentinel from Thomas J. Cappella and Thomas D. Fallon ("Borough Must Examine Questions Concerning Commission"), I feel compelled to respond to some inaccuracies and misconceptions stated. More...

•	Historic preservation is imperative for Milltown

•	Finance committee chairman did not do the math

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Editorials

•	An informed voter makes the best decision at polls

Gr eg B ean Coda As we count down to the elections, I've been taking calls from local politicians and their handlers wondering if they'll get our endorsement before voters go to the polls. More...

•	Election will determine control of town councils

•	For the Record

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Obituaries

•	Obituaries

Eleanor L. Tomaszewicz Maklary Mrs. Maklary, 91, of South River, died Oct. 28, 2006, in Applegarth Care Center, Monroe. Prior to her retirement in 1974, she owned Uncle Louie's Tavern, South River, for 28 years. Her husband, John P., died in 1972. Surviving are a daughter, Lori Drake of Chico, More...

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Schools

•	Medusa is their Muse

PHOTOS BY SCOTT FRIEDMAN Above: The East Brunswick High School Marching Band performs "Medusa." Right: East Brunswick High School Marching Band Capt. Nathalie Rochel, 17, leads the band as Medusa during the eighth annual Tournament of Bands competition at the high school Oct. 21. More...

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Mole Day

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Sports

•	Bears prove to be one of state's elite teams

East Brunswick girls finish second at Tournament of Champions

It was a stellar year for the East Brunswick High School girls' tennis team, as head coach Karyn Grant's 20-1 Bears swept four titles - the Greater Middlesex Conference, the Red Division, and the Group IV sectionals and states. More...

•	Sports Shorts

•	Bombers team finishes with plenty to celebrate

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