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February 14, 2008
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Said Rt. 440 toll, cty. portion of new rail line are off the table
As Gov. Jon Corzine walked onto the stage at East Brunswick High School, a loud wave of boos and hisses issued forth from the packed auditorium. While signs, banners and props were specifically prohibited, many in the audience didn't need them to make their displeasure known. Still, he said that t... More...
Edgeboro Road proposal goes back to Superior Court

Middlesex County officials have once again rejected a controversial application to build a recycling center in East Brunswick. This time, however, the Board of Chosen Freeholders listed its reasons for the action, as per a court order. More...

Mayor talks taxes, parks, redevelopment in state of town speech

EAST BRUNSWICK - Property taxes top Mayor WilliamNeary's list of challenges in front of the governing body in 2008. In fact, he said during his recent State of the Township address, municipal taxes will likely see a "significant" increase this year, though Neary did not specify how much that wou... More...


PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY staff Top to bottom: Kathy Nolan has some fun with her grandson, Christopher Staccia, 19 months, of Monroe, as musician Pat McKinley performs at the Monroe Township Public Library on Feb. 5. McKinley, of Princeton, recently performed five shows at the library. Her program is de... More...


MILLTOWN- Thirsty patronsmay not have to wait as long to purchase alcohol in the borough on Sundays. The Borough Council introduced an ordinanceMonday thatwould allowliquor stores to open an hour earlier. Whilemostmembers of the council voted to introduce the ordinance, Councilman Joseph Cruz wa... More...


NEW BRUNSWICK - Middlesex County Freeholder John Pulomena has resigned from the county board to pursue the position of county administrator. Pulomena has been on the board for 10 years. More...


The New Jersey State Bar Foundation will offer a free seminar on estate and federal income tax from 7-9 p.m. on Feb. 21 at the New Jersey Law Center, One Constitution Square, off Ryders Lane, New Brunswick. More...
This is in response to the letter to the editor from Steven Liga ("Supports Underage Drinking Ordinance") and the related article on page 8 ("Police Report Gives Brief Account of Investigation), both of which appeared in the Feb. 7 issue of the Sentinel. More...
There was really very little to like about the governor's proposal to turn Route 440 into a toll road in order to ease the burden of the state's ever-growing debt. It seemed absurd to attach a fee to a road that really isn't that long to begin with. It seemed unfair that these tolls would be supp... More...
Mrs. Del Prete, 88, formerly of Spotswood, died Feb. 6, 2008, in Victoria Health Care Center, Matawan. Her husband, Louis Del Prete, died in 2001. Surviving are three daughters, Mary Ann Castagnetta, and her husband, Edward, of Helmetta, Theresa Crupi, and her husband, Peter, of Cornelius, N.C., a... More...
Helped students cross Rt. 18 in early '70s, and later at Churchill
EAST BRUNSWICK - For nearly four decades, Jean Krevack faithfully stood her post twice a day. Year after year and through all types of weather, the township resident made it her business to ensure the safety of students by serving as a crossing guard at Churchill Junior High School. More...
ERIC SUCAR staff East Brunswick's Kenny Charleston (bottom) tries to keep hold on Highland Park's D'Andre Bell (top) during their 135-pound bout at East Brunswick High School. E.B. won the match by a score of 66-3, raising the Bears record to 8-9 on the season. The team's next match is at Bridgewate... More...