Category: Sentinel-EBS News
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Forging ahead, with art and determination
Paralyzed in accident, artist advocates for stem cell research BY MARY ANNE ROSS Correspondent Christina Symanski had everything going for her: good friends, a job she loved as an art teacher in East Brunswick, and bright plans for the future. Christina Symanski Unfortunately, a tragic diving accident would change the course of her life in…
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Local towns wary of economic pinch
Business owners: Everyone experiencing ‘rocky times’ BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer The effects of the burgeoning economic crisis on Wall Street are being experienced on America’s main streets. Local communities are seeing evidence of the country’s financial downturn in a variety of ways. “Anyone who is watching this situation has to be concerned,” Old Bridge…
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Rhythm of remembrance
CHRIS KELLY staff Chuck Dohn of East Brunswick leads a procession at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial at PNC Bank Ar ts Center, Holmdel, during the Rolling Thunder Motorcycle Club’s Ride for Freedom Sunday.
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TCC opens next week
EAST BRUNSWICK — After a year of construction, commuters will be able to park at the new Transportation and Commerce Center (TCC) as of Oct. 1. The township-owned and -operated parking deck and bus terminal at Route 18 and Tices Lane consists of seven levels of parking with 1,681 spaces, approximately 600 more than the…
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Town tells commuters bus line will continue
NJ Transit not permitted to use new parking deck BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — The concerns of hundreds of commuters who use NJ Transit’s 68 bus line to get to Jersey City, Weehawkin and Hoboken may have been somewhat allayed this week. Despite previous announcements, township officials said Monday that NJ Transit…
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Neighbors, friends rally for boro family
Oct. 4-5 garage sale to benefit boy, 3, fighting leukemia BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer Jason D’Angelo HELMETTA — While summer is typically a time of fun and relaxation, for the D’Angelo family it proved to be anything but. Jason D’Angelo, 3, endured ongoing pain and seemingly endless medical tests before he was diagnosed in…
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Diversity day
PHOTOS BY SCOTT FRIEDMAN Above left: Martha Bennett of East Brunswick displays her collection of ethnic dolls at her exhibit during the township’s annual Cultural Festival Sunday at the municipal complex. Above right: Rory Leonard, 12, of East Brunswick, attaches the glove he decorated to the “Rubber Hand Pipe,” a project started five years ago…
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Couple builds studio, creates reality show
National bands recording at new Sayreville facility BY CHRIS MURINO Staff Writer Joe and Crystal Cattano, of Sayreville, have seen bands break up right in their music studio. JEFF GRANIT staff Jersey Syndicate rehearses last week at AARIUS Studios, opened recently by Joe and Crystal Cattano. The two have been filming a reality television show…
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Photo exhibit explores Italian countryside
The photographs of Mark E. Chernin will be on display at the Academy of Music on Main Street in Spotswood starting Sunday. SPOTSWOOD — The Academy of Music on Main Street will present a new show at its art gallery featuring photographs by Mark E. Chernin. An opening reception will be held from 1 to…
