Category: Sentinel-EBS News
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Shofar practice
SCOTT FRIEDMAN Liam McCarthy, 8, practices blowing the shofar in preparation for Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year. The Shofar Factory event was held Sunday at the Chabad Jewish Center in Monroe.
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SCOTT PILLING staff Former Gov. James E. McGreevey receives a warm greeting Tuesday as he makes his way through a crowd at the Woodbridge Community Center. McGreevey spoke to the hometown crowd and signed copies of his new book, “The Confession.”
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Awards program honors Greater Women of Central N.J.
Donna Cardillo Greater Media Newspapers, CentraState team to honor women of achievement BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Women have traditionally been honored for their roles as wives and mothers. On Sept. 12, however, a group of women were recognized for their outstanding achievements, their contribution to their communities, and their influence on the lives…
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JEFF GRANIT staff Angela and Joseph Gallucci pay respects to their son, Vincent, at the Monroe Township Memorial Tree Park Monday evening, when the township held a service recognizing the fifth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. Gallucci, 36, was one of two Monroe residents killed at the World Trade Center, where he worked as a…
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Center’s anniversary events kick off Sunday
BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer BY JESSICA SMITHStaff Writer Ten years ago, when the Allen and Joan Bildner Center for the Study of Jewish Life was just getting started at Rutgers University, Yael Zerubavel was not given much to work with. There was no stationery, no office supplies, not even an office. But there was…
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Riggs leaves council to take township job
Longtime councilman succeeds Montanti in environmental role BY BRIAN DONAHUE Staff Writer BY BRIAN DONAHUEStaff Writer John Riggs After 17 years on the Monroe Township Council, John Riggs announced this week he will resign that position in order to take on a full-time job with the township. Riggs said he has accepted the position of…
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Residents rally to raise awareness about Darfur
Three moms start N.J. chapter of Committee on Conscience BY MARY ANNE ROSS Correspondent BY MARY ANNE ROSSCorrespondent Clockwise from left: Robert Kolchmeyer, 11, of East Brunswick, takes part in last Thursday’s candlelight vigil “Shine a Light for Darfur,” designed to raise awareness about the violence taking place in the Darfur province of Sudan. David…
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Neighbors say district neglected quality of life
Rachel Drive residents confront board on issues surrounding new road BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer BY VINCENT TODAROStaff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK – Residents of Rachel Drive last week blasted the Board of Education for building a road along the rear of their properties on the grounds of the Hammarskjold Middle School. The school district has…
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Town leases property to Verizon for tower
Wireless carrier will pay Monroe $24,000 per year BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer BY JESSICA SMITHStaff Writer MONROE – Township residents may no longer find themselves asking in frustration, “Can you hear me now?” A cell tower is expected be built on township-owned property on Gravel Hill-Spotswood Road, filling a need for better coverage in…
