Category: Sentinel-EBS Opinion

Antonietta Diana, 87, of Marlboro died on Sept. 20 at home. Born in Baucina, Sicily, she resided in Brooklyn before moving to Marlboro 25 years ago. She was a seamstress in the garment district in New York before retiring. Antonietta was predeceased by her husband, Pietro, in 1967. She is survived by her son and…

Last month, I contacted East Brunswick Council President Michael Hughes and asked him how we could arrange to have deer crossing signs posted on Summerhill Road. It is a very busy county road, with limited sight distance between Frost Avenue and Old Stage Road. Over the years, I have seen too many deer lying by…

By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer MONROE — Middlesex County will contribute $1 million in grants from its Open Space Trust Fund to a township project to expand the soccer fields at Thompson Park. The township also earmarked $1 million from its Open Space Fund for the project, which is expected to begin in 2016,…

By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer MONROE – A Board of Education member, Anthony Prezioso, admitted to engaging in conduct that violates the state School Ethics Act and received a reprimand from the state School Ethics Commission. According to the settlement agreement with the board of education, Prezioso took responsibility for e-mailing a staff member…

MATT DENTON Soccer balls are lined up and ready to go on the practice pitch.

John Hanbury Edison Less than 45 percent of dying Americans receive hospice care at home, and nearly half of those are referred to hospice within just two weeks of death. Hospice was designed to provide end-oflife care, but this is brink-of-death care. As the end of life approaches, there is a lot we can do…

The Monroe Township Cultural Arts Commission will sponsor its annual Juried Art Show Oct. 19-28 at the Monroe Township Library, 4 Municipal Plaza. Artists should present their work 3-7 p.m. Oct. 13 in the conference room at the library. Artwork not accepted must be picked up 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 16. Show judge will be…

Middlesex County College will offer classes in the Chinese language, starting in fall 2015. The first class, Chinese 121, will be held from 9:30-10:50 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays. Chinese 122 will begin in spring 2016. “China is a growing economic and world power, so learning Chinese opens up avenues for business, education and government opportunities,”…

By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer MONROE – The Monroe school district is withholding payments due to private busing contractors after a number of late arrivals during the first two weeks of school. District Director of Transportation Douglas Guillen said at the Sept. 16 board of education meeting that the confusion could be attributed to…