Category: Sentinel-EBS Opinion
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Moving on
PHOTOSBY JEFF GRANIT staff Above: Graduates proceed along the school track to the football field at Monroe Township High School for class of 2006 commencement exercises June 22. Below: Sasha Potter (r) cheers for a fellow classmate during the graduation ceremony.
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Local grads set to face the world in Olympiad
EBHS, Manalapan teens headed to international chemistry competition BY CHRISTINE GRIMALDI Staff Writer BY CHRISTINE GRIMALDIStaff Writer Andrew Freddo EAST BRUNSWICK – Two local graduates share a knowledge of chemistry that may scale Olympic proportions. East Brunswick’s Alexander Zozula, salutatorian for his graduating class last week, and Manalapan High School valedictorian Andrew Freddo have earned…
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Council’s action on webmaster was ill-advised
I am a resident of Milltown. I watch all the Borough Council meetings on Channel 22. It is repeatedly said how much Milltown needs volunteers. As the wife of a volunteer, I would like to give you my perspective. My husband, Chris Grotkopf, was at one time simultaneously involved with the Milltown Revitalization Committee, Channel…
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Save historic boro homestead, honor Whitehead family
In order to build a parking lot that never materialized, South River’s Tabernacle Baptist Church demolished its own 90-year-old house of worship in 1998. Now it intends to demolish another of the borough’s historic structures, the former Whitehead homestead at 124 Main St. Unfortunately, whatever benefit the church derives from this act will be more…
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Boro must act to preserve Milltown’s historic charm
With two applications pending that would do away with historic Milltown homes in favor of new construction, it’s high time that borough officials begin considering ways to preserve the town’s character and charm. As members of the borough’s Revitalization Committee recently stated in a letter to the Borough Council, action must be taken to protect…
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Time-out a good idea for state government
Greg Bean Coda I might be missing something, but it’s tough to see the downside. As negotiations between the New Jersey Assembly and Gov. Jon Corzine continue to deteriorate, and adopting a budget that closes a $4 billion gap before the July 1 deadline becomes increasingly unlikely, a familiar specter is raising its head. If…
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Best of the Class of 2006
East Brunswick High School Valedictorian: Dennis Jang Age: 18 GPA: 4.764 SAT Score: 2290 College: Brown University, Rhode Island Intended Major: Applied math; Jang intends to choose one of the many concentrations within the field at a later time. Academic Success Strategy: “I’ve worked hard,” Jang said. “Some classes I guess are more difficult than…
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Future Leaders honored at first annual luncheon
JEFFGRANIT staff Thomas Kemble, Scott Ginsberg, Paul Sadowski, Louides Ferdinand and Justin Devy display their plaques at the Future Leaders luncheon at Branches in West Long Branch. Greater Media Newspapers recognized young achievers at a luncheon held at Branches banquet hall in West Long Branch June 15. Valley National Bank sponsored the event, which was…
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Two school proposals subject of 6/28 meeting
BY SETH MANDEL Staff Writer BY SETH MANDELStaff Writer MONROE – The Board of Education next week will host a public presentation on the status of its proposed elementary and high school buildings. Board member Joseph Homoki said officials want the public to be aware of the progress of each proposal, which were approved in…
