Category: Sentinel-EBS Opinion
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Charging parkway tolls keeps taking a large toll
Charging parkway tolls keeps taking a large toll When campaigning for governor in 2001, Democratic candidate James McGreevey talked about eliminating tolls on the Garden State Parkway by 2007. McGreevey did not seem to have much conviction about actually eliminating tolls, however. Pressure by Republican Bret Schundler — who said he would eliminate the parkway’s…
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Obituaries
Linda Brewer Marcinczyk Obituaries Linda Brewer Marcinczyk Mrs. Marcinczyk, 56, of Sayreville died May 17 in Raritan Bay Medical center, Old Bridge division. She was predeceased by her husband, Edward Marcinczyk. Surviving are a daughter, Cindy Marcinczyk of the Laurence Harbor section of Old Bridge; two brothers, Robert Brewer of the Parlin section of Sayreville…
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Panel seeking to spread autism awareness in N.J.
Panel seeking to spread autism awareness in N.J. Researchers estimate that as many as one in 150 people are affected by autism spectrum disorders in New Jersey and worldwide. These disorders include autism, Asperger’s disorder and pervasive developmental disorder-not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS). While researchers and scientists in New Jersey continue to lead efforts to find…
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Boro in better position with latest proposals
Boro in better position with latest proposals The new plans submitted to Helmetta for the redevelopment of the snuff mill property show that the borough has played its cards right. The resubmissions from the three developers interested in the project reflect the primary request from the community — that any future housing on the site…
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Drodz rates a tip of the hat for service to schools
We would like to publicly extend our thanks to Margaret Drozd, who is ending her third term on the Spotswood Board of Education, having served two years as president. With the enactment of the CARES (Children’s Afterschool Recreation and Enrichment at Spotswood) program in the schools, the subsequent planning and successful passage of the referendum,…
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E.B. seniors treated to memorable ‘prom’ night
On Thursday, April 15, students at East Brunswick High School had a "prom" night and dinner for the seniors of East Brunswick. I attended, and I enjoyed the friendliness of the students as they danced with us and served the food that they and their parents had made. It was a wonderful evening, and I…
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Obituaries
Martin Calabro Obituaries Martin Calabro Mr. Calabro, 77, of South River died April 27 at home. Surviving are his wife, Rachel Ferri Calabro; a brother-in-law, Victor Munger; two sisters-in-law, Helen Ferri and Mary Ann Ferri Pisa; and several nieces and nephews. A Mass was offered at Corpus Christi Church, South River. Interment was in Gate…
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EBHS does it again in national competition
I was delighted to discover this morning that our East Brunswick High School (EBHS) kids have done it again and come in first in the We the People national competition sponsored by the Center for Civic Education. For 15 of the last 16 years, our high school team has consistently placed among the top 10…
