Category: Sentinel-EBS Opinion
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Obituaries
Obituaries SELMA POPICK BLUMENTHAL, 75, of Monroe died April 28 at home. Surviving are her husband, Arthur; two daughters, Nancy Engel of Monroe and Donna Benson of Scottsdale, Ariz.; a brother, Gerald Popick of Allentown, Pa.; and two grandchildren. Services were held at Mount Sinai Memorial Chapels, East Brunswick. Interment was in Floral Park Cemetery,…
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Alliance urges awareness of osteoporosis
Alliance urges awareness of osteoporosis May is National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month. The National Osteoporosis Foundation and Bayshore Health Alliance are underscoring the link between height loss and vertebral fractures by asking Americans an important question, "Are you losing height?," and advising them to talk to a health care provider about being evaluated for…
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Board finally got it right with choice of Magistro as superintendent
Once again, East Brunswick is so fortunate to have the gracious Jo Ann Magistro, Ed.D., as superintendent of schools. She expressed her thanks to the community for its support of the budget and credits community input for the success experienced. Then she stated that "we will continue to identify cost-effective means," which clearly explains the…
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Baker, King will again
lead E.B. school board By vincent todaroStaff Writer lead E.B. school board By vincent todaro Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — Two weeks after an election in which its school budget was approved, the Board of Education decided to keep its leadership the same. At its reorganization meeting Tuesday night, the board voted unanimously for Michael…
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America Cancer Society thanks volunteers
On behalf of the American Cancer Society of New Jersey and New York, and in celebration of Volunteer Appreciation Week April 27-May 3, we extend our sincere gratitude to the thousands of volunteers in central New Jersey who continuously show outstanding commitment in the fight against cancer. Thanks to American Cancer Society volunteers, we are…
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New volunteers sought for high school’s Project Graduation
The end of the school year is fast approaching, and members of the East Brunswick High School (EBHS) Project Graduation Committee are hard at work. Project Graduation is an alcohol- and drug-free all-night event sponsored by the high school PTSA and the Project Graduation Committee. It is held the evening of graduation and is meant…
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Community support was key to success of E.B. school budget
Community support was key to success of E.B. school budget This is an open letter to the community of East Brunswick. On behalf of the children who attend East Brunswick Public Schools, I would like to thank the community for its support in the April 15 school election. The positive results of the election ensure…
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Two options seen as way to aid passenger rail service
In the late 1980’s and early 1990’s, housing and population growth reached staggering levels in the Route 1 corridor region. During those years, as a member of the New Jersey General Assembly, I maintained a steadfast commitment to advancing efforts to mitigate traffic and relieve congestion throughout the 14th Legislative District. That’s why I fought…
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Successful candidate looks forward to new job
I would like to thank everyone who supported me in my election to the Board of Education. I am proud to have been elected by the voters of South River. I truly care about our children, and I want the best possible education that we can give them. As parents and members of this community,…
