Category: Sentinel-EBS Opinion
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Guest Column Erik R. Solberg Principal responds to criticism
Guest Column Erik R. Solberg Principal responds to criticism I would like to respond to the letter to the editor ("Program for Autistic Does Not Offer Proper Education") published in the Oct. 25 issue of the Sentinel concerning our public school program — the Academy Learning Center (ALC) for students with autism and multiple disabilities,…
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Restaurant, family thanked for Halloweenfest
We would like to take to take this opportunity to thank the Ria Mar Restaurant in South River and the Baptista family of South River. On Halloween the Ria Mar gave the children of South River a wonderful party. They had food, dancing, prizes and plenty of candy. As parents of children in these times,…
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Residents made breast cancer walks successful
On behalf of the American Cancer Society, l would like to thank the residents of Central New Jersey for their generosity and support of our annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walks. Close to 2,000 walkers and more than 150 volunteers participated in this year’s local events, held at Princeton Forrestal Village and The Club…
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New zoning takes hold
The changing of the zoning in the southwestern section of East Brunswick to allow far fewer houses than were previously permitted is easily among the most controversial and debated issues the township has faced in recent years. In 1999, residents packed repeated township meetings to express their views on the ordinance, which had been recommended…
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Have your say on Tuesday
In these times when our nation is under attack by terrorism, when our lives have been changed due to unprecedented threats to our well-being, and when our values and attention have shifted to demand increased security and greater protection from authorities, it is perhaps more important than ever before to exercise one of our finest…
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Troublesome house will be demolished by new owner
Staff Writer By lynn K. Barra Troublesome house will be demolished by new owner Jerry Wolkowitz This house at 273 Gatzmer Ave., Jamesburg, which neighbors say has been the site of health and safety hazards, is scheduled to be demolished. JAMESBURG — The rats reportedly living at 273 Gatzmer Ave. will need to find a…
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Soccer club thanks high school coaches, players
East Brunswick High School boys varsity soccer coach Dan Hayston is enjoying one of the finest seasons in his long and very successful coaching career. But even with visions of Greater Middlesex Conference and state championships dancing in his head, Coach Hayston took hours from his busy schedule recently to conduct a highly successful clinic…
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$10K missing from home after men pretended to be workers
Staff Writer By lynn K. Barra MONROE — Police are investigating the theft of more than $10,000 in cash from a Spotswood-Englishtown Road residence. While raking leaves on his front lawn Oct. 24, an 83-year-old male resident of the house observed two white males in a dark-colored station wagon, without a front license plate, pull…
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High school reopened Mon.; test results inconclusive
High school reopened Mon.; test results inconclusive By lynn K. Barra Staff Writer MONROE — School officials reopened Monroe High School on Monday after it was closed for six school days following a series of illnesses among teachers and staff members earlier this month. The school was first evacuated on Oct. 18 after 20 staff…
