Category: Sentinel-EBS Opinion
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High school orchestra makes history in school and state 110 East Brunswick students invited to perform in Chicago
Staff Writer By nicole c. vaccaro High school orchestra makes history in school and state 110 East Brunswick students invited to perform in Chicago JEFF HUNTLEY East Brunswick High School orchestra director Gordon Tedeschi focuses in on his students during practice last Wednesday. EBHS was one of only three high schools selected to perform at…
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Monroe’s teachers rally again as contract negotiations continue About 300 turn out to press Board of Education for a settlement
Staff Writer By brian piech Monroe’s teachers rally again as contract negotiations continue About 300 turn out to press Board of Education for a settlement JEFF HUNTLEY Monroe’s teachers and bus drivers rally for pay raises outside Woodland School on Jan. 10. MONROE — Members of the education association rallied prior to the Jan. 10.…
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Teen program extends thanks, seeks support
I write this letter on behalf of our Teen Activity Program (TAP). We would like to thank American Legion Post No. 253, Spotswood, for letting us use the post hall on Dec. 15 for our annual holiday dance. TAP is designed to give the seventh- and eighth-graders in Spotswood, Helmetta and the area of Immaculate…
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‘Zero tolerance’ working for Milltown schools Officials report: No students suspended during 1999-2000 school year
Staff Writer By nicole c. vaccaro ‘Zero tolerance’ working for Milltown schools Officials report: No students suspended during 1999-2000 school year MARIE ORTIZ The Milltown school district follows a strict “zero tolerance” policy regarding inappropriate behavior. Signs located outside Parkview School indicate no loitering after dark or smoking on school property will be tolerated. MILLTOWN…
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East Brunswick must enforce speed limits on residential roads
As a longtime resident of Eggers Street in East Brunswick, I wonder what could be done to stop the speeding in the area. My home is located in the middle of an S-curve, and it becomes a dangerous event when I want to cross the street to visit my neighbors. Crossing the street would not…
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Humane Society offers important tips to keep pets safe in winter
With the arrival of cold weather, the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) asks area residents to think about their pets’ needs during winter. In New Jersey, state law (4:22-17) mandates that any animal in a person’s care must be provided with proper shelter or protection from the weather. Violators may be subject to…
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Career day
John Andreula, Lauren Balog, Justin Rabin and Jessica Principale speak to students during alumni career day at East Brunswick High School on Friday. JEFF HUNTLEY
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Schoenly School to get a new principal Old Bridge resident Catherine Arabia
Schoenly School to get a new principal Old Bridge resident Catherine Arabia will begin Feb. 7 By brian piech Staff Writer SPOTSWOOD — Catherine Arabia will take over as principal of Schoenly School on Feb. 7. Arabia is a resident of Old Bridge and considers Spotswood to be part of her community. She is the…
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Peer Mediation working for Spotswood students Students focus on working out disputes with one another
Staff Writer By brian piech Peer Mediation working for Spotswood students Students focus on working out disputes with one another JEFF HUNTLEY Students participated in a peer mediation program at Appleby School, Spotswood, last Friday. SPOTSWOOD — Students are learning to work out their disputes through communication, thanks to the Peer Mediation program. In Peer…
