Category: Sentinel-EBS News

  • Woman gets DWI after chase by another driver

    Two vehicles collide numerous times in race across East Brunswick EAST BRUNSWICK — What began as a minor car accident last week turned into what police described as a “road rage” incident that saw two women race their cars across town before police could track them down. At the end of the nearly 20-minute chase,…

  • Vintage Park receives Zoning Board approval

    BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer BY VINCENT TODAROStaff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — After months of hearings and changes, a small age-restricted community has been approved at Fern and Cranbury roads. The Zoning Board of Adjustment approved the Vintage Park development, which calls for 45 homes on the site, which is in an R-2 residential zone.…

  • Police arrest workers at five township spas

    EAST BRUNSWICK — A month-long police investigation of several massage parlors in the township led to the arrests of 11 workers, including three on prostitution charges. The investigation began in March after a tip was made to police about unlicensed spas operating along West Prospect Street, Route 18 and Cranbury Road. While, in the past,…

  • Town prioritizes lands for possible purchases

    Town could begin acquiring properties within the next year BY SETH MANDEL Staff Writer BY SETH MANDELStaff Writer MONROE — In an effort to preserve the town’s rural character, officials have compiled a list of properties to add to the township’s existing open space program. Planning Board member Joe Montanti, who is spearheading the project,…

  • Amazin’ kids

    PHOTOSBY MIGUEL JUAREZ staff East Brunswick’s Warnsdorfer Elementary School held an Amazing Americans Day celebration Saturday, when students and staff participated in events and projects dedicated to honor the accomplishments of various famous people. Above, Chris Cap, 6, as Mickey Mantle, aims a baseball at a line of teddy bears. At left, Spencer Pincus, 5,…

  • Councilwoman says hiring of architect is premature

    BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer BY VINCENT TODAROStaff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — Township officials hope to start work at Heavenly Farms with a parking lot, dog park and multi-use facility. But the Township Council recently had to reject an initial set of bids for the dog park because the prices were higher than anticipated. And,…

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    Residents of New Jersey will head to the polls on Tuesday to cast their ballots on Board of Education members and budget proposals for the 2005-06 school year.

  • Krenzel, Londensky among fall candidates

    BY JOHN DUNPHY Staff Writer BY JOHN DUNPHYStaff Writer SOUTH RIVER — Three familiar faces and one newcomer have thrown their hats into the ring for two seats opening on the Borough Council this year. Democratic incumbent Arthur Londensky will seek a third term on the council in November, along with Democrat Laura Lipkin. The…

  • Crafty project

    PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY staff Above, Genielle Wihder, 8, of Monroe, a member of the MOJASPHE Girl Scout Troop 1044, and Estelle Bach admire the handiwork of the custom tissue box they made together at the Senior Village of Monroe on April 8.