Category: Sentinel-EBS News

  • Just a drill

    RYAN D. FENSTERMAKER All three East Brunswick fire departments, members of the township’s Rescue Squad and local Boy Scouts conduct a drill March 13 at the Chelsea Assisted Living Facility, Cranbury Road. The drill simulated a fire in a facility with multiple victims.

  • Egg scramble

    JERRY WOLKOWITZ staff Youngsters grab up Easter eggs and treats during Saturday’s egg hunt and hat-bonnet contest, sponsored by the Monroe Township Mother’s Club and the township’s Recreation Department.

  • School tax going up despite budget cuts

    BY JOHN DUNPHY Staff Writer BY JOHN DUNPHYStaff Writer SOUTH RIVER — Despite the elimination of several administrative positions, the school tax rate could increase by 27.5 cents in 2005-06. With a new primary school expected to be completed in time for September, and also due to the lack of an increase in state aid,…

  • School budget brings $133 in avg. tax hike

    More students, tuition and transportation expenses cause increase BY SETH MANDEL Staff Writer BY SETH MANDELStaff Writer HELMETTA — The school tax rate here dropped 69 cents last year. But residents have no such luck this time around, as a proposed budget for 2005-06 calls for a 19-cent increase in the school tax rate. The…

  • Roadwork, equipment purchases part of budget

    BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer BY VINCENT TODAROStaff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — The Town-ship Council has introduced a capital budget totaling $4,429,796, about half of which will be offset by grants or other funding. Mayor William Neary, who put the budget together with the help of administrative staff, read a statement regarding the budget during…

  • Heavenly Farms plans to take shape

    BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer BY VINCENT TODAROStaff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — The township has received another state payment for the purchase of the 148-acre Heavenly Farms property, whose future use will soon be discussed by a community group. The Township Council on Monday passed a resolution to accept $600,000 in state Green Acres money…

  • Greater Media CEO named Broadcaster of the Year

    Greater Media, Inc., Boston, announced that President and Chief Executive Officer Peter Smyth has been selected as the 2005 Radio Wayne Awards’ Broadcaster of the Year. The presentation was made Feb. 12 in conjunction with the 2005 Radio Advertising Bureau National Convention in Atlanta. The annual awards were founded by Radio Ink Magazine in 1992…

  • Unity goal of Corpus Christi pastor

    New leader arrives after decision is made to keep school open BY JOHN DUNPHY Staff Writer BY JOHN DUNPHYStaff Writer MIGUEL JUAREZ staff The Rev. John Brundage recently arrived at Corpus Christi Church after spending many years at a Bridgewater parish. SOUTH RIVER — The Rev. John Brundage may be arriving in the midst of…

  • On Campus

    Jennifer A. Krempecki, daughter of Andrea and David Krempecki of South River, was named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Loyola College in Maryland, Baltimore, where she is a senior majoring in elementary education. She has been listed in “Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges.” Kimberly Kancylarz of East…