Category: Sentinel-EBS News

  • ‘First Aid’ next up for library parenting series

    Baby and Me, a series of informational programs designed for newer parents, will continue with a discussion titled “First Aid for Parents” at 10 a.m. on March 4 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. A member of the East Brunswick First Aid Squad will teach participants how to react in an…

  • Raritan Valley YMCA receives $40,000 grant

    EAST BRUNSWICK — The Raritan Valley YMCA’s program for infants and toddlers will hit the ground running when it opens its doors at a new facility on Tices Lane in June. The YMCA has been awarded a $40,000 grant for its start-up program by Colonel’s Kids, KFC’s national charity, and the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF).…

  • Education foundation seeking ways to expand

    Monroe group doled out more than $37,000 in grants this year BY SETH MANDEL Staff Writer BY SETH MANDELStaff Writer MONROE — Despite awarding 21 grants in excess of $37,000 to township schools this year, the Monroe Education Foundation is still not satisfied. “We would have loved to have funded more programs,” foundation President Richard…

  • Three women chosen as outstanding achievers

    Greater Media Newspapers launches new awards program BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer BY CLARE MARIE CELANOStaff Writer Chris Kelly staff Greater Media Newspapers Publisher Kevin Wittman presents an award to Dr. Ann Sweany (r), a finalist in the Greater Women of Central New Jersey awards program in the field of health care. Women of…

  • Milltown man wants testing at Mill Pond

    Town moving ahead with plans to redevelop surrounding area BY SETH MANDEL Staff Writer BY SETH MANDELStaff Writer MILLTOWN — Now that the Ford Avenue redevelopment area has been tested for contamination, some residents want nearby Mill Pond tested as well. Borough resident Charlie Jegou said that decision rests with the state Department of Environmental…

  • Women’s speaker series kicks off this weekend

    Community group to hold six discussions at E. Brunswick Museum BY ANDREA OLIVIO Staff Writer BY ANDREA OLIVIOStaff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — The roles of women and their cultural significance will be explored in a series of Sunday afternoon discussions that begin this weekend. Set up by the Historic Village of Old Bridge Community Group…

  • Women’s cancer support center has new location

    The WISE Center offers services, products from Cranbury Rd. office BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer BY VINCENT TODAROStaff Writer JEFF GRANIT staff Jeanne Rooney, president of the WISE Center in East Brunswick, moves the Perometer 350S as it uses infrared beams to take measurements of Stacy Siregar’s leg. EAST BRUNSWICK — The township is now…

  • Playwright sees some of himself in character

    North Brunswick BY SANDI CARPELLO Correspondent BY SANDI CARPELLOCorrespondent NORTH BRUNSWICK — Up until three years ago, M. Lennon Perricone had never even been to the theater. But in a dramatic turn of events, the 46-year-old North Brunswick resident and high school dropout is now establishing himself as one of the most ambitious playwrights in…

  • Celebrating the new year

    PHOTOSBY MIGUEL JUAREZ staff Conan Chen, 8, of North Brunswick, does a kung fu demonstration during the FCD Chinese School’s belated Chinese New Year celebration Saturday at the East Brunswick Public Library. At left, Sara Zhong, 7, of Edison, performs a traditional Chinese dance.