Category: Sentinel-EBS News

  • Committee, developers in talks on snuff mill

    Mayor expects decision soon on new concept plan for mill property BY SETH MANDEL Staff Writer BY SETH MANDELStaff Writer HELMETTA — Borough officials have met with six prospective developers recently and may soon choose a “concept plan” for the snuff mill property. Mayor Nancy Martin expected the borough’s Redevelopment Committee to present the concept…

  • Self-published author hopes to hit it big

    BY BRYAN SABELLA Staff Writer BY BRYAN SABELLAStaff Writer METUCHEN — Just about anything can trigger a vivid memory. A particular scent, an old song, a casual remark. That’s the idea behind a Metuchen mother of three’s ambitious new publishing venture. Cindy O’Neill’s “Mothballs in My Attic” (MIMA) is an interactive book designed to bring…

  • It’s a small world

    JEFF GRANIT staff Students parade in costume during an assembly that was part of the annual Cultural Fair at Lawrence Brook Elementary School in East Brunswick Feb. 3.

  • E.B. council gets earful on zoning, police issues

    BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer BY VINCENT TODAROStaff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — The township’s move to increase the number of alternate members on the Zoning Board of Adjustment came under scrutiny Monday. Robert Tagliente, a Republican who unsuccessfully ran for council in 2002, questioned why the town needs to add alternates to its Zoning Board…

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  • Jamesburg Elks to hold Valentine’s Day Dance

    Jamesburg Elks Lodge No. 2180 will sponsor a Valentine’s Day Dance from 7 p.m. to midnight on Feb. 12 at the lodge, 74 W. Railroad Ave. The event will feature a buffet dinner, beer, wine, soda and dancing. For more information and advance tickets, call Frank or Maxine at (732) 521-8349 or Stan or Judy…

  • Youngsters invited to free concert in E.B.

    Dawnie’s Silly Critter Talk, a free concert for children ages 2-9, will be held at 10 a.m. on Feb. 8 at Borders Book Music and Cafe, MidState Mall, Route 18, East Brunswick. For more information, call (732) 238-7000.

  • E.B. groups to focus on nutrition, fitness

    Board concerned about unhealthy eating, students skipping meals EAST BRUNSWICK — In an age when vending machines with candy are often a teenager’s best friend, school officials are reviewing what can be done to improve fitness and nutrition among students. Jo-Ellen Basaman, assistant superintendent for student activities, and Frank Noppenberger, supervisor of athletics and physical…

  • Singing stars

    JEFF GRANIT staff Students perform during the Choir Festival, which involves a workshop atmosphere in which students from all 11 East Brunswick schools learn from each other and with the help of a visiting conductor.