Category: Sentinel-EBS News

  • The Helmetta Candidates … Council: two three-year terms, One one-year term

    What do you like best about Helmetta and what could make it better? Sandra Lynn Buchan (I) Seeking one-year unexpired term Buchan, 35, is employed as customer relations manager with Malouf Auto Group. She has been a Helmetta resident for 20 years. She is a graduate of Spotswood High School and holds several certifications in…

  • The Jamesburg Candidates … Council: two three-year terms

    What are the greatest challenges facing Jamesburg today? Adam R. Bushman (R) Bushman, 41, and his wife Barbara have resided in Jamesburg over 14 years. They have two children, ages 10 and 7. He is employed as a software quality engineer with Telcordia Technologies. Currently pursuing a Ph.D., Bushman has a degree in political science…

  • Signs of election are everywhere, it seems

    BY SETH MANDEL Staff Writer BY SETH MANDELStaff Writer Monroe officials say problems with political signs have worsened The abundance of political signs in Monroe continues to be an issue, despite concerns township officials raised previously. “The craziness has gone to madness,” Mayor Richard Pucci said at a Township Council meeting Monday, noting that it…

  • The Milltown Candidates … Council: two three-year terms

    What are your thoughts on the current governing body and what they have or have not done to serve Milltown William Deinzer* (D) Deinzer, 44, has a wife Cindy, and children Zachary, 12, and Hailey, 6. A lifelong borough resident, Deinzer is employed as deputy superintendent of the Middlesex County Department of Weights and Measures.…

  • First aid squad seeks OK for pension plan

    Rescuers say LOSAP will help replenish ranks BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer East Brunswick residents will not only decide the control of the local governing body in next week’s election. They are also being asked to approve pensions for first aid volunteers. A public question on the township’s Nov. 2 ballot asks voters’ permission for…

  • Views shared on local politics at E.B. meeting

    BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer BY VINCENT TODAROStaff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — The last Township Council meeting before the election provided its share of fireworks between the two political parties. Joseph Iaria, a plaintiff in the 6-acre zoning lawsuit against the township and an attorney, criticized the Democrats’ record, saying Mayor William Neary and his…

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    FARRAH MAFFAI staff One of many scary scenes along the Halloween Haunted River Walk in Milltown on Friday. More photos, page 16.

  • The South River Candidates … Council: two three-year terms, one one-year term

    Joanne Dembinski* (D) Seeking three-year term Dembinski, 50, has lived in South River for 49 years. She is a registered nurse with an associates degree in applied sciences. Dembinski is a current councilwoman completing her second term in office. She chairs the Public Safety Committee and was chairwoman of the Department of Public Works from…

  • Freeholder candidates look to bring change

    BY SUE M. MORGAN Staff Writer BY SUE M. MORGANStaff Writer Like the current Boston Red Sox, three Republican candidates for freeholder hope they can reverse the trend of Democrats controlling the seven-member body. East Brunswick resident Frank Coury is attempting to return to the Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders after over a 30-year…