Category: Sentinel-EBS News

  • GOP is still seeking a debate in So. River

    Democrats, Republicans expect to reach decision by end of this week BY JOHN DUNPHY Staff Writer BY JOHN DUNPHYStaff Writer SOUTH RIVER — With less than two weeks until Election Day, borough Republican candidates say they are still waiting for the Democrats to decide whether they will engage in a debate. “We would love to…

  • Jersey band wants you to try a Cold one

    Cold30 comprised of members from Monmouth, Middlesex BY KAREN E. BOWES Staff Writer BY KAREN E. BOWESStaff Writer Cold30’s (l-r) Danny Pinto, Enzo Bacelo, Jay Robinson, Marc Windler and (sitting) Alan Ambler are all local musicians who will be performing at Stingers in Long Branch next week. MIDDLETOWN — It’s not easy being an emotional…

  • Merit awards OK’d in council’s 3-1 vote

    BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer BY VINCENT TODAROStaff Writer SPOTSWOOD — Municipal employees who go above and beyond may now receive merit stipends, though one official questions the effect it will have on morale. The borough’s administration recommended the new initiative, which would give a one-time stipend to an employee as recommended by the mayor’s…

  • Fans flock to store to see ‘This Old House’ crew

    Master carpenter Norm Abram star of the show at Woodbridge last week BY COLLEEN LUTOLF Staff Writer BY COLLEEN LUTOLFStaff Writer WOODBRIDGE — If learning the ins and outs of installing light dimmers sounds appealing, you may have been one of approximately 2,000 area residents to attend “Meet This Old House” at The Home Depot…

  • Burglaries likely related

    EAST BRUNSWICK — Police are investigating a recent string of residential burglaries that are believed to be related. The three burglaries all took place during the daytime and occurred at residences in the northern section of the township. The first two, both on Sept. 28, took place at a home on North Woodland Avenue, which…

  • Four talk taxes, safety, quality-of-life issues

    Two council seats up for grabs in Jamesburg BY SETH MANDEL Staff Writer BY SETH MANDELStaff Writer JAMESBURG — While running for Middlesex County Freeholder last year, Adam Bushman says, he never stopped thinking about how to help Jamesburg. “When I ran for freeholder, I initially thought it would be a better way to serve…

  • Photo

    JERRY WOLKOWITZ staff “The Wall That Heals,” a half-size replica of the national Vietnam Veterans Memorial, brought thousands to Roosevelt Park, Edison, where it was on display last weekend. Above, Nancy Gooding traces the name of her husband, Sgt. William P. Gooding.

  • Cemetery tour reveals figures of town’s past

    Self-guided excursions in historic village will take place Sat., Sun. BY BRIAN DONAHUE Staff Writer BY BRIAN DONAHUEStaff Writer Personalities of East Brunswick’s past will be brought back to life through re-enactments this weekend in what has become the most popular of the annual tours in the town’s historic district. More educational than spooky in…

  • Council hopeful says report hasmisinformation

    BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer BY VINCENT TODAROStaff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — A Republican council candidate says the township’s Ethical Standards Board included misinformation about him in a report about Mayor William Neary’s dealings with Commerce Bank. The candidate, Walter Decker, said a section of the board’s report that pertains to him was fabricated. Decker…