Category: Sentinel-EBS News

  • $1.7M grant will fund

    Grekoski Park project SOUTH RIVER — Grekoski Park soon will undergo a series of improvements and significant expansion. Major construction at the park on Whitehead Avenue is scheduled to begin in December and reach completion in the fall of 2004. On Friday, Mayor Robert Szegeti led a ground-breaking ceremony at the park to announce the…

  • The South River Candidates …

    The South River Candidates … The South River Candidates … John M. Krenzel (R) Krenzel is a lifelong resident of South River. He has served in leadership positions in various organizations such as the Boy Scouts, where he attained the rank of Eagle and was an assistant scoutmaster. Krenzel attended St. Mary’s School, South River…

  • Officials clash on vote for Main Street plan

    Councilman claimsthat mayor triedto silence him BY VINCENT TODAROStaff Writer Officials clash on vote for Main Street plan Councilman claims that mayor tried to silence him BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer SPOTSWOOD — A borough councilman is crying foul over the Planning Board attorney’s recent decision against letting him vote on a major application. Councilman…

  • Local men are suspects in numerous burglaries

    Police consideringcharges in dozens of burglaries BY JOLENE HARTStaff Writer Local men are suspects in numerous burglaries Police considering charges in dozens of burglaries BY JOLENE HART Staff Writer John Golka Police say the arrests of two local men may bring closure to a string of residential and commercial burglaries that have plagued Middlesex County…

  • Seeing theater life from behind the wicked stage

    BY SUE M. MORGANStaff Writer Seeing theater life from behind the wicked stage BY SUE M. MORGAN Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — Those who work behind the scenes in the nation’s community theaters will get their time in the spotlight in a new comedy opening at Playhouse 22 this weekend. "Two on the Aisle, Three…

  • Photo

    JEFF GRANIT staff A display of skeletons, graves and gobblins in front of a residence on Hooker Street, Jamesburg, is sure to catch the eye of passers-by.

  • Administrator indicted on misconduct charge

    Spotswood official BY KATHY BARATTA& VINCENT TODAROStaff Writers Administrator indicted on misconduct charge Spotswood official’s charges stem from previous position BY KATHY BARATTA & VINCENT TODARO Staff Writers Jacqueline Ascione will take a "leave of absence" from her position as Spotswood business administrator after being indicted by a state Superior Court grand jury last week…

  • Four in mayoral race speak at recent forum

    Helmetta candidatesair views and answerresidents BY TARA PETERSENStaff Writer Four in mayoral race speak at recent forum Helmetta candidates air views and answer residents’ questions BY TARA PETERSEN Staff Writer HELMETTA — In a forum attended by about 30 residents, the borough’s four mayoral candidates each shared their views last week. The debate, sponsored by…

  • GOP focusing on land deals in county race

    Democrats toutachievements onfreeholders board BY VINCENT TODAROStaff Writer GOP focusing on land deals in county race Democrats tout achievements on freeholders board BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer Adam Bushman Middlesex County Republicans are hoping this is the year they finally regain representation on the Board of Chosen Freeholders. The party is running David Barry and…