Category: Sentinel-EBS News

  • Car break-ins, thefts continue on weekend

    Car break-ins, thefts continue on weekend EAST BRUNSWICK — A rash of car thefts and vehicular break-ins outside Route 18 businesses continued Saturday and Sunday for the second straight weekend. Police said a 1994 Honda Civic was reported stolen at 3 p.m. Sunday from the parking lot at Kmart. The vehicle, owned by a 26-year-old…

  • Space issues on table at upcoming meetings

    One goal is to enablestudents to attend theclosest elementary school BY VINCENT TODAROStaff Writer One goal is to enable students to attend the closest elementary school BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer East Brunswick EAST BRUNSWICK — Discussions on the lack of space and need for improvements at the elementary and middle schools will continue at…

  • Rt. 18 accident results in death of Parlin man

    BY VINCENT TODAROStaff Writer Rt. 18 accident results in death of Parlin man BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — A 60-year-old man was killed early Tuesday morning when he drove through a red light and was hit by a tractor trailer, according to police. William Fay, 60, of Parlin was driving a Buick…

  • Four mayoral hopefuls talk snuff mill, taxes

    Helmetta candidates offer some common, some differing views on issues BY TARA PETERSENStaff Writer BY TARA PETERSEN Staff Writer Helmetta HELMETTA — The right ideas for redevelopment and reducing taxes may play a part in determining who the borough’s next mayor will be. Although the four candidates running for mayor this fall recognize the same…

  • Council buys property in front of high school

    BY VINCENT TODAROStaff Writer BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — If no sledding takes place on the hill at East Brunswick High School this year, it will be due only to a lack of snow. At a meeting Monday night, the Township Council took action to set aside $1,125,000 for the purchase of…

  • Burglaries reported in

    E. Brunswick Burglaries reported in EAST BRUNSWICK — Police are looking for suspects in connection with burglaries at four residences in the northern area of the township. The burglaries were reported Sept. 16 at the Lake Avenue apartments, the Taylor Avenue apartments and the Crosspointe complex. The first incident was reported when a 22-year-old Taylor…

  • Police make several drug, assault arrests

    BY TARA PETERSENStaff Writer BY TARA PETERSEN Staff Writer JAMESBURG — A call about a disturbance on Buckelew Avenue resulted in three related arrests and spawned a further investigation, police said. Around 5 p.m. Saturday, police responded to a fight that had reportedly broken out, Police Chief David Lester said. Upon their arrival, responding officers…

  • WWII vet gets medals 60 years after service

    BY VINCENT TODAROStaff Writer WWII vet gets medals 60 years after service BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer Rep. Rush Holt presents Robert Miller with six medals for his service in the U.S. Air Force. SPOTSWOOD — While lost in the Philippines during World War II, Robert Miller had more pressing matters on his mind than…

  • Man accused of pulling knife on police officer

    BY TARA PETERSENStaff Writer Man accused of pulling knife on police officer BY TARA PETERSEN Staff Writer MILLTOWN — A New Brunswick man was arrested last week after he allegedly pulled a knife on a police officer who had stopped him for speeding. Police charged David Garcia Hernandez, 40, with aggravated assault, possession of a…