Category: Sentinel-EBS News

  • Board surprised by change in development application

    Builder sought approvalbefore new master plan provisions took effect By tara petersenStaff Writer Builder sought approval before new master plan provisions took effect By tara petersen Staff Writer MONROE — When the Planning Board tabled an application last week for an eight-lot subdivision, it meant more than just a postponement. Developer Gary Fleischhauer, represented by…

  • Irwin parents say board’s decision presents hazard

    Board president defends bus route cut; suggests parents find alternatives By vincent todaroStaff Writer Irwin parents say board’s decision presents hazard Board president defends bus route cut; suggests parents find alternatives By vincent todaro Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — The fallout from budget cuts is being felt as parents last week demanded that bus routes…

  • Creativity comes first for artist

    Judith Stein By tara petersenStaff Writer Judith Stein’s works on exhibit through September at local gallery By tara petersen Staff Writer Judith Stein MONROE —Judith Stein is as proud of her contribution as an art teacher as she is as an artist. Stein’s own abstract paintings, sketches and collages line the walls of her Rossmoor…

  • Another adult community is approved

    By tara petersenStaff Writer Another adult community is approved By tara petersen Staff Writer MONROE — More than 600 homes will be built as part of a retirement community that was recently approved. The Planning Board listened to a presentation from U.S. Home at its Aug. 28 meeting and voted to give preliminary approval for…

  • Office on Aging lists calendar of events

    Office on Aging lists calendar of events The Monroe Township Office on Aging will offer a variety of upcoming events at the Monroe Township Senior Center, 1 Municipal Plaza. The Friends of the Senior Center Inc. will hold its monthly meeting Sept. 9 at 1:30 p.m. The Ru-All fall program will begin Sept. 11. Programs…

  • Resident familiar with issues named to board

    By vincent todaroStaff Writer By vincent todaro Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — A resident who has been active for years in school district issues has been appointed to serve the remainder of Charles King’s term on the Board of Education. Scott Luxenberg was nominated at the board’s Aug. 28 meeting and took his seat that…

  • Some want merit increases to replace longevity raises

    By vincent todaroStaff Writer Some want merit increases to replace longevity raises By vincent todaro Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — Longevity raises, something that township officials have sought to eliminate, became a topic of public discussion last week. Township Business Administrator James White said at the Aug. 25 Township Council meeting that during past negotiations…

  • Officials: Signs must come down

    By vincent todaroStaff Writer By vincent todaro Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — Advertising signs from private businesses are creating "visual pollution," according to some who spoke at last week’s Township Council meeting. David Seiden, a former member and president of the Board of Education, spoke during the public portion of the meeting and said he…

  • Suspect charged in two local armed robberies

    Police found suspectstanding outside store,watching parking lot By brian donahueStaff Writer Police found suspect standing outside store, watching parking lot By brian donahue Staff Writer A man believed to have robbed women outside area shopping centers was nabbed Friday when police found him standing at a mall entrance watching customers walk to their cars. East…