Category: Sentinel-EBS News

By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer There will be little change in borough hall for South River and Jamesburg, according to Nov. 3 election results. In South River, Republican Mayor John Krenzel, with 1,063 votes, staved off the Democratic challenger and former council president, Thomas Roselli, who received 1,001 votes. Democratic incumbent Shawn Haussermann and newcomer…

By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer HELMETTA — By an overwhelming majority, borough voters have opted for change, ousting the current mayor and defeating a slate of candidates aligned with her. In an election night landslide, Borough Council President Christopher Slavicek, running on the “Aligning Helmetta’s Future” ticket, recorded 372 votes, approximately 63 percent of the…

By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer MONROE — After nearly three decades with Mayor Richard Pucci in office, Monroe will have a new mayor in 2016. Council President Gerald Tamburro, a Democrat, will succeed Pucci, who chose not to see re-election. Tamburro defeated Republican Martin Hermann and independent candidate Ken Chiarella during the Nov. 3 general…

A new Prescription Drug Discount Card Program announced by Middlesex County Freeholder Blanquita Valenti is aimed at helping to lower prescription drug costs for those who pay the full price for their medications. The program, developed in conjunction with ProAct Inc., is offered to the county and residents at no cost, with no pre-requisites or…

By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Theresa Moffat of Old Bridge checks out the crates of apples during the 50th Apple Festival of the Madison Township Historical Society of Old Bridge on Nov. 8. There were apples and sweets galore during Madison Township Historical Society’s celebration of the 50th Apple Festival. The festival was held from…

Following on the heels of Fire Prevention Week and the county’s Firefighter and EMS Volunteer Appreciation Day, the Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders has released a high-quality fire safety video that offers tips and strategies on how to prevent fires and keep safe during such emergencies. “Fire Prevention and Safety: A Family Approach” was…

Elaine M. Flynn Middlesex County Clerk Elaine M. Flynn has been sworn in as the vice president of the Constitutional Officers Association of New Jersey (COANJ). The COANJ includes all registers, surrogates, sheriffs and county clerks in the state. The officials work together to promote the best practices in each county office and also submit…

– Brandeis Committee will gather Nov. 16 Fraidy Reiss of Unchained At Last, an organization dedicated to helping women and girls leave or avoid marriages not of their choosing, will be the guest speaker at the next gathering of the Brandeis National Com

By CHRISTINE BARCIA Staff Writer Walk-in health care clinics at pharmacies are booming as customers demand quick service. METRO CREATIVE SERVICES Quick and convenient are two words typically associated with fast foods or ATMs, not health care services. A growing trend is changing that as retail-based clinics (RBC) are popping up in drugstores and supermarkets…