Category: Sentinel-EBS News

  • $28M Churchill makeover, additions nearly completed

    Gym and cafetoriumamong core facilities to be ready for Sept. 9 By vincent todaroStaff Writer $28M Churchill makeover, additions nearly completed Gym and cafetorium CHRIS KELLY The new front entrance at Churchill Junior High School is part of $28 million worth of work, most of which will be completed in time for the school year.…

  • Park Savers present 8 school site options

    School officials: All properties were evaluated before deciding on park By tara petersenStaff Writer Park Savers present 8 school site options By tara petersen Staff Writer The key opposition group to siting a high school in Monroe’s Thompson Park has presented a list of alternative locations. Park Savers, whose members want to block the use…

  • A century of Spotswood captured in new book

    By jennifer domeStaff Writer A century of Spotswood captured in new book By jennifer dome Staff Writer Vincent O. Woodmansee, Spotswood’s police chief from 1951 until his death in 1965, was the only paid, full-time officer on a force of 12. He became well-known for establishing a bicycle safety program. SPOTSWOOD — After more than…

  • Program a hit for both kids and their buddies

    By tara petersenStaff Writer Program a hit for both kids and their buddies By tara petersen Staff Writer MONROE — Try it, you’ll like it, say those involved with the popular buddy program at the Monroe Township Library. Six-year-old Matthew Cocorikis said he enjoys the reading and math partner programs, both of which he joined…

  • Calvano: Conflict or not, disclose pertinent info

    By vincent todaroStaff Writer Calvano: Conflict or not, disclose pertinent info By vincent todaro Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — A debate, argued along political party lines, was spawned at last week’s Township Council meeting when a councilwoman said Mayor William Neary should have disclosed information related to a proposal currently on the table. Councilwoman Christi…

  • Artists of Concordia to display work

    By tara petersenStaff Writer By tara petersen Staff Writer MONROE — The retirement community of Concordia will hold its fifth annual arts festival next week. According to Donna Marie Gelesky, Clubhouse director, the Aug. 27 event is expected to feature 101 artists, all from Concordia, and 219 individual works. Guests can view the artwork anytime…

  • Grain farmer shares views on crops, family, building

    If Jim Etsch is notfarming, chances arehe By tara petersenStaff Writer If Jim Etsch is not farming, chances are he’s out promoting it By tara petersen Staff Writer FARRAH MAFFAI Jim Etsch picks some fresh corn at his farm in Monroe. Etsch was recently named Farmer of the Year in Middlesex County in part due…

  • Board wary about requests from new Forsgate stores

    By tara petersenStaff Writer By tara petersen Staff Writer JAMESBURG — Two stores set to move into the new Forsgate Drive strip mall are asking for exceptions to approval guidelines. The mall, Renaissance Commons, has been a source of controversy since developer Renaissance Properties Inc., Englishtown, sought and received a use variance from the borough…

  • Local charity helps kids of 9/11 with Jerry tunes

    By brian donahueStaff Writer Local charity helps kids of 9/11 with Jerry tunes By brian donahue Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — Some 32 New Jersey children who lost a parent on Sept. 11, 2001, have received money from a local charity organization so they can learn to play music or advance their skills. But, having…