Category: Sentinel-EBS News

  • Injuries sustained in crash

    By nida khanStaff Writer By nida khan Staff Writer MONROE — A May 7 accident on Buckelew Avenue resulted in serious injuries for a 42-year-old township man. James Campbell was driving south on Buckelew Avenue at 11:15 a.m. when his 1996 GMC Jimmy was struck by a car whose driver was attempting to cross Buckelew…

  • Community lends support to the fight against MS

    By vincent todaroStaff Writer By vincent todaro Staff Writer SPOTSWOOD — Students, teachers and even the superintendent of schools used some spirited games of volleyball last week to raise money to fight multiple sclerosis. At an event held last Thursday night at the Spotswood High School gymnasium, more than 200 people gathered for a fund-raiser…

  • Man accused of trying to set blaze

    SPOTSWOOD — Police arrested a borough man who allegedly tried to light shrubbery on fire with a propane torch outside an apartment building at 250 Main St. Police said numerous residents called to report the arson attempt at 10:40 p.m. Sunday. Police later arrested Joseph Anthony Guccione, 30, a resident of the apartment complex, after…

  • Officials to present ideas for township master plan

    By Nida KhanStaff Writer Officials to present ideas for township master plan By Nida Khan Staff Writer MONROE — Municipal officials are asking residents to attend a meeting next week at which the township’s master plan will be discussed. The Planning Board will host a master plan meeting at 7 p.m. Monday to discuss recommendations…

  • E.B. resists proposal to build at its border

    Neighboring town setto adopt rezoningordinance Tuesday night By vincent todaroStaff Writer Neighboring town set to adopt rezoning ordinance Tuesday night By vincent todaro Staff Writer The East Brunswick Township Council has sent a clear message to South Brunswick: Do not rezone an area to allow nearly 2 million square feet of warehouse space at East…

  • Artist talks about art of mime

    By nida khanStaff Writer By nida khan Staff Writer Yass Hakoshima during his “Spell” routine. MONROE — When most people think of a mime, words and expressive talking are usually the last things they might expect. That is, until you meet Yass Hakoshima. The founder of the Yass Hakoshima Movement Theatre, who will perform at…

  • Former resident honored for organizational work

    By vincent todaroStaff Writer Former resident honored for organizational work By vincent todaro Staff Writer SPOTSWOOD — The borough’s Human Relations Commission is trying to prove that sometimes nice guys really do finish first. The group is intent on rewarding people for their civic service, and for this year’s Citizenship Award, it chose longtime Spotswood…

  • Raceway Park seeks new multi-use course

    Complex owner says ‘low-speed’ track would be one of a kind in N.J. By sue m. morgan Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — A new road course proposed for Raceway Park will not generate noise or traffic and will not even be used for racing, according to track owner Michael Napp. In fact, Napp hopes his…

  • Board denies

    Tamarack planResidents, officialsrally against proposalto build in rural zone By vincent todaroStaff Writer Tamarack plan Residents, officials rally against proposal to build in rural zone By vincent todaro Staff Writer A controversial proposal to build 56 homes in a rural section of East Brunswick was denied by the Planning Board last week in a 2…