Category: Sentinel-EBS News

  • Tax rate set to decrease under 2003 Monroe tab

    Municipal budget has funds for numerouscapital improvements By jennifer domeStaff Writer Tax rate set to decrease under 2003 Monroe tab Municipal budget has funds for numerous capital improvements By jennifer dome Staff Writer MONROE — Taxpayers in the township are in for a nice surprise this year — a 2-cent decrease in the tax rate.…

  • Class shows that you’re never too old to learn

    EAST BRUNSWICK — Some of them were born before the first computer was even invented, but that has not stopped a group of seniors from learning how to become computer proficient. Hall’s Corner, a senior citizen apartment complex on Cranbury Road, graduated seven people last week from its first-ever computer class, an eight-week course offered…

  • Owners of nightclubs say their buildings are safe

    By jennifer domeStaff Writer Owners of nightclubs say their buildings are safe By jennifer dome Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — With the recent tragedies that have occurred at nightclubs in Rhode Island and Chicago, patrons of local night clubs may be wondering about the safety of the local clubs where they dance or socialize. Two borough…

  • Changes on tap for road construction zone

    Revamping of routes 1,130 continues with new ramp, bridge opening By jennifer kohlheppStaff Writer Revamping of routes 1, 130 continues with new ramp, bridge opening By jennifer kohlhepp Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — Residents and commuters should expect to see new traffic patterns at the routes 1 and 130 intersection this week. The North Brunswick…

  • Two counties hire consultant to push passenger rail plan

    Two counties hire consultant to push passenger rail plan Monmouth and Ocean counties have officially teamed up in their efforts to assure representation every step of the way in advancing the Lakehurst to Monmouth Junction Monmouth-Ocean-Middlesex (MOM) passenger rail line project. According to a press release, the Monmouth County Board of Freeholders and the Ocean…

  • Pair charged with murder of 26-year-old Freehold man

    Vito Basile still does not understand how any human being can take another human being’s life. The owner of Basile’s restaurant, in Freehold and Monroe, said his family and his staff are very glad police have arrested two people believed to be responsible for the Dec. 21 murder of their employee Seth Mejia-Hernandez, 26. According…

  • Suspects arrested in heist of Route 18 massage parlor

    Suspects arrested in heist of Route 18 massage parlor EAST BRUNSWICK — A trio accused of tying up employees at the Ace Center on Route 18 while robbing them at gunpoint has been arrested by police. The group was charged in the Jan. 16 massage parlor heist after being apprehended during a similar robbery in…

  • Bohinski bids farewell to Bo’s General Store

    Deli on Main Streetin Helmetta, which dates to 1800s,has been sold By sandi carpelloStaff Writer Bohinski bids farewell to Bo’s General Store Deli on Main Street in Helmetta, which dates to 1800s, has been sold By sandi carpello Staff Writer FARRAH MAFFAI Roger Bohinski, who is selling Bo’s general store and retiring, shows off some…

  • Ample money in E.B. budget

    for snow-removal costs By vincent todaroStaff Writer Ample money in E.B. budget for snow-removal costs By vincent todaro Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — Though the township saw at least 18 inches of snow during the recent blizzard, officials say there is enough money in the budget to cover all related expenses. Thomas Williams, the township’s…