Category: Sentinel-EBS News

  • 56 homes sought in new rural zone

    Testimony on plansfor Tamarack Hollowto continue March 5 By vincent todaroStaff Writer 56 homes sought in new rural zone Testimony on plans for Tamarack Hollow to continue March 5 By vincent todaro Staff Writer A developer has proposed a 56-home development off Fresh Ponds Road in what is one of the largest applications to come…

  • Community Bulletin Board

    Suburban Artists Guild exhibit coming to gallery The work of the Suburban Artists Guild, a nonprofit organization whose membership includes artists from Middlesex, Somerset and Monmouth counties, will be on exhibit from Feb. 8-March 22 at the Livingston Art Gallery, 1076 Livingston Ave., North Brunswick, between the North Brunswick post office and Ridgewood Avenue. Guild…

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    VERONICA YANKOWSKI Kevin Brosseau loads his car onto the track during Cub Scout Pack 4’s Pinewood Derby, held Saturday at Holy Trinity Church, South River.

  • Canvassing case settled

    N.J. Citizen Action will get $20K, ability to solicit until 9 p.m. By vincent todaro Staff Writer East Brunswick officials have reached a settlement with New Jersey Citizen Action, choosing to not fight a lawsuit filed by the government watchdog group regarding the township’s curfew on canvassing residences. NJCA will be awarded $20,000 and will…

  • Blaze at N. Main Street duplex blamed on candle

    By sandi carpelloStaff Writer Blaze at N. Main Street duplex blamed on candle By sandi carpello Staff Writer DAWNMARIE SANNWALDT Debris lines the front yard of a duplex on Main Street in Milltown that was damaged in a fire last week. MILLTOWN — An accident involving a decorative candle is believed to be the cause…

  • Rescue team at the ready if icy save is necessary

    By jennifer domeStaff Writer Rescue team at the ready if icy save is necessary By jennifer dome Staff Writer Mike Ayers of the South River Rescue Squad releases a special hollow tether rope attached to a rescue sled occupied by Jeff Konya during a rescue drill. SOUTH RIVER — The borough may only be one…

  • Gov. reinstates Clean Communities program

    Municipalities willagain receive state fundsfor anti-litter efforts By gloria stravelliStaff Writer Municipalities will again receive state funds for anti-litter efforts By gloria stravelli Staff Writer The state’s budgetary mess aside, keeping the Garden State clean remains a priority. Gov. James E. McGreevey recently signed the Clean Communities and Recycling Grant Act, which is expected to…

  • Plans to build bank, day-care center and offices dismissed

    By sandi carpelloStaff Writer By sandi carpello Staff Writer MONROE — Reserve resident Jill Richards has at least one reason to celebrate. "One issue down … one huge less thing to worry about," she said. An application by the Monroe-based development company Matchaponix Associates — which was requesting a use variance from the Zoning Board…

  • Grass is truly greener in the Garden State

    Native son By gloria stravelliStaff Writer CHRIS KELLY Michael Skudera knows his way around New Jersey and he is sharing that knowledge through his book and its companion CD ROM the Ultimate Guide to New Jersey. Native son’s journeys around N.J. uncover state’s many charms By gloria stravelli Staff Writer Michael Skudera has the ultimate…