Category: Sentinel-EBS News

  • Three new council members sworn in on New Year’s Day

    By jennifer domeStaff Writer Three new council members sworn in on New Year’s Day By jennifer dome Staff Writer Linda Ejk SOUTH RIVER — The Borough Council welcomed a new year and a new councilman at its reorganization meeting Jan. 1 at the South River Middle School, Montgomery Street. Democratic Councilman Arthur Londensky was sworn…

  • Man charged with DWI after teen is hit by car

    By vincent todaroStaff Writer Man charged with DWI after teen is hit by car By vincent todaro Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — A group of bystanders helped police apprehend a Spotswood man after he allegedly hit a 14-year-old boy around 3:39 p.m. Dec. 31 while driving his Rolls Royce under the influence of alcohol, according…

  • E.B. author’s message: Believe in yourself

    Andy Rosengard,formerly of Old Bridge, focuses on weight loss, healthy living By vincent todaroStaff Writer Andy Rosengard, formerly of Old Bridge, focuses on weight loss, healthy living By vincent todaro Staff Writer Andy Rosengard EAST BRUNSWICK — Township resident Andy Rosengard, who is the author of a new self-help book, is on a quest to…

  • Board OKs Vineyards community

    By sandi carpelloStaff Writer Board OKs Vineyards community By sandi carpello Staff Writer MONROE — The Vineyards, a development that will likely represent the township’s eighth planned retirement community, recently received preliminary approval from the Planning Board. The proposed community of 189 single-family detached units will be located on a 59-acre property at the western…

  • Two men charged with kidnapping and robbery

    South River man among suspects charged By charles w. kimStaff Writer By charles w. kim Staff Writer Two men are in jail and police are seeking a third suspect following a kidnapping and robbery in South Brunswick early Tuesday morning. According to police, a Franklin man was allegedly kidnapped, then driven to the Red Roof…

  • Council reorganizes with

    Kostbar, Morales aboard By sandi carpelloStaff Writer By sandi carpello Staff Writer JAMESBURG — Two Democrats, one a newcomer and the other ready to serve his second term, were sworn in on the Borough Council last Thursday night. "Our main priority [for the New Year] is to work with the state to help the school…

  • Council reorganizes with

    Tancredi as its president By sandi carpelloStaff Writer By sandi carpello Staff Writer HELMETTA — Holding onto control of the Borough Council with a 4-2 majority, the Democrats say they want to end political discord and focus on a positive future. "I am not concerned about last year’s happenings," Democratic Councilman Andrew Tancredi said during…

  • Serving on council just another hat for Morales

    New Jamesburg officialholds wide array of jobsand volunteer positions By sandi carpelloStaff Writer New Jamesburg official holds wide array of jobs and volunteer positions By sandi carpello Staff Writer JERRY WOLKOWITZ Carlos Morales discusses his latest role, serving on the Jamesburg council. JAMESBURG — Whether it’s fighting fires, dealing with hazardous materials or signing up…

  • Calvano, Diem, Stahl share feelings as they take seats

    By vincent todaroStaff Writer By vincent todaro Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — It’s a new beginning for the Township Council as three new members have taken their seats on the dais. Christi Calvano, David Stahl and Catherine Diem were sworn in at the Jan. 1 reorganization meeting sitting alongside the two other members of council,…