Category: Sentinel-EBS News

  • Region’s growth cited as prime reason for rail line

    MOM supportershave their say atNJ Transit meeting By dave benjaminStaff Writer MOM supporters have their say at NJ Transit meeting By dave benjamin Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Supporters of a plan that would bring passenger rail service to western Monmouth County urged NJ Transit to move forward with the project during a public hearing…

  • Stop & Shop gets OK for expansion

    Approval will allowshopping center to expand by 24,000 square feet By sandi carpelloStaff Writer Stop & Shop gets OK for expansion Approval will allow shopping center to expand by 24,000 square feet By sandi carpello Staff Writer The Stop & Shop supermarket on Perrineville Road in Monroe will be allowed to more than double in…

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    FARRAH MAFFAI Daniel Parks, 6, plays with a glow stick during the sixth annual East Brunswick Holiday Celebration at the municipal complex Monday night.

  • Library will hit the road with its first bookmobile

    By sandi carpelloStaff Writer Library will hit the road with its first bookmobile By sandi carpello Staff Writer MONROE — Township book lovers who have difficulty getting a ride to the library may soon find the library coming to them. The establishment of a library bookmobile service is in the works and will be ready…

  • Environmentalists want say

    in future Ford Ave. projects By sandi carpelloStaff Writer in future Ford Ave. projects By sandi carpello Staff Writer MILLTOWN — With the redevelopment of Ford Avenue looming, local environmentalists are concerned that construction could have detrimental effects on the surrounding environment. The Rutgers University Chapter of the New Jersey Community Water Watch (NJCWW), a…

  • Zoners approve new sites for cell towers in Monroe

    By sandi carpelloStaff Writer Zoners approve new sites for cell towers in Monroe By sandi carpello Staff Writer PHOTOS BY FARRAH MAFFAI Kate Mallard, above, sings with the East Brunswick Community Chorus during the sixth annual East Brunswick Holiday Celebration Monday night. Michelle Noonan, 2, (inset), plays with her glow stick during the holiday celebration…

  • Two ‘Days for Dancing’ on tap for Philomusica

    By vincent todaroStaff Writer Two ‘Days for Dancing’ on tap for Philomusica By vincent todaro Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — Fans of choral music will get a special treat this weekend when the Philomusica Concert Choir, a long-time institution in the township, performs its winter concert. The choir, which was formed 32 years ago, will…

  • Century-old police force gets first female officer

    By sandi carpelloStaff Writer By sandi carpello Staff Writer FARRAH MAFFAI Melissa Michalak, who is the first female police officer to be sworn in on the Milltown force, smiles while at home in the borough last week. MILLTOWN — Melissa Michalak was never one to go shopping with mom. The 22-year-old borough native would much…

  • Young harpist featured at holiday concert Saturday

    By jennifer domeStaff Writer By jennifer dome Staff Writer Lillian Young, 14, of East Brunswick during a performance at Lincoln Center. EAST BRUNSWICK — Though she has always been tall for her age, the height and weight of the semi-grand harp that stands in the corner of her Schindler Court home appear daunting next to…