Category: Sentinel-EBS News

  • BOE opposes moving school elections to this November

    By vincent todaroStaff Writer By vincent todaro Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — The Board of Education has passed a resolution opposing the idea of changing the annual school election dates so that they are held in November alongside the general elections. At its July 25 meeting, the board voted to officially state its opposition to…

  • There 4 set to rock the fairgrounds once more

    By jennifer domeStaff Writer There 4 set to rock the fairgrounds once more By jennifer dome Staff Writer After an enthusiastic reception at last year’s Middlesex County Fair, the members of the band There 4 say they are looking forward to making their return to the fairgrounds in East Brunswick next week with a show…

  • Resident sets the record straight on local mysteries

    Correspondent By lori elkins solomon Laurence Harbor resident Michael Launey has authored a Web site that seeks the truth about state historical mysteries and legends. OLD BRIDGE — Strewn alongside Jake Brown Road off Route 9 in Old Bridge is a row of abandoned houses, some of which have collapsed upon themselves. Ask local teenagers…

  • Road to Monmouth events to be re-enacted in 2003

    Volunteers will follow British and patriot troop routes through N.J. By ruth calia stives Staff Writer Richard Walling, director of the Friends of Monmouth Battlefield Society, recently recounted details of two weeks in American history when the British marched through Allentown and surrounding areas and ultimately met the Patriot troops on June 28, 1778, at…

  • Mayor confronted over alleged sign permission

    By sandi carpelloStaff Writer Mayor confronted over alleged sign permission By sandi carpello Staff Writer HELMETTA — A disagreement between a local business owner and Mayor Frank Hague became the subject of a public argument at a Borough Council meeting July 24. Bill Reid, the owner of Reid’s Excavation, Main Street, and the brother of…

  • Residents turn to Boro Council for answers on property taxes

    Official suggests action committee be formedto seek solutions By SanDI CarpelloStaff Writer Official suggests action committee be formed to seek solutions By SanDI Carpello Staff Writer Helmetta resident Randy Forstenhausler was shocked when he opened his property tax bill last month. When he purchased his two-bedroom condominium in Lakeview Commons in November 2000, he was…

  • TV or not TV? The question

    TV or not TV? The question facing the E.B. Board of Ed. Board members hear from public on benefits of televising meetings By vincent todaro Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — While many have said they support the idea of the Board of Education televising its meetings, the board itself remains undecided on the issue. Several…

  • Turnpike accident claims

    life of So. River man, 22 By jennifer domeStaff Writer life of So. River man, 22 By jennifer dome Staff Writer SOUTH RIVER — A 22-year-old borough resident died last week as a result of injuries suffered in a motor vehicle accident on the New Jersey Turnpike at 1:16 a.m. July 19. Joseph M. Aschettino…

  • Road rage incident leads E.B. police to car reported stolen

    Road rage incident leads E.B. police to car reported stolen EAST BRUNSWICK — Police said a road rage incident involving the occupants of two vehicles on Route 18 last week resulted in the arrest of two suspects accused of driving a stolen vehicle. Arrested and charged were Ahmed S. Richardson, 37, of Metuchen, and Christina…