Category: Sentinel-EBS News

  • Author performs

    Cuban author Carmen Deedy performs "Mi Casa Es Tu Casa" for adults on Saturday night. The performance was part of the James Hess Folklore and Storytelling Festival held each year at the East Brunswick Public Library. MARIE ORTIZ

  • Milltown administrator gets $20,500 raise

    Staff Writer By nicole c. vaccaro MILLTOWN — Borough Business Administrator Richard Rydstrom will now be making $51,500 per year, thanks to a $20,500 raise. The salary increase was approved during the Nov. 29 Borough Council meeting and will be retroactive to Oct. 2. "When I was hired last December, I was told that the…

  • S.R. Middle School hosts Toys for Tots drive

    The South River Middle School Student Council will be running a Toys for Tots Charity Drive from now until Wednesday, Dec. 20. The school is hoping to exceed last year’s total of 400 donated toys. Donations may be dropped of at the Montgomery Street school during regular school hours.

  • Jamesburg to improve dangerous intersection

    Staff Writer By brian piech Jeff Huntley Middlesex County officials are considering placing a traffic light at the intersection of Gatzmer Avenue, Half Acre Road, Lincoln Avenue, East and West Railroad avenues and Route 522 in Jamesburg. JAMESBURG — One of the most dangerous and confusing intersections in the county may soon be made safer…

  • Council removes parking limitations on David Street

    Staff Writer By Takesha Pettus SOUTH RIVER — Parking and driving near the South River educational campus just got a little easier. The Borough Council has approved a measure to suspend time-limited parking on David Street. The measure was first implemented prior to the recent demolition of the Campbell School that stood on David Street.…

  • E.B. likely to get funds for Giamarese farm N.J. awards $29M to farmland preservation projects statewide

    Staff Writer By Nicole c. vaccaro E.B. likely to get funds for Giamarese farm N.J. awards $29M to farmland preservation projects statewide East Brunswick will receive $825,000 from the state to be used toward preservation of the Giamarese farm. Money for acquisition of the 35-acre parcel on Fresh Ponds Road has been made possible under…

  • Chief asks for changes in emergency radio plan Milltown plans to spend $50,000 to repair ailing system By nicole c. vaccaro Staff Writer

    Chief asks for changes in emergency radio plan Milltown plans to spend $50,000 to repair ailing system By nicole c. vaccaro Staff Writer Milltown Police Chief Raymond Geipel has asked that Borough Council members re-evaluate their plans for a $50,000 bond ordinance currently earmarked for emergency radio system repairs. Earlier this month, borough officials unanimously…

  • Pirate Magic Show

    Alexandria Errico, 3, of South River participates in a pirate game during the "Pirate Magic Show" at South River library. MARIE ORTIZ

  • Basketball program may cost less Milltown’s shared services agreement with school district would save money

    Staff Writer By nicole c. vaccaro Basketball program may cost less Milltown’s shared services agreement with school district would save money MILLTOWN — Monday night’s Borough Council meeting could mark a slam-dunk victory for families whose children participate in the borough’s youth basketball program. At that time, the council is expected to vote in favor…