Category: Sentinel-EBS News

  • Female officer files discrimination suit East Brunswick police sergeant says she was denied career advancement

    Staff Writer By Nicole C. Vaccaro Female officer files discrimination suit East Brunswick police sergeant says she was denied career advancement East Brunswick police officer Geraldine Garrett filed a lawsuit on Thursday claiming she was denied career advancement due to gender discrimination. Garrett filed an eight-count federal civil rights complaint against the township of East…

  • ‘Quiet’ neighbor had huge cache of weapons Decorated Vietnam vet had stash of military hardware, including rocket launchers

    Correspondent By linda bean ‘Quiet’ neighbor had huge cache of weapons Decorated Vietnam vet had stash of military hardware, including rocket launchers Marie Ortiz A Spotswood firefighter finishes work at the Schaefle residence on DeVoe Avenue on Monday. The police and fire squads were asked to continue with a search for cadavers or weaponry after…

  • Kicking for the blind

    Matthew Clarke, 6, of South Brunswick, participates in a kick-a-thon held to benefit South River resident Maria Colaco who needs surgery to restore her sight. The event was held on Thursday in North Brunswick. For the story, see page 5. JEFF HUNTLEY

  • Truck strikes school bus; no serious injuries reported

    Staff Writer By natalie m. vena Truck strikes school bus; no serious injuries reported OLD BRIDGE — A dump truck traveling down Route 9 south hit a bus carrying 39 students at the Intersection of Route 9 and Ferry Road. None of the students was seriously injured. The driver of a dump truck owned by…

  • DARE fights drug abuse

    Kimberly Gliss, 10, Old Bridge, grabs a free DARE sticker from Patrolman Frank Bottiglieri during Saturday’s DARE Expo at the Brunswick Square Mall, East Brunswick. The DARE program is designed to educate children on the dangers of drug abuse. Marie Ortiz

  • After 54 years, WWII vet gets his medals

    Staff Writer By nicole c. vaccaro Jeff Huntley East Brunswick resident Robert Abrams recently received his medals of service from World War II after nearly 54 years of waiting. EAST BRUNSWICK — It’s been more than 54 years since Cpl. Robert Abrams was discharged from the U.S. Army — and he’s finally got the medals…

  • Monroe should receive $1.34 M

    Monroe should receive $1.34 M in extra school aid from state By nicole c. vaccaro Staff Writer MONROE — Because of its large senior citizen population, the township will be awarded $1.34 million in state property tax stabilization aid this year. Last week, the Assembly announced it will take action on this measure, passed by…

  • Council motions to preserve parcel on Washington Street Proposed senior housing development may become open space

    Staff Writer By nicole c. vaccaro Council motions to preserve parcel on Washington Street Proposed senior housing development may become open space MILLTOWN — A simple resolution may mark the beginning of the end for the proposed senior housing development on Washington Street. During a closed session at last week’s Borough Council meeting, the governing…

  • High-kicking kids raise thousands for eye patient

    Staff Writer By takesha pettus High-kicking kids raise thousands for eye patient SOUTH RIVER — A borough woman may soon be seeing a little more clearly, thanks to a group of high-kicking kids. For 14 years, Maria Colaco has had an eye condition called retinitis pigmentosa, a rare condition that causes the deterioration of pigment…