Category: Sentinel-EBS News

By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer Dozens of towns throughout New Jersey experienced a setback in the quest for approval of local affordable housing plans when an expert retained collectively had to bow out. Once it was clear the Rutgers University professor would not be able to complete his expert analysis of 224 municipalities’ affordable…

MONROE — A bat tested positive for rabies Monroe in the vicinity of River Road and Texas Road. This is the first positive rabies specimen in Monroe this year, and the ninth in Middlesex County, according to a statement released by the Middlesex County Office of Health Services on Sept. 30. Residents should report wild…

By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer MONROE – The Nov. 3 general election is just weeks away and three tickets are jockeying for the office of mayor and two, four-year seats on the Township Council. The local Democratic Party, which has occupied the mayorship for 28 years, is saying goodbye to longtime Mayor Richard Pucci.…

By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer In response to a drought watch issued by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), water suppliers and environmental advocates are actively encouraging users to conserve water. Tom Shroba, senior director of operations for New Jersey American Water’s Northern Operations, said customers cutting down on usage would hopefully…

By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer East Brunswick — The East Brunswick Police Department is adopting a new campaign to crack down on motor vehicle crashes due to an increase in fatalities. “We’ve experienced several fatal motor vehicle accidents over the past year,” said Sgt. Chris Soke, who is with the department’s special operations division. With…

TOP PICK Six Flags Great Adventure promises its biggest, scariest Fright Fest® this fall with 22 Halloween-themed attractions including three new haunts and four new shows.The seven-week festival that features family-friendly thrills by day and a zombie-filled Fright by Night runs weekends through Nov. 1. By day, families can enjoy the new Spooky, Kooky Magic…

Egyptian Fest in East Brunswick rescheduled The 38th annual Egyptian Festival has been rescheduled to 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Oct. 10 and 11, instead of Oct. 3 and 4, at St. Mary Coptic Orthodox Church, 433 Riva Ave., East Brunswick, due to the expected hurricane. The event will feature Egyptian food and pastries, Pharaonic products, jewelry,…

The Immaculate Conception Fall Festival will be held rain or shine on Oct. 2 and 3 at 23 Manalapan Road, Spotswood. If it is raining the event will be moved indoors where there will be a café and beer garden and DJ. The carnival will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2…

SCOTT FRIEDMAN photo East Brunswick High School harriers competed in the Central Jersey Shootout held at Thompson Park in Jamesburg on Sept. 26. Old Bridge High School was the host to the 5K race.