Category: Sentinel-EBS News

  • Spotswood schools double down on tech

    By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer Connect. Learn. Collaborate. That is the theme for the current school year in the Spotswood School District, which is emphasizing connective technology. According to Superintendent Scott R. Rocco, this program is part of the district’s new technology-based initiative to connect students with their peers as well as their teachers. “Our…

  • Library seeks used printer cartridges

    The Jamesburg Public Library is collecting used computer printer cartridges. Items may be dropped off at the library 229 Gatzmer Ave. For more information or directions, call 732-521-0440.

  • Mountaineer aims to reach new heights in helping feed hungry

    By PJ CANDIDO Staff Writer Jason Friedman of Edison is using his passion for mountain climbing to help those in need through Hands of Hope, an Edison nonprofit that provides food to the hungry throughout the community. A man’s passion for mountaineering is making a positive difference by benefiting people in need. Jason Friedman, 40,…

  • Library Friends to host fundraiser at theater

    The Friends of the Spotswood Public Library will sponsor a Sept. 20 fundraiser to see the 3 p.m. performance of “The Producers” at Playhouse 22, East Brunswick Community Arts Center, 721 Cranbury Road. Tickets cost $24 each. To reserve, call 732-251-0954.

  • Rutgers women’s volleyball team helps serve backpack drive

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer The Rutgers Women’s Volleyball Team hands out 600 backpacks stuffed with back-toschool essentials for students in need across Middlesex County on Aug. 21 as part of United Way of Central Jersey’s annual back-to-school collection on Aug. 21 at Sacred Heart Church in New Brunswick. PHOTOS COURTESY OF PATRICIA DESIDERIO With…

  • Seniors will meet Sept. 11 in Sayreville

    The Our Lady of Victories (OLV) Senior Group will host its next gathering 1:30 p.m. Sept. 11 in the church’s Monsignor Dalton Hall, Main Street, Sayreville. All seniors are welcome to attend. After a business meeting, cake, coffee and tea will be served. Annual dues ($10) will be collected. Payment is due for the group’s…

  • Milltown renames borough park to honor Gloria Bradford

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer MILLTOWN — The borough park has been renamed “Gloria Bradford Park” in honor of the borough’s first female mayor and longest serving mayor. “I am overwhelmed and honored,” said Bradford. “Milltown has always been a special place for me.” The Borough Council voted in favor of a resolution renaming the…

  • Ice-cream sales to aid child’s leukemia fight

    Milltown Ice Cream Depot, 87 Washington Ave., will donate 10 percent of sales 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Sept. 20 to treatmentrelated expenses for Josephine (“Piney”) Schneider, a 2-year-old Milltown resident who is battling leukemia. Piney’s Posse fundraising bracelets are on sale at the icecream store. For more information, log on to www.facebook.com/pineysposse.

  • Concert, dinner to aid boy’s treatment

    A Tuscany Buffet Dinner, AlterEgo Band Concert and Basket Raffle for Zachary Nemeth, an 8-year-old Helmetta youngster with multiple disabilities, is scheduled for 1-5 p.m. Sept. 20 at the East Brunswick Elks Lodge, 21 Oakmont Ave. Dinner is set for 2 p.m. In the event of rain, the festivities will be held indoors. AlterEgo will…