Category: Sentinel-EBS News

By Dr. Ayotunde Adeyeri People who sit at a desk to do their jobs should stand up for at least two hours during the workday, and should progress toward standing up for four hours daily, according to new advice from a panel of experts in the United Kingdom.The advice comes as research increasingly shows that…

– Challah baking on tap for holidays The Jewish Women of East Brunswick (JWEB) will hold its annual High Holiday Challah Baking event 7 p.m. Sept. 8 at Eagle’s Landing Day Camp, 74 Davidson Mill Road, North Brunswick. All women and girls are invited. Cost is $8 per person. Registration is required. For more information…

By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer HELMETTA — An ordinance that was introduced by the Borough Council would permit the municipal government to move forward with the acquisition of a property along Main Street, which would reserve the borough’s right to utilize eminent domain if the council deems it necessary. The property that would be…

By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer The investigation into a fiery crash on the New Jersey Turnpike on Aug. 12 is ongoing. The tractor-trailer accident brought traffic to a halt near exit 9 around 7:53 a.m., according to New Jersey State Police. Sgt. Jeff Flynn said the accident occurred near mile marker 82 on the northbound…

Three rabid bats have been identified in Middlesex County, two of which tested positive in South Brunswick. A bat that was found in the area of Blackhorse Lane and Henderson Road in Monmouth Junction tested positive for rabies on Aug. 14, according to the South Brunswick Health Department. Another bat that was found on Beck…

By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer Mark Lotitto serves customers of the Prime Kutz gourmet food truck during a food truck night held along West Railroad Avenue in Jamesburg on Aug. 20. FRANK WOJCIECHOWSKI JAMESBURG — It took more than the threat of rain to keep local foodies away from downtown Jamesburg. “The threat of rain…

TOP PICK The Jersey Shore Jazz and Blues Festival will be held noon to 10 p.m. Aug. 29 on The Great Lawn on the Boardwalk in Long Branch. The festival features live performances by jazz and blues musicians from the Jersey Shore Jazz & Blues Foundation. Exotic and regional New Jersey food, crafter and sponsor…

– 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.   – Learning-disabilities confab set for Oct. 4 Parents, individuals with learning disabilities, professionals, students and community members are invited to…

By CHRISTINE BARCIA Staff Writer A patron takes a solitary stroll through the Grounds For Sculpture, Hamilton Township, an oasis of nature and art. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR An escape from everyday life can be found in the sculpture garden and arboretum of Grounds For Sculpture. “I know it sounds cliché, but we are an…