Category: Sentinel-EBS News
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Hands off!
Autonomous driving technology is about to give motorists a ‘hands off’ driving experience By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features Ready for a car that drives itself? Already, many high-tech new-car features come close to taking the wheel from the driver’s hands. Adaptive cruise control systems can maintain both a set speed and distance from the traffic…
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J’burg residents to serve as extra eyes for police
Recent crime wave sparks talk of starting neighborhood watch program BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer JAMESBURG — In response to a recent rash of crime including burglaries, vandalism and an armed robbery, borough officials are looking to create a neighborhood watch program. Mayor Marlene Lowande, members of the Borough Council and police department representatives encouraged…
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Bill Higgins of Old Bridge launches a radio-controlled plane with his son, Bill Jr., during the Tri-County Radio Control Club’s fifth annual Open House event at Heavenly Farms in East Brunswick on Aug. 11. SCOTT FRIEDMAN
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Theater-goers invited to take a ride on the ‘Carousel’
GB Productions to stage popular Rodgers & Hammerstein musical BY ADAM JOSEPH DRICI Staff Writer (Above) Jack Cibrian portrays a police officer, as Serina Figueiras is Julie and Patsy Palma is Billy Bigelo during a rehearsal of “Carousel” at St. Thomas the Apostle Church in Old Bridge. (Below) Patsy Palma and Serina Figueiras act out…
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Monroe residents slam property tax increases
Officials say tax appeals, debt service are ‘anomaly’ BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer MONROE — Dozens of residents attended the Aug. 7 Township Council meeting to decry increases in their recent tax bills, created by what one township official termed Monroe’s “day of reckoning.” In May, the council adopted a $51.8 million budget, which resulted…
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There’s something for everyone at the New Jersey Film Festival
Zack Morrison, of E. Brunswick, to screen documentary about Rutgers/Princeton rivalry BY STELLA MORRISON Staff Writer Rubaiyat Hossain’s “Meherjaan” is described as an expertly crafted and controversial feature film from Bangladesh. NEW BRUNSWICK — The popular New Jersey Film Festival is gearing up for its fall season with selections that include directors or producers from…
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East Brunswick to add new stop signs, crossing
BY ADAM JOSEPH DRICI Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — Local drivers will be using their brakes more often under an ordinance that adds three new stop signs and one mid-block crossing to the township’s roads. The Township Council seeks to add stop signs on Salem Road at Canterbury Road, Landsdowne Road at Frost Avenue and…
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Older Americans face foreclosures
The rate of foreclosures for those more than 50 years old has increased faster than the under-50 population from 2007 to 2011. Young homeowners who were caught in the housing bubble in 2007 might perceive that it’s much harder for them than more established homeowners. However, according to a study released July 2012 by the…
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Area Chevrolet dealer scores a goal through successful youth soccer program
Pine Belt Chevrolet of Lakewood forges season-long partnership to aid Jackson Soccer Club In the spirit of community collaboration and teamwork taught through youth sports, Pine Belt Chevrolet of Lakewood is supporting Jackson Soccer Club through the Chevrolet Youth Soccer Program. This sponsorship will include both monetary and equipment donations during the fall 2012 youth…
