Category: Sentinel-EBS News

  • E.B. man charged with insider trading violations

    EAST BRUNSWICK — An executive with Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. was arrested last week on insider trading charges related to allegedly illegal trades he made based on information concerning three BMS acquisition targets, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman said. Robert Ramnarine, 45, of East Brunswick, was charged Aug. 2 with three counts of securities fraud. According…

  • Prudential to hold Golf Invitational benefiting Sunshine Kids Foundation

    Prudential New Jersey Properties is sponsoring its Eighth Annual Golf Invitational to benefit The Sunshine Kids Foundation. Participation and other sponsorship opportunities are available for the full day event that culminates in a closing ceremony filled with entertainment and prizes. The Sunshine Kids Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing positive group activities and…

  • Milltown moves forward with substation relocation

    Advisory panel: Cost of building may be offset by purchasing electricity at market rate BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer MILLTOWN — Officials are continuing with plans to relocate the borough’s electrical substation to address outages caused by flooding in 2007 and 2011. The Borough Council on July 23 unanimously introduced an ordinance appropriating $14 million…

  • Current market offers ideal opportunity for those looking to move up, says Jim Weichert

    Over the past several years, much has been made about the amazing opportunity for first-time buyers to get into the housing market while affordability is so high. Yet, the reality is that today’s market offers just as many advantages for existing homeowners wishing to move up to a larger home. “Many current homeowners mistakenly don’t…

  • Q&A

    with Sharon Peters Teal seals the deal Q: The other day, a small hatchback car passed by me while I was shopping and I couldn’t see the name on it. The color — a deep, teal turquoise — is what struck me: I’m starting a new business and that’s the color on our logo. We…

  • Super sonic

    By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features Chevrolet’s new subcompact is affordable, economical and fun to drive. Replacing the lackluster Korean-made Aveo in the automaker’s lineup, the new-for-2012 Chevrolet Sonic is the only subcompact car that’s built in the United States and it’s currently one of the top models in its class. Starting at under $14,000, the…

  • Tips for inspiring young readers

    I t’s never too early — or too late — to help your child discover the joy of reading. In fact, reading aloud to your child helps build important vocabulary and language skills that last a lifetime. Despite the considerable evidence of a relationship between reading regularly to a child and that child’s later reading…

  • Six tips for boosting back-to-school success

    Excitement, anticipation, anxiety — back-toschool time is filled with many emotions for both kids and parents. By planning ahead, parents can make gearing up for the start of the school year a fun experience that eases the transition while boosting enthusiasm. Consider the six ideas below to help position students for success before heading back…

  • Save on back-to-school clothes shopping

    Parents can visit department store websites to find great deals on back to school clothing for their kids. The back to school season can be bittersweet. Parents may miss having their youngsters around the house when summer officially ends, but it’s also fun for parents to watch kids partake in all that school has to…