Category: Sentinel-EBS News

  • Three local men charged in Sayreville homicide

    Three men have been charged in the fatal shooting of a 20-year-old South Amboy man who was killed last week during a dispute at a house party in Sayreville. Samuel Frejuste, 20, of Sayreville, Chad Vaughn, 19, of South Amboy, and Emery Baskerville, 20, were charged on July 27 with conspiring to murder Randal Teron…

  • ‘Seize the day’

    Members of the East Brunswick Young Adult Charity Players perform “Seize the Day” during an open rehearsal July 28 at the East Brunswick Community Arts Center. The troupe will present “Better Luck This Time” Aug. 3-5. SCOTT FRIEDMAN

  • NASA enthusiast’s resting place is among the stars

    Milltown family grants final wishes through rocket launch BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer Above: William Petry, a NASA enthusiast, passed away suddenly just before Thanksgiving 2010. In accordance with his wishes, some of his ashes were blasted into space in May. Below: The Petry family, (clockwise from top left) Debbie, William, Robert and Rebecca, have…

  • Full opening of Ernston Rd. expected by Labor Day

    BY DEANNA McLAFFERTY Correspondent SAYREVILLE — The last portion of the Ernston Road and Bordentown Avenue intersection is expected to open by Labor Day, according to Borough Engineer Jay Cornell. Motorists were finally able to reach the intersection via three of its legs when it opened after nearly 10 weeks on June 29. However, the…

  • Man sentenced for robbing banks in East, North Brunswick

    Dean A. Vourderis considered a repeat offender; total prison term set at 39 years NEW BRUNSWICK — A New Brunswick man convicted of bank robberies in North Brunswick and East Brunswick has been sentenced to 29 years in prison. Dean A. Vourderis, 52, was convicted of robbing three banks in Middlesex County in 2009, according…

  • Gloria Nilson Realtors unveils new elegant homes division catering to luxury home needs

    Gloria Nilson Realtors, Real Living officially announces the launch of its Elegant Homes International division. Luxury homes are typically something separate and apart from a typical residence, and as such, listings for those properties are best handled by those who understand the luxury home market best. Following quickly on the heels of the New Jersey…

  • New Ford Avenue plan allows for 350 residences

    Resident raises concerns about occupancy restrictions and an influx of schoolchildren BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer MILLTOWN — Plans to redevelop Ford Avenue are moving forward with the Milltown Borough Council’s unanimous adoption of an amended redevelopment plan on July 23. The council had introduced the ordinance in June. The plan was amended from the…

  • E. Brunswick to finance new District 3 firehouse

    Councilwoman questions whether 19 voters represent ‘the will of the people’ BY ADAM JOSEPH DRICI Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — In an effort to help Fire District No. 3 with the financing of its new firehouse, the Township Council will hold a public hearing on a $2 million bond ordinance for the Riva Avenue facility.…

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    Margaret and Frank Agosta of East Brunswick decide on a cake pop during a fundraising craft show held by the East Brunswick Young Adult Charity Players on July 28 at the East Brunswick Community Arts Center. The organization will perform “Better Luck This Time” Aug. 3-5. SCOTT FRIEDMAN