Category: Sentinel-EBS News

  • Limited-time savings and incentives being offered at Toll Brothers communities

    Toll Brothers, the nation’s leading builder of luxury homes, will show home buyers how they can “have it all” during the company’s National Sales Event, which is being held through July 29. The event is taking place in Toll Brothers communities nationwide, and locally throughout Hudson, Essex, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, Somerset and Sussex counties…

  • Monroe property revaluation extended by judge to Jan. ’14

    Outcome of process will have bearing on taxes to be paid BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer The Middlesex County all-star football team huddles together for a pre-game cheer before taking on a team of all-stars from Union County in the 19th Snapple Bowl. This year’s game, which pits recent graduates from the two counties against…

  • Too fast, too expensive

    ‘Dream no small dreams for they have no power to move the hearts of men.” German philosopher Goethe said that nearly two centuries ago, with today’s biggest dreamers focusing their attention on the latest “supercar” to come from Ferrari, the recently unveiled F12 Berlinetta. You can pine for one, but it’s not likely you’ll ever…

  • Middlesex County Fair coming to town Aug. 6

    Association announces live entertainment, 4-H schedules Crowds enjoy games and rides at the Middlesex County Fair in August 2011 at the fairgrounds in East Brunswick. FILE PHOTO Those seeking some classic midsummer fun will find everything from amusement rides to live concerts at the Middlesex County Fair in East Brunswick Aug. 6-12. The fair, now…

  • Q&A

    with Sharon Peters Credible credit Q: Our son is 23 and trying to get car insurance after not having a car for two years. He got a few horrifically high quotes, and they’re telling him it’s because of credit reports. It’s true that he’s had a bad couple of years, but have you ever heard…

  • Kingswood Station residents helping neighbors after fire

    BY ADAM JOSEPH DRICI Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — After a fire last month that displaced eight families, residents of the Kingswood Station development are banding together to raise money to help their neighbors. Kelly Krzaczkowski, chairwoman of the 2600 Cypress Lane Fire Fund, said residents have already raised over $2,000 in just nine days.…

  • Just ahead: higher prices for previously owned autos

    Get set for higher prices on fuel-efficient pre-owned small cars this summer, as gas prices approach — perhaps exceed — record highs. Based on an analysis of the correlation between fuel costs and used-car values in recent years, auto research website CarGurus.com says we can expect to see prices on fuel efficient small cars in…

  • Jamesburg dispatchers, DPW employees ratify contracts

    Dispatchers to receive 1.5 percent raises each year between 2012 and 2015 BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer JAMESBURG — Borough Council members recently announced the ratification of new contracts for Department of Public Works (DPW) employees and emergency dispatchers. According to a copy of the collective bargaining agreement obtained by the Sentinel, emergency dispatchers will…

  • Maximum MPG

    You don’t have to trade in your car for one with better fuel economy to save money at the pump. Most drivers can negate the financial effect of higher fuel prices simply by altering their driving habits and keeping their cars in top shape. Here’s some mileage-boosting advice courtesy of the Car Care Council in…