Category: Sentinel-EBS News

The East Brunswick Rescue Squad is hosting a blood drive on Tuesday, July 21, 2-8 p.m., at the squad building at 346 Cranbury Road. The blood donation drive is being held in honor and remembrance of Dennis Klein who recently passed away as a result of cancer. He was the husband of squad life member…

TOP PICK Vinnie Medugno & Charlie Poveromo Legends Promotions presents a night of music and comedy, featuring “Americas Funniest Ventriloquist” John Pizzi, on July 18 at 8 p.m. at the Middletown Arts Center, 36 Church St. Middletown. Pizzi, a Manalapan resident, brings his unique brand of comedy, magic and ventriloquism to audiences at comedy clubs,…

SCOTT FRIEDMAN Woodbridge vs Monroe The teams were playing a Middlesex College Girls High School Summer Basketball League game in Edison. Monroe won a close game, 44-38.

By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer Teachers will evaluate their own performance by taping and viewing classroom lessons under a new evaluation model being piloted by the East Brunswick Public School District. “Our goal is to help teachers reflect on their own practice to become better teachers,” said Debra Gulick, director of staff development of evaluation…

By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer Monroe officials are confident they can meet a court-imposed deadline to demonstrate the township is providing a sufficient amount of affordable housing units. A recent state Superior Court decision granted Monroe five months to come into compliance with its state-mandated affordable housing obligations. On July 9, Judge Douglas Wolfson…

Kenny Rogers will hold concert in Ocean Grove on Saturday By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Country superstar Kenny Rogers will perform in Ocean Grove and Atlantic City this weekend, just after publicly announcing his first Christmas album in 17 years. PHOTO COURTESY OF WEBSTER PUBLIC RELATIONS Kenny Rogers is celebrating Christmas in July. The famed…

By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer SOUTH RIVER – The South River Economic Development Commission wants to cash in on the borough’s wealth of nationally recognized restaurants to draw out-oftown visitors. “South River is a Mecca of amazing food,” said South River Economic Development Commission President Nicole Sansone. On July 19, the borough will kick off…

By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer MONROE – The township is gearing up for its 25th annual fishing derby, an event that has become something of a tradition for local residents. According to Jay Brown, program supervisor for the Monroe Township Department of Parks and Recreation, the Aug. 11 derby is expected to draw about…

TOP PICK Phoenix Productions will be reviving one of Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s classics, “Mary Poppins,” at the Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank for two weekends starting July 10. Katherine LeFevre will star as Mary Poppins, with Bob Brown as Mr. Banks, Patricia Delesky as Mrs. Banks, Taylor Carpinello as Jane, and Jack Sweeney…