Category: Sentinel-EBS News

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    Neha Avadhami, 10, of East Brunswick, leads a traditional Indian dance during the first session of “Glimpses of India,” a three-part series that began Jan. 22 at the East Brunswick Public Library. Indian culture will be explored further when the series continues on March 24 and May 3. SCOTT FRIEDMAN

  • Animal control service at center of Jamesburg debate

    Council majority approves ACO salary as borough returns to an in-house service BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer JAMESBURG — Despite having appointed Joseph Intravatola as animal control officer at their prior meeting, officials continued debate over the nature and costs of the service during the Jan. 18 Borough Council meeting. Intravatola is a borough public…

  • Full-day kindergarten coming to E.B. schools

    Program will allow for more in-depth coverage of topics, officials say BY CHRIS ZAWISTOWSKI Staff Writer Dr. Susan Karp said she’d been waiting 27 years for the moment. It was one of the main reasons that drove her to run for the East Brunswick Board of Education in the first place. And during a board…

  • E.B. municipal taxes going down in 2012, mayor says

    Stahl: Work over past three years will allow for tax cut BY CHRIS ZAWISTOWSKI Staff Writer When he took office in January 2009, Mayor David Stahl pledged to responsibly reduce spending, restructure township government and set East Brunswick on firm financial ground in the midst of national economic turmoil. On Monday, the Democratic mayor said…

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    Monisha Aghazaden-Alavi, 15, Pooja Patel and Pooja Adur, all of East Brunswick, wear traditional Indian wedding dresses during the bridal fashion show portion of “Glimpses of India,” a three-part series that began Jan. 22 at the East Brunswick Public Library. The series, an exploration of Indian culture, continues on March 24 and May 3. SCOTT…

  • Monroe firefighters pass on raises to avoid layoffs

    Union, commissioners agree to concessions that will save district $300K BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer The potential layoffs of up to eight firefighters were avoided through concessions reached between the union and commissioners of Monroe Township Fire District No. 3. The givebacks were necessary to ensure the fire budget did not exceed the 2 percent…

  • Lecture to shed light on holistic methods

    Dr. Bryan Berger of Innovative Wellness Center will present a lecture titled “A Holistic Approach to Better Health” noon Feb. 9 at Waterside Villas, 1 Overlook Drive, Monroe. Topics of discussion will include the holistic methods available in treating back and joint pain. Refreshments will be served. Space is limited. Registration deadline is Feb. 7.…

  • Golden Triangle project takes a step forward

    E.B. Planning Board OKs subdivision that developer says will pave way for site plans BY CHRIS ZAWISTOWSKI Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — The Golden Triangle redevelopment project took a small step forward on Jan. 11 when the township Planning Board unanimously approved a subdivision of the Route 18 property. The action splits the approximately 23-…

  • Tickets on sale for Valentine’s Dance

    AValentine’s Day Big-Band Dance, featuring music by the Imperial Dance Band, is set for 7:30-11 p.m. Feb. 18 at the Imperial Music Center, 48 Appleby Ave., South River, across from the South River Public Library and the firehouse. Light refreshments will be served. Cost is $20 per person in advance, $25 per person at the…