Category: Sentinel-EBS News

  • Wish Tree drive to begin Nov. 28

    The Junior Woman’s Club of the Greater Brunswick Area (JWC-GB) will conduct its annual Wish Tree Collection Nov. 28-Dec. 9. Each “tree” will have ornaments and tags displaying the gift wishes of an age group. Interested individuals may choose an ornament wish for a child and then drop off an unwrapped gift in the box…

  • Lecture to address health changes, aging

    Dr. Jose Vigario, board certified in geriatrics and internal medicine, will present a lecture titled “Health Changes AsWeAge” noon-1 p.m. Dec. 2 at Waterside Villas, 1 Overlook Drive, Monroe. Topics of discussion will include the impact that aging has on one’s body and the steps one can take to age gracefully. Alight lunch will be…

  • Fall Festival

    Dottie Spengel of East Brunswick comes away a happy shopper at the Aldersgate United Methodist Church’s Fall Festival in East Brunswick Nov. 5. SCOTT FRIEDMAN

  • Thanksgiving treat

    Luke Ruoff gets a close look at Charlie, a turkey from Quiver Farm, which brought its educational program to the Early Childhood Learning Center of Temple B’nai Shalom, East Brunswick, on Nov. 16. The children dressed in American Indian and Early American attire for the Thanksgiving program. PHOTOS BY JEFF GRANIT staff Charlie is a…

  • New panel will explore Milltown electric utility

    Group will advise council on possible sale or improvements to power substation BY JASON COHEN Correspondent I n an effort to determine the best course of action for Milltown’s electric utility, officials have established a new panel of volunteers to make recommendations. The Borough Council voted Nov. 14 to appoint members to the Municipal Electric…

  • Photo

    Zoey Aleixo takes a turn at the corn shucker during a Thanksgiving program Nov. 16 at the Early Childhood Learning Center of Temple B’nai Shalom, East Brunswick. The children cooked a feast in advance and dressed in early American and Native American attire. The children also made placemats explaining what they are thankful for. JEFF…

  • Evaluators recommend SRPD for esteemed accreditation

    BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH RIVER — When members of the borough’s police department say they’re among the best, they will now be able to back that up. The proof is expected to soon come from the state, as the police department has been recommended for accreditation from the New Jersey Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission,…

  • Monroe board approves new teacher contracts

    Despite raises, board would see savings due to insurance opt-out BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer Teachers will receive raises of 2 to 2.25 percent for the next three years based on a contract approved last week by the Monroe Township Board of Education. The Board of Education voted Nov. 16 to authorize the agreement with…

  • Christmastime has arrived for East Brunswick family

    Kloos family Christmas display ready for holidays BY CHRIS ZAWISTOWSKI Staff Writer Ryan Kloos, 14, of East Brunswick and cousin Brandon Hurson, 12, of North Brunswick, empty the garage as they help Ryan’s brother, Billy, decorate the house with more than 110,000 lights and decorations on Nov. 12. It’s beginning to look a lot like…