Category: Sentinel-EBS News

  • South River hires consultant to study radio communications

    SOUTH RIVER — Officials are seeking to improve radio communications for emergency personnel in the borough. “Where our radio system is located is the issue. The reception we receive is less than ideal,” Police Chief John Bouthillette said during the July 11 Borough Council meeting. The chief said he believed it would be a good…

  • Motorcyclist injured; gets DWI charge

    MONROE — A Pennsylvania man was under the influence when he crashed his motorcycle off Mounts Mills Road, resulting in serious injuries, according to police. Police were called to the scene about a motorcyclist who was down on the side of the road near the Regency at Monroe community at 6:22 a.m. July 6. Arriving…

  • ‘Tompkins Road Bear’ captured in East Brunswick

    By Chris Zawistowski A black bear lies on the ground after being shot with a tranquilizer and falling from a tree into a net in an East Brunswick resident’s yard on July 6. JEFF GRANIT staffEast Brunswick police and state wildlife officials captured a black bear July 6 after it roamed the area for several…

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    Members of the American Legion Joyce Kilmer Post 25, Milltown, make their way down Main Street during the borough’s annual Independence Day Parade and community celebration on Monday. SCOTT FRIEDMAN

  • E.B. council denies sale of residential property

    Republicans, Stahl debate whether township should wait for market to improve BY CHRIS ZAWISTOWSKI Staff Writer A little piece of property has created a bit of debate at East Brunswick’s Town Hall. During a recent meeting, the Township Council voted 3-2 to reject a bid to sell a small tract of surplus property on Lee…

  • Five high schools consider taking Jamesburg students

    Board will conduct feasibility study after narrowing list BY CHRISTINA HABERSTROH Staff Writer The Jamesburg Board of Education has found five high schools willing to consider accepting the borough’s high school students starting with the 2012-13 school year. Jamesburg contacted 18 school districts in hopes of finding a more affordable alternative to Monroe Township High…

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    Matthew Mekhail of Monroe cheers on the runners crossing the finish line during the 5K George Sheehan Classic in Red Bank, Monmouth County, on June 18. ERIC SUCAR staff

  • Another wish granted

    Plumeri ups donation to $3 million for Make-A-Wish facility being built in Monroe BY CHRISTINA HABERSTROH Staff Writer A s its castle on Perrineville Road in Monroe nears completion, the Make-A-Wish Foundation was granted its largest gift in history, thanks to New Jersey native Joseph Plumeri. Plumeri, who has been involved with the nonprofit organization…

  • E.B. recognizes Friends for efforts to help others

    Moskowitz, Buccigrossi have volunteered for many local causes, organizations BY CHRIS ZAWISTOWSKI Staff Writer EASTBRUNSWICK— Combined, they have spent hundreds of hours planning, organizing, cleaning, weeding, building, teaching and giving back to the township in any way they can. Now the township is giving a little something back to them. Anthony Buccigrossi and Lois Moskowitz…