Category: Sentinel-EBS News

  • E.B. family celebrates 7 decades on the farm

    Jim Giamarese continues tradition on land his family bought in 1941 BY PATRICIAYOCZIS Correspondent Jim Giamarese is celebrating 70 years of his family’s farming operation on Fresh Ponds Road in East Brunswick. The family held a Master Gardeners Day event on Saturday and expect to hold several more fun farm happenings this year. LAUREN CASSELBERRY…

  • Giuliani to keynote Voices of September 11th gala

    Hundreds of 9/11 survivors, friends and families of victims and corporate representatives will gather on June 1 for the fourth annual Always Remember Gala. The event will be hosted by New Brunswick-based Voices of September 11th (VOICES), a prominent 9/11 organization that provides support services and programs for all those impacted by the attacks on…

  • fundraisers 

    May 19  Golf Classic, sponsored by the Madison Township Historical Society, at Colts Neck Golf Club. Proceeds benefit the Thomas Warne Museum, Old Bridge. Players, sponsors sought. Log on to www.MTHSGolfClassic.com.  Line-Dancing Party, sponsored by the Rhythm in Motion Cloggers 4-H Club, doors open at 6 p.m., lessons begin at 6:30 p.m., event…

  • Economic devel. funds seen as investment in E.B.’s future

    BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent EAST BRUNSWICK — The township’s Economic Development Department was on the chopping block but was saved following some spirited debate at the May 9 meeting of the Township Council. The department, consisting of part-time consultant Ed Cohen, is a $15,000 annual expense for the township. It was one of the cuts…

  • Monroe officials say thanks to town’s ‘guardian angels’

    BY CHRISTINA HABERSTROH Staff Writer MONROE — Township officials recognized local emergency medical service personnel for their efforts and dedication to the community during the May 2 Township Council meeting. Mayor Richard Pucci declared May 15-21 as Emergency Medical Services Week in Monroe. Pucci explained the importance of EMS in the community and how it…

  • East Brunswick looking at ‘responsible’ budget

    Pension, health care costs drive municipal tax increase for 2011 BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent EAST BRUNSWICK — Township officials are moving ahead with a 2011 budget thatwould raise taxes $60 on a home assessed at $150,000. The Township Council voted May 9 in favor of the $53 million budget after several months of review, and…

  • Down on the farm

    Middlesex Master Gardener Chris Piech checks on the lettuce crop at Giamarese Farm in East Brunswick on May 14. The gardeners were on hand to answer questions about growing flowers and vegetables and building a rain barrel during the first of several events marking the family-owned farm’s 70th anniversary. For story, see page 24. LAUREN…

  • Spotswood school tab upheld by two councils

    School board credited for ‘tight rein on expenses’ BY BRIAN DONAHUE Staff Writer Despite its defeat at the polls last month, the Spotswood school budget for 2011-12 will remain intact. During a joint meeting of the governing bodies of Spotswood and Helmetta, which share a regional school district, members voted Monday to let the tax…

  • South River OKs $2.1M for library renovations

    Council president says cost is relatively low due to economic slowdown BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer I t has been a long time coming, but on May 9 the South River Borough Council awarded a $2.13 million contract for additions and renovations at the public library. The council voted 5-1 in favor of the contract,…