Category: Sentinel-EBS News

  • Monroe resident tapped to serve as U.S. marshal for New Jersey

    MONROE — President Barack Obama has nominated a township man to become the U.S. marshal for the District of New Jersey. Juan Mattos Jr. would serve in the post with the U.S. Marshal’s Office, the enforcement arm of the federal courts. Responsibilities include protecting federal court officers and buildings, transporting prisoners and seeking fugitives. “Mr.…

  • Concerns raised over school budget impact

    Administrator responds to citizens’ calls for tax cut BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer The East Brunswick Board of Education will vote tonight on the adoption of its 2011-12 budget, but officials took time during a March 24 public hearing to address community concerns. School Business Administrator Bernardo Giuliana discussed the tax issue that has been…

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    Seven-year-old Abby and 4-year-old Andy Semsel follow their putts down a makeshift miniature golf course set up in the children’s section of the Monroe Township Public Library on March 26. SCOTT FRIEDMAN

  • Out of this world

    Cousins Maya Blinco, 10, and Nahal Balinco, 6, both of East Brunswick, celebrate with noisemakers during a reading of the Megillah. The Chabad of East Brunswick sponsored the “Purim in Outer Space” family event March 20 at the Middlesex County 4-H Center on Cranbury Road. SCOTT FRIEDMAN

  • Police arrest seven after raid at fire chief’s home

    House declared uninhabitable due to 20 code violations BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Milltown’s fire chief is among seven people who have been charged with drug-related offenses following an ongoing police investigation. However, the chief, Peter Belonis, was not the focus of the investigation, according to Patrolman Chris Johnson, the borough’s lead narcotics investigator. “His…

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    Jean Cleary of South River looks at a book on opening day of the East Brunswick Friends of the Library’s 37th annual Friends’ Book & Media Sale March 21. The weeklong event was held at the Brunswick Square Mall, Route 18. More photos, page 10. JEFF GRANIT staff

  • Monroe insurance plan switch saves money but riles retirees

    Changes are part of new contracts for employee unions BY CHRISTINA HABERSTROH Staff Writer The Monroe Township Council is moving forward with new union contracts that bring changes to employees’ health insurance plans. The changes, which will limit employees to one option for health care plans, will save the township over $1 million per year…

  • Film stresses garden’s impact on community

    Filmmaker from E.B. to screen and discuss his documentary at library BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — The local food movement may be rooted in “green” ideals, but it doesn’t just offer environmental sustainability and nutritional benefits. It cultivates a strong sense of community as well. Such camaraderie is on display in “Growtown…

  • Media blitz

    Above: Jim Mihopulos of East Brunswick browses the videos on sale at the East Brunswick Friends of the Library’s 37th annual Friends’ Book & Media Sale March 21. The weeklong event was held at the Brunswick Square Mall, Route 18. Below: Alina Chen, 4, of East Brunswick, reads a book during the sale. PHOTOS BY…