Category: Sentinel-EBS News

  • Jamesburg will consider pulling out of Monroe H.S.

    Rising tuition prompts board to look at options; parents speak out against relocation BY CHRISTINA HABERSTROH Staff Writer Jamesburg school officials are considering pulling their students out of Monroe Township High School, starting with the 2012-13 school year. The Jamesburg Board of Education, voting during a special meeting March 17 that was packed with concerned…

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    Nancy Krahn of Spotswood checks out a baby blanket at the Middlesex County 4-H Spring Fling Craft Fair, held March 12 at the 4-H center in East Brunswick. Nancy Krahn of Spotswood checks out a baby blanket at the Middlesex County 4-H Spring Fling Craft Fair, held March 12 at the 4-H center in East…

  • Budget a hot topic in S.R. despite stable tax rate

    BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer SOUTH RIVER — Though there are no increases proposed in the municipal tax or the electric or water rates in 2011, some residents are questioning how officials came to those conclusions. Tele Koukourdelis, a former councilman and current chairman of the local Democratic Party, said he believes officials are using…

  • Spring Fling Craft Fair

    Linda Bach of East Brunswick (l) looks over bibs made by Bunny Darman of Piscataway at the Middlesex County 4-H Spring Fling Craft Fair held March 12 at the 4-H center in East Brunswick. SCOTT FRIEDMAN

  • Bill honoring fallen vet from E.B. back on table

    Holt, Lautenberg reintroduce bill to fill void in military’s suicide prevention efforts East Brunswick resident Linda Bean looks on as U.S. Rep. Rush Holt speaks during a March 15 press conference in Washington, D.C. Holt announced the reintroduction of the Sergeant Coleman Bean Reserve Component Suicide Prevention Act. EAST BRUNSWICK — Township resident Linda Bean…

  • Vote follows debate over road work, police cars

    BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — After weeks of discourse, the Township Council has settled on a final capital budget for 2011. Despite varying opinions among township officials, the governing body approved a resolution March 14 reducing road improvement appropriations in the capital budget by $250,000. It also cutting $150,000 from University Road…

  • A day of fun and friendship for members of E. Bruns. club

    Zachary may be speech delayed, but with excitement in his eyes, he belted out, “This is so much fun, I want to make a bowl!” Even his parents were astonished. The East Brunswick Friendship Club hosted its second special event for children with special needs and their families on March 6 at theClay Pot Pottery…

  • Court allows builder to drop age restrictions

    Ruling reverses zoning board denial, arguing that developer has fulfilled state requirements BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — The developer of an approved senior housing complex has won its appeal to the state Superior Court, thus ensuring the removal of the plan’s age restrictions. AJune 3 decision by the Zoning Board of Adjustment…

  • WELCOME TO… Treasures of the Jersey Shore

    Treasure Island, boating and dining spots make Brielle a true gem BYAMY ROSEN Staff Writer Arnolds Brielle Marina The borough of Brielle may be small, barely covering an area of two miles, but it’s a picturesque treasure of the Jersey Shore that offers some unique options for summer and year-round entertainment. Located along the banks…