Category: Sentinel-EBS News

  • 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…

  • Jamesburg budget carries flat tax rate

    Officials debate cutback on employee cell phones BY CHRISTINA HABERSTROH Staff Writer Jamesburg officials are moving ahead with a 2011 municipal budget that would not increase residents’ taxes. The budget, which was introduced at the Borough Council’s March 9 meeting, totals $5,020,171, down more than $200,000 from last year. It does not call for any…

  • Art at the library

    Carl Frankel’s “Aftermath” and Leonard Hoiland’s “Colorful Flowers” are among the many works included in the Suburban Artist Guild’s ongoing display at the East Brunswick Public Library. From watercolors to pastels, the pieces line the walls for all patrons to enjoy. The guild, formed in Central Jersey in 1963, focuses on helping artists exchange ideas…

  • Sheriff’s officer charged with helping collect bribe

    A Middlesex County sheriff’s officer was arrested Monday on charges that he assisted former Sheriff Joseph C. Spicuzzo in collecting a bribe from an individual seeking a position in the sheriff’s office. Officer Paul Lucarelli, 45, of South River, was arrested at his home by detectives of the New Jersey State Police Official Corruption Bureau,…

  • Steinem: Full equality still half-century away

    ‘An Evening With Gloria Steinem’ at Brookdale College draws overflow crowd BY LIZ SHEEHAN Correspondent Writer, editor and social activist Gloria Steinem talks with members of the press prior to the start of “An Evening With Gloria Steinem” at Brookdale Community College in Lincroft on March 1. ERIC SUCAR staff MIDDLETOWN — “If I had…

  • WELCOME TO… Treasures of the Jersey Shore

    Atlantic Highlands & Highlands offer all of the charms of seaside towns BY REBECCAMORTON Staff Writer Visitors don’t have to wait until summer to enjoy the many charms of Atlantic Highlands’ First Avenue. Nestled along the Sandy Hook Bay, Atlantic Highlands and Highlands are two small Jersey shore towns that have much to offer. Both…

  • Milltown official drives proposal for cruise night

    BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer MILLTOWN — Cruise nights could be on their way to the borough. “This is a win-win for the town of Milltown,” Councilman Gary Holsten said during aMarch 14 meeting as he proposed the classic car events. “It will cost nothing to the borough, and the local businesses can sign up…