Category: Sentinel-EBS News

  • 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…

  • 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,…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Big Brothers Big Sisters’ fundraiser strikes chord with supporters

    Greater Media employees donate time, money to help child-mentoring organization BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Left: Big Brother Joe Aucello, 50, of Marlboro gives some pointers to his “Little,” Steven, 11, during the 39th annual Bowling for Kids’ Sake fundraiser to benefit the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Monmouth & Middlesex Counties at Brunswick Zone…

  • Monroe officials welcome three to Police Dept.

    BY CHRISTINA HABERSTROH Staff Writer MONROE — Three new officers were sworn in as the newest members of the township Police Department during the March 7 Township Council meeting. The officers replaced three who retired. Officers Jamey DiGrazio, Bernard Silverstein and Ronald Breuer took their oaths in a ceremony presided over by Mayor Richard Pucci,…

  • Accident overturns vehicle on Rt. 18

    EAST BRUNSWICK — A motorist was hospitalized last week after an accident that resulted in her car overturning on Route 18 near CindyWay. Police said Frances Kwiatkowski, 55, of Morganville, was headed north on Route 18 in a 2008 Dodge and was slowing down in traffic at 7:34 a.m. March 11 when it was struck…