Category: Sentinel-EBS News

  • Stahl looks at challenges, need for savings in 2011

    Mayor’s annual address focuses on prudent spending, protecting municipal services BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer David Stahl While enumerating fulfilled promises from 2010, East Brunswick Mayor David Stahl said during his State of the Township address Monday that there is still much to accomplish in 2011. “Last year … I spoke about the challenges of…

  • Crabiel’s memory honored with new building at MCC

    Crabiel Hall replaces last of the wooden structures from the Raritan Arsenal Family, friends and colleagues of late Middlesex County Freeholder Director David B. Crabiel were on hand Jan. 18 as Middlesex Community College dedicated its newest building in his honor. Crabiel served on the freeholder board for 27 years, including 13 as director, and…

  • Major retail center planned for Tices Lane

    E.B. board reviewing application; concerns surround access road, circulation BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer A retail proposal that could offer ample revenue opportunities for East Brunswick has completed its first round of testimony before the Planning Board. Short Hills-based Tices Lane Developers introduced its plan for a 220,660-squarefoot retail center at a Jan. 5 board…

  • Yo! Yo! yoga

    Zoey Link, 4, practices her breathing with a feather during Yo! Yo! Laura’s yoga class for children at the South River Public Library Jan. 15. The program is held on select Saturdays. LAUREN CASSELBERRY

  • South River to buy Elks site for firehouse

    Will pay $950,000 for site; facility will replace one on George Street BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer South River’s new firehouse will be located at the former Elks property on Main Street. After months of negotiations between the administration and the Elks organization, officials agreed the borough would pay $950,000 for the property. The Borough…

  • Musical chairs

    Children play a game of musical chairs during the recent “Happy Noon Year” event at the Monroe Township Public Library. JEFF GRANIT staff

  • Runners, bikers will aid leukemia society

    Participants from N.J. are being recruited now for Team In Training effort BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Walkers, runners and hikers have the ability to get fit and to help make a difference in the lives of those with blood cancers. The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Team In Training (TNT) is recruiting participants now…

  • ‘A lot of work’ ahead for Jamesburg in 2011

    Council organizes for year, changing committee makeup BY CHRISTINA HABERSTROH Staff Writer With a tight budget and a goal of keeping taxes in check, Jamesburg officials are looking for new and cost-effective ways to serve residents. “Whatever we can do to save the borough [money],” Mayor Anthony LaMantia said. The Borough Council organized for the…

  • Scott ‘opens doors’ as county sheriff

    Ex-freeholder is Middlesex’s first new sheriff in 30 years, first female sheriff BY SAM SLAUGHTER Staff Writer The Hon. Travis L. Francis (r), assignment judge of the state Superior Court Middlesex Vicinage, administers the oath of office to Sheriff Mildred S. Scott as her mother, Gertrude Lincoln, and husband, Richard D. Scott, hold the Bible…