Category: Sentinel-EBS News

  • Debate continues on possible zoning change

    Master plan panel suggested changing tract at Rte. 522 and Schoolhouse Rd. to commercial BY CHRISTINA HABERSTROH Staff Writer MONROE — The vacant piece of land at the intersection of Route 522 and Schoolhouse Road continues to be a source of contention with township residents. The master plan subcommittee recommended that the properties be changed…

  • New skate park may be in South River’s future

    BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer SOUTH RIVER — Borough officials and residents are working together to relocate the borough’s skate and bike park. Last week the skate and bike park located in Vargas Park on William Street was taken down after months of discussion among borough officials, the recreation department and the police department over…

  • Holiday tradition returns to East Brunswick stage

    BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer In its 14th annual production of “A Christmas Carol”, Playhouse 22’s Ebenezer Scrooge, played by Art Hickey of Middlesex, enjoys a lighter moment with Tiny Tim, portrayed by Bart Lahiff of Cranford. EAST BRUNSWICK — Keep the “bah humbugs” to a minimum … the township is about to receive a…

  • Hanukkah celebration

    SCOTT FRIEDMAN Monroe Mayor Richard Pucci (l-r), Leonard Posnock and Rabbi Eliezer Zaklikovsky of the Chabad Jewish Center of Monroe lights the fifth candle on the giant menorah during Sunday’s Hanukkah celebration at State Park in Monroe.

  • Helping hands

    Adela Tai (l) and Rachele Gardner and friends from South River High School help clean out a storm drain near Fourth Street Nov. 13 as part of a Girl Scout Gold Award project organized by senior Gabrielle Juba. Over two days, volunteers went around the borough clearing debris and leaves from drains to prevent future…

  • WCTC listeners contribute to LeGrand ‘Believe’ fund

    NEW BRUNSWICK — Six thousand dollars will be added to the Eric LeGrand “Believe” fund thanks to the fundraising efforts of WCTC (1450-AM) radio morning personality Jack Ellery and midday host and Program Director Bert Baron. The fund was established in an effort to defray expenses for paralyzed Rutgers University football player Eric LeGrand, a…

  • Making holidays brighter a Parlin family tradition

    Visitors encouraged to donate food, toys to help those in need BY SAM SLAUGHTER Staff Writer The Aperawic family, (l-r) Brianna, 5, Rob, Cristian, 8, Karen and Justin, sit in front of their brightly illuminated house after putting the finishing touches on their display last week. JEFF GRANIT staff SAYREVILLE — Clark Griswold, eat your…

  • JCC celebrates 25 years of services, achievements

    BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer The Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County held a toast to another 25 years last week, and just in time for Hanukkah. Doris Geller (c) and others chat in front of a newly unveiled wall honoring donors to a major fundraising campaign for the Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County,…

  • Photograph

    Rabbi Eliezer Zaklikovsky of the Chabad Jewish Center of Monroe listens as students from Monroe Township High School perform during Sunday’s Grand Family Chanukah Celebration and Giant Menorah Lighting at State Park, Perrineville and Prospect Plains Road in Monroe. SCOTT FRIEDMAN