Category: Sentinel-EBS News

  • Candidates debate planned for Oct. 18

    The Jewish Federation of Greater Middlesex County invites the community to a debate between Republican challenger Scott Sipprelle and Democratic incumbent Rep. Rush Holt, candidates for the 12th Congressional District seat, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 18 at Young Israel of East Brunswick, 193 Dunhams Corner Road. Moderator will be Eric Scott, news director for New Jersey…

  • Local officials mull uses for fed’l school aid

    Most districts will hold on to funds for 2011-12 BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer An extra $268 million has been distributed among school districts across New Jersey, but many in Middlesex County are reluctant to spend the funds immediately. School officials around the county began planning for the one-time funding opportunity soon after the state…

  • Lyme disease support group meeting Oct. 18

    LymeQuest Support Group & Advocacy project, a group for Lyme disease patients and their families, will hold its next meeting 7:15-9 p.m. Oct. 18 at the Christ Church educational building, 5 Paterson St., New Brunswick. The topic for the meeting is “A Slice of Lyme With Tickborne Co-Infections on the ‘Side’ — It’s Complicated!” Parking…

  • Community of gardeners credited for achievement

    The Friends of the East Brunswick Environmental Commission is being honored with an Environmental Achievement Award for its Community Garden project, now in its second year. The “Tomatometer” at the East Brunswick Community Garden has tracked the progress of gardeners’ produce donations to the township Senior Center. It was adjusted Sunday to show that more…

  • Event at Applebee’s will support E.B. PTA

    The Lawrence Brook School PTA, East Brunswick, will sponsor a Dining-To- Donate fundraiser 11 a.m.-midnight Oct. 21 at Applebee’s, Ryders Crossing Shopping Center, Milltown Road and Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. Diners should present a Dining-To- Donate flier at the restaurant. Applebee’s will then donate 10 percent of supporters’ bills to the PTA to help fund…

  • Three hospitalized after bus crash

    MONROE — Two people were injured Oct. 1 when a driver apparently lost control of a charter bus carrying 33 passengers and struck several other vehicles. The accident occurred as the 2008 bus from Stouts Charter Service was approaching the main security gate of the Rossmoor adult community. Police said the driver, Richard Graham, 62,…

  • Police make two prostitution arrests in one day

    EAST BRUNSWICK — Police are continuing to crack down on alleged prostitution activity that is being arranged through the Internet. The East Brunswick Police Investigative Division said it developed information that led officers to a room at the Days Hotel and to a residence on Lake Avenue on Route 18 on Sept. 30. At both…

  • Federal funds to aid E.B. library, police dept.

    BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — The township’s purse strings may have been tied a little tighter this year, but efforts to obtain grants and other outside funding sources are beginning to pay off. U.S. Rep. Rush Holt (D-12th District) announced recently that key House panels have approved his funding requests for two…

  • Engine room

    Above: Michael Callaghan of Jamesburg performs “The Star-Spangled Banner” with other members of the Middlesex County Police and Fire Pipes and Drums during the Emergency Apparatus Display held Oct. 8 along Main Street in South River. The event included games, food and a large display of fire trucks and other emergency vehicles from around New…