Category: Sentinel-EBS News

  • Legislators invite public to discuss budget issues

    Citing dramatic cuts proposed for municipal and school aid and social services, state legislators from Middlesex County will hold a budget hearing on the impact of the cuts. Senate Majority Leader Barbara Buono, Assemblyman Patrick J. Diegnan Jr. and Assemblyman Peter J. Barnes III (all D-18th District) said they hope the meeting will help formulate…

  • ‘Brigadoon’

    Fiona Campbell, portrayed by Alison Endee of Hoboken, enjoys the “Heather on the Hill” with American visitor Tommy Albright, as played by Patsy Palma of Sayreville, in a scene from the Playhouse 22 production of “Brigadoon.” The classic musical will be performed Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 3 p.m. from April…

  • $3.7M bond to fund E.B. projects, improvements

    Police, rescue squad services, park projects to benefit BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — Township officials have introduced a bond ordinance that will fund various improvements around town. Mayor David Stahl said the ordinance, which was introduced March 22, would contribute to necessary improvements and additions, as well as loan money for larger…

  • Breakfast with the Easter Bunny

    Children show affection for the rabbits on hand for the Breakfast with the Easter Bunny event at the Middlesex County 4-H Center on Cranbury Road in East Brunswick Saturday. ERIC SUCAR staff

  • Commuters, officials slam NJ Transit plan

    Suburban Transit says it would step in with its own service if bus lines are nixed BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer The East Brunswick Cultural Arts Center auditorium was nearly full last Saturday, serving as a haven for residents and officials distressed about the proposed NJ Transit service cuts and fare hikes. NJ Transit held…

  • Program cuts, tax hike proposed in South River

    BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer SOUTH RIVER — School officials describe their 2010-11 spending plan as a “painful budget for everyone.” The Board of Education unanimously approved the $28.6 million budget for the next school year during a March 26 public hearing at South River High School. Schools Superintendent Ronald Grygo explained to the public…

  • Easter Egg Hunt

    Boys and girls of all ages compete in the bonnet and top hat contest, held during the annual Easter Egg Hunt at the Dey Farm Historic Site in Monroe on Saturday. The Monroe Township Mothers Club and the recreation department co-sponsored the event. ERIC SUCAR staff

  • Spotswood school tab raises taxes, cuts staff

    District absorbs 22% loss of state aid for 2010-11 BY BRIAN DONAHUE Staff Writer Apreliminary school budget would increase school taxes by 3.5 percent for the next school year while doing away with nearly two dozen staff positions. The tax hike and cuts were announced after the Spotswood Board of Education learned it would lose…

  • Kaplan takes Helmetta to court over denial

    Builder sought approval to convert snuff mill plan to nonsenior housing BY JENNIFER BOOTON Staff Writer Kaplan & Cos. has filed a lawsuit against the Helmetta Planning Board for denying its proposal to convert the former snuff mill into a non-age-restricted housing complex. The development firm, which received borough approval in 2007 to build 225…