Category: Sentinel-EBS News

  • Monroe super: District could lose up to $1.5M

    Hamilton ‘hoping’ loss of state aid will not result in the need for staff layoffs BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer It could be worse. That is Superintendent of Schools Kenneth R. Hamilton’s take on the district’s budget situation. Hamilton estimates Monroe could lose roughly $1.5 million in state aid for the 2010-11 budget. “We’ve…

  • Milltown board looks at all areas to reduce costs

    BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer MILLTOWN — Like other school districts, the borough’s Board of Education faces major challenges if Gov. Chris Christie follows through with the state aid cuts he has discussed. Superintendent of Schools Linda Madison said the outlook is grim as the board puts together its 2010-11 budget. The board held a…

  • Suspended deputy fire chief elected as fire commissioner

    BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer MONROE — According to Scott Kivet, it all comes down to one thing: making sure residents have adequate fire protection coverage 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Kivet, 30, was recently elected to a seat on the Monroe Township Fire District 1 Board of Commissioners. His election…

  • Grant crucial to next phase of retail center

    Summerhill Square builder says he is committed to bringing in quality retailers BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — The developer of Summerhill Square is one step closer to obtaining grant money critical to the construction of phase two of the shopping center. The Township Council on Feb. 22 unanimously approved an ordinance recognizing…

  • Loss of aid ‘frightening’ for South River board

    BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer SOUTH RIVER — After two years in which they kept the school tax rate level, school officials said everything is now up in the air. “It’s disconcerting [about] what might be,” Schools Superintendent Ronald Grygo said at the Board of Education meeting on March 1. Gov. Chris Christie signed an…

  • South River celebrates arrival of Dunkin’ Donuts

    South River officials recently celebrated the grand opening of the borough’s first Dunkin’ Donuts, located at the corner of Thomas and Main streets. SOUTH RIVER — Local officials celebrated the grand opening of a Dunkin’ Donuts store Feb. 12, describing it as a landmark occasion in the borough. The Dunkin’ Donuts is not only the…

  • S.R. American Legion plans holiday dinner

    American Legion Post No. 214 will sponsor its annual St. Patrick’s Day and St. Joseph’s Day Dinner 2-6 p.m. March 7 at the post home, 264 Whitehead Ave., South River. Guests may select a corned beef or ham dinner. Donation is $10 per adult, $4 per child under age 10. For tickets and more information,…

  • Country Breakfast set at Masonic lodge

    Milltown Masonic Lodge No. 294, 30 N. Main St., will host its annual All-You-Can- Eat Country Breakfast 8 a.m.-1 p.m. March 7. The menu will include pancakes, eggs, potatoes, sausage, coffee and juice. Cost is $6 for adults, $3 for children under age 12. Tickets will be available at the door.

  • E.B. board prepares to make major cuts

    School district facing potential shortfall of nearly $9 million BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer In light of recent word from the state, the potential budgetary shortfall East Brunswick school officials have been mulling over for months is rapidly becoming a reality. School Business Administrator Bernardo Giuliana, in a presentation at the Feb. 18 Board of…