Category: Sentinel-EBS News

  • E.B. raises user fees to support programs

    Stahl: Move takes some the burden off taxpayers BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — Many of those who use the township’s recreation and community services will see increases in the fees they pay for those programs. The fee increases affect nearly all of the municipally run programs, including Camp Daisy. Mayor David Stahl…

  • New generation carries torch with J’burg eatery

    Duke’s Place named for longtime DiBrizzi’s owner BY JANE MEGGITT Three generations of pizzamaking experience went into the recently opened Duke’s Place. PHOTOS BY JEFF GRANIT staff Above: Billy (l) and Charlie Forsyth work behind the counter at Duke’s. Below: Charlie (l) and Billy Forsyth along with other family members have recently opened Duke’s Place…

  • Kotkin–Shilane

    Beth Eileen Shilane, daughter of Marsha and Dr. William Shilane of East Brunswick, was married June 28, 2009, to Daniel Scott Kotkin, son of Gail and Victor Kotkin of North Bergen. Beth and Daniel Kotkin Rabbi Benjamin Levy performed the ceremony at the Grand Marquis, Old Bridge, where the bride was given in marriage by…

  • Spotswood makes case against snuff mill plan

    BY VINCENT TODARO Spotswood officials are stepping up opposition to the current plans for Helmetta’s former snuff mill. Kaplan and Cos. is seeking to redevelop the 32-acre mill site with 200 non-agerestricted housing units, instead of its previously approved plan for 225 senior homes. The builder has begun testimony before the Helmetta Planning Board, and…

  • Teen’s project benefits hospitalized children

    Scout ran park cleanups, yard sale to buy toys for donating BY VINCENT TODARO Sick children were able to enjoy some toys this holiday season, thanks to the work of a 16-year-old junior at East Brunswick High School. JEFF GRANIT staff Taran Sayal, 16, a junior at East Brunswick High School, gets help from Joe…

  • E.B. generates less trash, about $200K in savings

    Stahl: Money being used to cover other budget areas BY VINCENT TODARO EAST BRUNSWICK — The Township Council has saved more than $200,000 in waste management costs this year, Mayor David Stahl said. The savings comes from the switch to once-a-week garbage collection schedule in September, and the fact that the township is generating less…

  • Council bids farewell to colleague, teacher

    So. River officials laugh about rivalries both on the dais and the baseball diamond BY KATHY CHANG The Dec. 28 South River Borough Council meeting ended the same way it has for the past three years. Anthony Razzano “Mr. Mayor, I move we adjourn,” Democratic Councilman Anthony Razzano said around 9:45 p.m. But this time…

  • East Brunswick gets set for 150th birthday

    Photos of town’s early days sought for montage BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — There were no Fourth of July fireworks last year, but the township’s 150th anniversary will bring those back to the township as part of a months-long celebration. Mayor David Stahl said fireworks in July would likely be the grand…

  • Winter wonderland

    Above, Herve Barrier discusses some of the flora and fauna at Tamarack Hollow in East Brunswick. Last summer, the Middlesex County Conservation Corps built a new trail, which is currently known as the “orange trail” and the subject of an ongoing trail-naming contest, at the 232-acre park. Right, Brian Racin of South River leads a…