Category: Sentinel-EBS News

  • Author’s goal is to make study of math easier

    BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — Those who have struggled with math in school may not have solely themselves to blame, according to a local math teacher and author. Bob Miller, an East Brunswick resident and author of dozens of math books, said math teaching hasn’t been the same in recent decades. He…

  • Heart of New Jersey chorus never misses a beat

    Sweet Adelines chapter welcomes women who enjoy singing and performing BY ADELE YOUNG Staff Writer They’re not rock stars, but they probably have more fun singing together than many of today’s musical titans. Members of the Heart of New Jersey chorus, under the direction of Jane Holden (center), practice for their annual show Nov. 15,…

  • Fundraisers

    Nov. 12-18 • Clothing Drive, sponsored by the PTA of Memorial Elementary School, East Brunswick, during school hours, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., at the school, 80 David St., South River. Seeking gently used clothing, shoes; accessories (purses, backpacks, belts, hats, gloves, scarves, ties, baby accessories); household items made of fabric (blankets, sheets, comforters, etc.); soft toys;…

  • Spotswood makes headway in dealing with water woes

    BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer SPOTSWOOD — The borough has alleviated “a good portion” of the water problems that have plagued the town for years, but some linger, according to council President Curtis Stollen. During a recent Borough Council meeting, a resident approached the council about problems he has been having at the end of…

  • ‘Fanciful’ exhibit to open in Monroe

    Martin Goldberg presents images of backyard flowers BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer Aretired East Brunswick businessman for whom photography has been a vocation for nearly 60 years is about to have his first exhibit. Martin Goldberg, 70, will display his works at the Monroe Township Library starting Nov. 10. Goldberg, who had a career in…

  • Sayreville man killed by oncoming train

    BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY— A 54-year-old Sayreville man was killed by an oncoming train approaching the city’s train station on Oct. 21. Mark Jamison was struck just south of the John Street crossing, said NJ Transit spokesman Joe Dee. Dee said the medical examiner would make a determination as to whether the incident…

  • Scout builds home for osprey near river

    BY MARY ANNE ROSS Correspondent Satya Adusumilli, 17, and his crew put up the Eagle Scout’s 20-foot-high osprey next on the bank of the South River in East Brunswick. EAST BRUNSWICK — Keystone Park may soon be the new home to a pair of osprey, thanks to the efforts of Eagle Scout Satya Adusumilli. The…

  • Library will celebrate new additions, café

    BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — Township officials on Sunday will celebrate recent improvements that are hoped to make the acclaimed public library even better. The grand opening will take place from 2-4 p.m. and will introduce the public to the library’s new “push-out” addition, which includes a reading area for adults, a…

  • Helmetta’s man in first college football game

    Herbert, son-in-law of town founder, recounted unique details of 1869 game BY JOSEPH SAPIA Correspondent After John Warne Herbert Jr. married into the Helme snuff mill family, he became a prominent Helmetta citizen. John Warne Herbert Jr. But 16 years before marrying Olivia Antoinette “Etta” Helme, daughter of town founder George W. Helme and Margaret…