Category: Sentinel-EBS News

  • Temple celebrates history of worship and outreach

    Congregation members are from all over Middlesex County BY MARY ANNE ROSS Corespondent In an atmosphere that was a mix of solemn occasion and joyful family reunion, the congregation of Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple celebrated 150 years on Sunday. PHOTOS BY SCOTT FRIEDMAN Rabbi Bennett Miller of Monroe holds a marker presented to Anshe Emeth…

  • Open house will focus on planned trail system

    North/south route would connect to parks in Monroe MONROE — The township will hold a final open house for public comment on its proposed pedestrian and bicycle trail system from 4 to 7 p.m. Oct. 20 at the municipal building. The township devised a plan for the trails with the help of Michael Baker Associates,…

  • Changing age-restricted law does not get support

    Resident with disabled son sought change in order to move into adult community BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer MONROE — Barry Haimer would like to remain in the township when he retires, but because he has a 37-year-old disabled son, he can’t buy a house in any of the local retirement communities. At the Oct.…

  • Advisory panel to get early start on budget

    BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — With a difficult 2009 municipal budget now set in stone, the township’s citizen-led budget advisory committeewill soon begin meeting to discuss next year’s plan. Mayor David Stahl said last week that the group will met Nov. 19 to begin examining issues with the 2010 municipal budget, which…

  • Fun at the fair

    PHOTOS BY JEFF GRANIT staff Top: Lorraine Sutera (l) and Dinah Colasuonno have a laugh at the Spotswood Senior Center County Fair held Sept. 30. Some 80 seniors came out to the event along with local dignitaries. Right: Madeline Dyba enjoys the fair.

  • State denies Helmetta’s requests for waiver, aid

    HELMETTA — Though the borough’s 2009 budget initially called for a tax increase, residents will see a slight decrease in their municipal taxes for this year. The tax rate has decreased by a third of a cent per $100 of assessed valuation, or $5.55 on the average home, according to a budget amendment approved by…

  • Fundraiser hopes to ease burden of breast cancer

    Women invited to enjoy complimentary salon and spa services at Avanti with $25 donation BY AMY ROSEN Staff Writer Avanti Day Resort is the kind of place a woman goes to feel better about herself. Now Avanti, named national Salon of the Year by Salon Today, is doing something to help many women who are…

  • Weeklong juried art show returns to Monroe library

    BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer MONROE — Residents will be able to show off their artistic talents in a variety of mediums at the township’s annual juried art show, to be held Oct. 19-25 at the Monroe Township Library. The works of 60 to 70 artists will be selected for inclusion in the show, according…

  • Spotswood asks state to review funding plan

    Questions linger as school districts complete merger BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer SPOTSWOOD — While its new financial structure remains uncertain, the borough’s school district has largely adjusted to its consolidation with Helmetta. Spotswood Board of Education President Richard O’Brien said he does not feel the day-to-day functioning of the school system has been affected…