Category: Sentinel-EBS News

  • Four hopefuls discuss issues facing South River

    Parties vie for control of council in Nov. 3 election BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer The Nov. 3 election could have a major impact on the South River Borough Council, which is currently split evenly among Republicans and Democrats. Four candidates are running for two three-year seats. Republican John Trzeciak, 35, who is council president…

  • Builder asks Helmetta to drop age restrictions

    Officials say revised plan could ‘greatly impact’ schools BY BRIAN DONAHUE Staff Writer The redeveloper of Helmetta’s former snuff mill property is seeking to market the planned housing community without age restrictions. Kaplan and Cos. submitted an application to the borough Planning Board last week asking to remove the age restrictions that are tied to…

  • 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…

  • Biz owner charged in murder plot

    FBI says Passalaqua offered to kill four for $10K each BY BRIAN DONAHUE Staff Writer Alocal resident and business owner is accused of setting a scheme to murder four people in exchange for money, and also taking part in a series of burglaries in Middlesex County. Joseph Passalaqua, 55, of East Brunswick, the longtime owner…

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    CHRIS KELLY staff Eden Schechter, 8, of East Brunswick, sees how fast she can blow up a balloon during a game that children made up during Monday’s Sukkot celebration, sponsored by the Chabad of East Brunswick. The event, at the home of Rabbi Aryeh Goodman, had children eating kosher pizza and fries in the sukkah,…

  • Eight suspects charged in robberies, break-ins

    ‘Crew’ accused in home invasions, civic hall burglaries BY BRIAN DONAHUE Staff Writer Eight men have been arrested on charges they worked as a crew over the past two years, burglarizing and in some cases robbing businesses, civic halls and homeowners around Middlesex County. Between November 2007 and June 2009, the group of mostly local…

  • Family sets yard sale to give back to RWJ

    Helmetta boy, 4, doing well after treatment for leukemia BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer After being diagnosed with leukemia, Jason D’Angelo, 4, of Helmetta, received two bone marrow transplants thanks to his sister, Mya, who served as the donor. HELMETTA — The past year has been a difficult one for the D’Angelo family, to say…

  • Shuttle driver charged in theft

    ASayreville man who drove a shuttle bus for Middlesex County has been charged with third-degree theft for allegedly stealing cash from the suggested fare box on the bus. Mark B. Wolfthal, 50, of the borough’s Parlin section, was charged Sept. 24 on allegations he took at least $80 from the box, according to a press…

  • E.B. joins opposition to closing postal plant

    BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — Fearing it will hinder prompt mail services, the Township Council is asking the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) not to close its sorting facility in Edison. The township joins several area municipalities that have taken a stance against the proposal to shut down the Kilmer Processing and Distribution…