Category: Sentinel-EBS News

  • Teen sets out to make world a greener place

    East Brunswick girl helps others help the environment BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer Dana Horowitz EAST BRUNSWICK — If the planet’s future lies with young people like Dana Horowitz, those concerned for the environment would likely agree it is in good hands. Dana, who will be entering eighth grade this year at Churchill Junior High…

  • Resident leaves legacy at Thompson Park

    Monroe volunteer recalled for work on trail system BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer STEVEN M. BARON Larry Shulman (r) of Monroe shows Ken Hauser, Alvin’s son, a map of the trails his father worked to improve in Thompson Park. A new park bench has been installed with a plate reading “Alvin Hauser: He Loved the…

  • Longhouse to be focus of event at park

    Structure was type of home used by natives of N.J. area Marvin Davis of East Brunswick shows an Eastern Woodland Indian snowshoe among the items that will be on display at Thompson Park in Jamesburg Saturday. JAMESBURG — Area residents are invited to step back in history this Saturday and help members of Intertribal American…

  • Boro authorizes study on building firehouse

    New George St. station sought due to dilapidated conditions BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer SOUTH RIVER — The borough will spend $5,500 to study the feasibility of constructing a new firehouse on George Street. The Borough Council voted unanimously to approve the expense after some discussion at its July 13 meeting. Emmanuel Mesagna, a former…

  • Fundraisers

    Aug. 8 • Gold Party, sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council No. 2061, Sayreville, noon-6 p.m., at the council home, Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville. Proceeds benefit the Our Lady of Victories Capital Campaign. The Royal Gold Group, a licensed, insured and bonded company, will pay cash for guests’ unwanted gold, platinum, sterling items.…

  • ARF barking up right tree at new location

    BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — The Animal Rescue Force has switched homes many times since its inception in 1974, but its current location may be the most fitting. Rochelle Friedrich, an administrator for the nonprofit group, said ARF is pleased with its new home at PetSmart on Route 18. The rescue force,…

  • Fun at the fair

    CHRIS KELLY staff Max Basha, 4, of Jamesburg, walks along a high bridge at the Middlesex County Fair during its opening night Monday. The fair runs 5-11 p.m. today and tomorrow, and opens at 11 a.m. Saturday and Sunday on Cranbury Road in East Brunswick.

  • Troupe brings rock musical to Parlin

    ‘Leader of the Pack’ showcases songs of late’50s, early ’60s BY JENNIFER BOOTON Staff Writer GREG HOLMES The Main Street Theatre Co.’s cast for “Leader of the Pack” will perform the show Aug. 7-22 at the theater on Bordentown Avenue in Parlin. Tony Adase is directing, with musical direction by Andrew Macirowski and choreography by…

  • Boro accepts land gifts

    BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer SPOTSWOOD — The borough has been given a number of small properties, and officials say the gifted lands will deter future development. Council President Curtis Stollen said the town has collected small parcels in a land conservation zone between Adirondack and Brunswick avenues. Some of the parcels have come from…