Category: Sentinel-EBS News

  • Seussed up

    PHOTOS BY JEFF GRANIT staff Pictured to to bottom: Camille Bacon (r) and other children at Kiddie Academy of East Brunswick enjoy a Dr. Seuss book with East Brunswick Police Officer Drew Walsh on March 4. Walsh served as guest storytime reader for the Read Across America event. Kendal Pickard (left, with headband) and Amanda…

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    JEFF GRANIT staff East Brunswick police officer Drew Walsh reads to children at Kiddie Academy of East Brunswick, Cranbury Road, on March 4. The special story time was in celebration of Read Across America. More photos, page 26.

  • New super takes over in Monroe

    Hamilton discusses priorities for school district BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer The new superintendent of schools has arrived, and it couldn’t be at a busier time for the Monroe Township School District. Kenneth Hamilton Kenneth Hamilton, who was appointed by the Board of Education on Dec. 4, officially started work last week, and he’s already…

  • County’s $392M tab carries 1.5-cent hike

    Freeholders cut expenses in light of revenue losses BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer The Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders introduced a $392 million operating budget March 5 that calls for a slight tax increase and a decreased workforce. The 2009 budget is $4.96 million less than the 2008 budget despite large increased costs passed…

  • GETTING READY FOR SPRING SPORTS – Advertorial

    By Gloria Averbuch GETTING READY FOR SPRING SPORTS – Advertorial Advertorial GETTING READY FOR SPRING SPORTS By Gloria Averbuch It’s time to brush off the remnants of winter, and get ready to play! Whether your athlete has been active or not, here are some helpful steps to get ready for spring. Take Advantage of Transition…

  • New East Bruns. club programmed for success

    Robotics team gets high scores in first full year BY BRIAN DONAHUE Staff Writer They’ve come a long way in a short period of time. But perhaps more important than the trophies the East Brunswick High School robotics club has garnered are the leadership skills the students are developing, according to their adviser. PHOTOS BY…

  • Town, fire district agree on $150K in budget cuts

    BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer MONROE — The Fire District Number Three budget will be cut by $150,000 as the result of a mutual agreement between the Township Council and the district’s commissioners. The budget now contains no increase in taxes. The council held a special meeting on Monday to discuss the issue. District Three…

  • E.B. school officials glad case is in past

    Borden lawsuit placed district at center of national debate BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer EAST RBUSNWICK — Board of Education President Todd Simmens said he was pleased but not surprised that the U.S. Supreme Court decided not to hear an appeal in the Marcus Borden case. The court last week rejected a petition by longtime…

  • Collection yields needed supplies for animal shelter

    Monroe students’ donations fill room at Sayreville facility BY BRIAN DONAHUE Staff Writer Monroe Township High School teacher Meredith Kwitkoski shows some of the items donated to the Sayreville Pet Adoption Center. MONROE — A high school teacher and guidance office employee were pleasantly surprised with the response they received recently when they decided to…