Category: Sentinel-EBS News

By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer The Army Corps of Engineers (ACE) has begun a feasibility study that would kick-start a long-delayed project that could mitigate flooding issues along the South River. The South River Coastal Storm Risk Management Project has languished in the preconstruction phase since a feasibility report was completed in 2002. The…

SCOTT FRIEDMAN Hari Vijaykumar, left, a member of the South Brunswick High School robotics team, works with 4-year-old Weston Duhrkopp of Old Bridge to operate a robot during the Monroe Library’s celebration of New Jersey Makers Day on March 21. More photos, see page 28.

By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer Emett, 2, and Eden Bonny, 5, of Holmdel, use crayons to prepare eggs for coloring during a March 22 event at Poricy Park Conservancy, Middletown. SCOTT FRIEDMAN With spring break approaching, children and teens in central New Jersey can stay busy with activities ranging from roller-coaster rides to theater…

TOP PICK Phoenix Productions will bring a fresh rendition of the rock opera “Jesus Christ Superstar” to Red Bank’s Count Basie Theatre for four performances the last weekend of March. Created more than 40 years ago, “Jesus Christ Superstar” is set against the backdrop of an extraordinary and universally known series of events. The musical,…

– Change of date for St. Pat’s Day Parade The South Amboy St. Patrick’s Day Parade has been rescheduled to March 22. Line up is planned for noon. Step off will be at 1:30 p.m. The parade, led by the Col. D.B. Kelly Pipes and Drums, will begin at the intersection of South Pine and…

PHOTOS BY SCOTT FRIEDMAN Scouts from Pack 3 in Monroe and their parents check out the various styles of cars during the Pinewood Derby on March 15.

SCOTT FRIEDMAN Liam Iannacone of Monroe, center, cheers after his car crosses the finish line, placing him in third overall, as Scouts from Pack 3 in Monroe competed in the Pinewood Derby on March 15. For more photos, see page 32.

SOUTH RIVER — A borough man has been charged after allegedly burglarizing a home on Gordon Street. Officers responded to a report of a burglary in progress around 12:09 a.m. March 8, according to the South River Police Department. The resident reportedly told responding police officers that she observed the suspect standing in her basement.…

EDISON — More than 50 restaurants, gourmet food vendors and beverage distributors will come together to collectively offer a “Taste of Middlesex” at the 18th annual tasting event. The festivities are hosted by the Edison Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with the Pines Manor, where the event will be held 5:30-8 p.m. March 30. “We’re…