Category: Sentinel-EBS News

  • Scientists will discuss shorebird controversy

    Environmental lecture series launches at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 24 BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — The Environmental Commission is kicking off its long-anticipated lecture series in a big way next week. Larry Niles from Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey and Mandy Dey of the New Jersey Endangered Species Program will speak at…

  • County, nonprofits discuss ways to meet demand

    Middlesex County officials and about 100 representatives from nonprofit organizations discussed how to serve their clients while having access to fewer resources during a meeting at the county fire academy in Sayreville on Feb. 4. The key issues that were discussed included improving communication and collaboration between agencies and the possibility of shared services and…

  • A community garden grows in E. Brunswick

    BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — The township’s parks have plenty to offer: Soccer fields, basketball and tennis courts, playgrounds, etc. Soon to be added is something many residentsmight not expect — a community garden. “There could not be a more perfect time to start this new project, as it will provide residents…

  • Monroe man, 18, charged with assault, resisting

    MONROE — A motor vehicle stop Feb. 9 led to the arrest of two township teenagers, one of whom was charged with assaulting a police officer and resisting arrest. The arrests of Steven Vicidomini and Christopher Konopko, both 18 and residents of Texas Road, came after police observed Vicidomini, who was driving a green Pontiac…

  • Teen to make New York debut at Carnegie Hall

    A promotional picture shows East Brunswick resident Anita Chen, 17, performing on violin and piano. Her Carnegie Hall recital is set for 3 p.m. Feb. 22. EAST BRUNSWICK — At only 17 years of age and having the unique gift of being equally talented as a soloist on two instruments, Anita Chen is becoming an…

  • Road, sidewalk upgrades in works for Jamesburg

    JAMESBURG — The borough will use state Department of Transportation funding to refurbish a number of roads on the west side of town. The $184,000 state grant will pay for improvements in the Hilltop section of Jamesburg, specifically Birchwood Road, Cedar Lane and Maple Drive, Councilman John Longo said. The roads are between Forsgate Drive…

  • EBPD moves two officers up to sergeant, lieutenant

    Edward Janzekovich EAST BRUNSWICK — Two police officers have been promoted to vacant supervisory positions in the department. East Brunswick Director of Public Safety Barry W. Roberson announced that Edward Janzekovich would be promoted from sergeant to lieutenant. In turn, Alex Todoroff will move up from patrolman to sergeant. The openings became available upon the…

  • Chabad House has new site for programs, shop

    Synagogue leasing space until permanent facility is built BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer Chabad House of Monroe is leasing this mid-19th-century building at Prospect Plains and Applegarth roads while awaiting construction on its new 20,000-square-foot facility. MONROE — The first Orthodox synagogue in township history has opened in a former office building at the corner…

  • Former school building again getting attention

    E.B. opted not to sell school in 2007; may revisit issue BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer The former McGinnis School, on township-owned property in East Brunswick, has raised concerns as being a potential liability and an eyesore. EAST BRUNSWICK — At least one resident hasn’t forgotten the plight of the former McGinnis School, and now…