Category: Sentinel-EBS News

  • Becker, community volunteer, dies at 63

    Historical group president had charges pending in court BY BRIAN DONAHUE Staff Writer FILE PHOTO During a January 2007 tour of Lakeview, Ron Becker pointed out the instability of the walls in the basement of the historic mansion, which was slated for fix-ups. HELMETTA — Ronald Becker, who had served as president of the Jamesburg…

  • Six more weeks …

    PHOTOS BY SCOTT FRIEDMAN Jerry Guthlein of North Main Street, Milltown, holds Milltown Mel, who predicted six more weeks of winter Monday morning, Groundhog Day. Guthlein and his wife Cathy were inspired to buy a groundhog after watching the Bill Murray movie “Groundhog Day” and visiting Punxsutawney in recent years.

  • Man, 42, guilty of sexually assaulting boys in Old Bridge

    A42-year-old man is facing up to 30 years in prison after being convicted of charges that he sexually abused two boys, ages 13 and 9, in Old Bridge in 2004. Robert Morrissey of Manasquan was found guilty on Jan. 29 of aggravated sexual assault, sexual assault and endangering the welfare of the children on various…

  • Stahl invites residents to evening office hours

    Mayor: Citizens can discuss ‘anything and everything’ BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — New mayor David Stahl is looking to step up dialogue with township residents, in part by offering hours before meetings. While citizens can contact Stahl by phone or e-mail, and approach the entire governing body at Township Council meetings, they…

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    CHRIS GLASSMAN/IMAGESCOPE PHOTOGRAPHY Erica Colon, a teacher at Kiddie Academy of East Brunswick, Cranbury Road, reads to student Samuel Mushailov and teacher Erika Legal during the recent Pajama Day. Staff and students donated more than 200 new pairs of PJs to the Pajama Program charity, which distributes them to children in need.

  • Old Stage Road ready for upgrades, sidewalks

    BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer SPOTSWOOD — The Borough Council has decided to include sidewalks as part of the work planned for Old Stage Road. Originally, the road reconstruction project did not include sidewalks, but in January, officials resolved to add them. Council President Curtis Stollen said he was surprised to learn they weren’t in…

  • Two position cuts save E.B. over $200K

    BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer EAST RBUNSWICK — In an effort to save money, Mayor David Stahl has cut two jobs and asked other municipal employees, including himself, to help pick up the slack. It’s all part of Stahl’s work-together message, which he stressed during the Jan. 26 Township Council meeting. Stahl is calling for…

  • Area teens witness history, firsthand

    High school students cherish memories of inauguration BY LAURA KANTLEHNER Correspondent For Old Bridge High School junior Christina Lombardo, the inauguration of President Barack Obama was “an unforgettable moment in time.” Christina Lombardo And it’s a day she will never forget, as she was able to witness the monumental event in person, thanks to LeadAmerica.…

  • So. River accepts $37,000 for fallen building cleanup

    BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer SOUTH RIVER — The Borough Council unanimously voted in favor of a resolution to settle with the owners of a Reid Street building that was knocked down during a windstorm last year. Borough Administrator Andrew Salerno recommended to the council at its Jan. 26 meeting that it agree to accept…