Category: Sentinel-EBS News

  • Police: Two men in possession of 7 pounds of marijuana

    EAST BRUNSWICK — Two men were arrested after police observed them taking part in an alleged drug transaction outside a local shopping center. The arrest was made at 4:55 p.m. Jan. 16 after East Brunswick Detective Sgt. Dan Melnick and Detective Marty O’Neill were driving through the parking lot of the Brunswick Square Mall, Route…

  • Multicultural folk ensemble to perform

    BY LAURA KANTLEHNER Correspondent Performers with the Tamburitzans, a multi-cultural folk ensemble, will bring the music and dance styles of Eastern Europe to Monroe on Saturday. MONROE — Dubbed as America’s longest-running, multicultural song and dance company, the Tamburitzans is returning to the township this weekend. The ensemble of 34 young folk dancers, singers and…

  • 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…

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    SCOTT FRIEDMAN Janet Dalessandro and grandson Lucas Endress, 2, of Old Bridge, look at the head of an alligator during the Simon Kidgits’ Club’s Outrageous Reptiles event, hosted by Jenkinson’s Aquarium Saturday at Brunswick Square Mall in East Brunswick. More photos, page 8.

  • ‘Outside the Box’ music comes to New Brunswick

    Keeping thoughtful music alive. That’s how Mike Del Priore, drummer for Like Trains & Taxis, describes the mission of the Outside the Box Tour. The tour comes to the George Street Playhouse in New Brunswick on Jan. 31 for what is a hometown stop for Like Trains & Taxis, the indie soul band that organized…

  • E.B. officials tout plan to limit trash collection

    Stahl anticipates savings of $2M over five years BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer Amid some mild criticism, East Brunswick officials are touting the benefits of a plan to switch garbage collection from twice a week to once. During Monday’s night’s Township Council meeting, officials discussed the plan, which would limit trash collection but purportedly save…

  • New panel will help council with budget

    ‘Different perspectives’ sought on twp. finances, efficiency BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — Mayor David Stahl plans to create a finance committee to augment the work of the administration and Township Council on devising the municipal budget. In a time of economic strife for towns across the state, Stahl is implementing a number…

  • Opponents lose fight to save Forney House

    Historic home demolished Friday; bank to be built BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer A work crew begins the demolition of the Forney House Friday. Friday marked the end of a losing battle for preservationists in Milltown, when the historic Forney House met its demise. A group of about a dozen residents, including Mayor Gloria Bradford…