Category: Sentinel-EBS News

  • Youth to hear offenders on drug, alcohol abuse

    South River Parks and Recreation will host a Project P.R.I.D.E. presentation at 9:30 a.m. on Aug. 1 in the cafetorium at South River Middle School, 3 Montgomery St. The event, presented by the New Jersey Department of Corrections, will bring minimum-custody offenders from a state-correctional facility to talk about their personal experiences with drugs and…

  • Butterfly survey hatches in E. Bruns.

    East Brunswick residents are being asked to keep an eye out for butterflies, such as this tiger swallowtail found at a township residence, and report their findings. EAST BRUNSWICK – The township’s Friends of the Environmental Commission are asking residents to help with a townwide butterfly survey for 2007. Organizers want to determine the types…

  • ‘Harry Potter’ fans to celebrate at library

    A “Harry Potter” party will be held at 7 p.m. on July 23 at the South River Public Library, 55 Appleby Ave. All activities will be conducted by Kim and Daniela, devoted “Potter” followers. For more information and to reserve, call (732) 254-2488.

  • Environmental panel to sponsor nature walk

    The Lawrence Brook Watershed Partnership (LBWP) will host a 1 1/2- to 2-mile nature walk from 10 a.m. to noon on July 14 at Keystone Park/Joseph P. Chagnon Wildlife Area, East Brunswick Participants should meet in the parking lot on Emerson Street, which is the first right turn from Main Street/Bordentown Avenue, northeast of its…

  • Baby talk

    PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR staff Steffi Dibartolo teaches a “Baby & Me” class Friday at the East Brunswick Public Library, offering instruction on simple sign language so that new mothers can communicate more easily with their babies.Samantha Hirsch, of East Brunswick, looks on as her mother, Jennifer, practices sign language during the “Baby & Me”…

  • Families invited to ‘Super Simon Sez Show’

    The township of East Brunswick Division of Recreation will present a “Super Simon Sez Show” at 7 p.m. on July 18 around the East Brunswick municipal pond, Ryders Lane. Clowns will entertain from 6:30-7 p.m. The event is the second in a series of Wonderful Wednesdays outdoor family concerts. Admission is free of charge. Rain…

  • Town may reconsider Harts Lane rezoning

    Developer wants to build 400 senior housing units BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer BY VINCENT TODAROStaff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK – The Township Council is considering rezoning a 41-acre property on Harts Lane to allow for age-restricted housing. The property, owned by developer M. Alfieri Co. Inc., of Edison, abuts both Harts and Tices lanes, and…

  • Summer camps designed to build self-confidence

    The Monroe Municipal Alliance Committee will offer a variety of free confidence-building summer camps at Mill Lake School, 115 Monmouth Road. All camps are presented in an age-appropriate manner, using a variety of teaching methods including dialogue, role-play, literature, song, dance and arts and crafts. The purpose and ultimate intent of the Monroe Municipal Alliance…

  • Historic village celebrates new Crandall Play Area

    BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer BY VINCENT TODAROStaff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK – It may be in an old part of town, but the Crandall Play Area is as good as new. The newly revitalized pocket park, whose former playground equipment was removed due to safety standards, was dedicated in a ceremony Sunday afternoon. The park…