Category: Sentinel-EBS News

  • Bargain Books Sale

    PHOTOS BY SCOTT PILLING staff Above, Chani Gross, of East Brunswick, looks through the huge assortment of books on sale at the 33rd annual Bargain Books Sale sponsored by the East Brunswick Friends of the Library at Brunswick Square Mall. The sale continues through Sunday in the J.C. Penney court. Below, shoppers rummage through the…

  • Parking deck project pending DEP permits

    BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer BY VINCENT TODAROStaff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK – The proposed commuter parking deck at the Golden Triangle will soon become a reality, according to a representative of the developer in charge of its construction. Robert Fuller, vice president of Pennsylvania-based Toll Brothers, said construction will begin on the parking garage once…

  • Five vehicles burglarized at Tower Center deck

    EAST BRUNSWICK – Five vehicles were reported burglarized at the parking deck at the Tower Center Monday. The break-ins occurred between 5:25 a.m. and 8:54 p.m. at various levels of the Neilson Plaza commuter deck, located in the Tower Center off Route 18. Entry to all five vehicles was gained by breaking the driver’s-side door…

  • Mayor proposes array of upgrades in budget

    Road and park work, new vehicles included in ’07 capital plan BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer BY VINCENT TODAROStaff Writer Bill Neary EAST BRUNSWICK – An upgraded 911 system, a bike path at Heavenly Farms, and replacement vehicles for parks and public works employees are among the items proposed in a nearly $3.3 million capital…

  • Stahl fears future revenue shortfall

    Capital budget spurs debate on town’s finances down the road BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer BY VINCENT TODAROStaff Writer David Stahl EAST BRUNSWICK – Though Democrats on the Township Council have traditionally supported the capital budget, this year’s plan has found opposition in at least one member. Councilman David Stahl said he fears the $3.3…

  • First female captain sworn in at county jail

    Kathryn York joined dept. as a corrections officer 25 years ago BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer BY JENNIFER AMATOStaff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK – When Kathryn York entered the field of law enforcement in 1982, she knew she was faced with adversity as a female in a male-dominated career. After working in the state system for…

  • Fundraisers

    March 22 & 23 + Dining to Donate, sponsored by South River High School Class of 2007 Project Graduation, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., at Applebee’s of Milltown, Ryders Crossing Shopping Center, Milltown Road and Ryders Lane. Diners who eat in or take out must present a Dining-to-Donate flier at the restaurant. Applebee’s will donate…

  • Gun fired in bank robbery

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Police and federal agents are seeking information regarding a March 16 bank robbery in the township. At around 2:45 p.m., three people entered the Bank of America on Summerfield Boulevard demanding money, with two of them then vaulting over the counter. One of the suspects fired a handgun into the glass partition,…

  • Gas line noise prompts calls to 911

    MONROE – A loud explosion heard by many residents Monday night was the result of emergency repairs being performed on a natural gas line. Police, firefighters and first aid officials responded to the area of Grace Hill and Spotswood-Gravel Hill roads at 7:20 p.m. after residents called 911 about a loud noise, which some described…