Category: Sentinel-EBS News

  • Negotiations ongoing for undisclosed tract

    EAST BRUNSWICK – Another major open space acquisition could be in the township’s near future, but where and when remains a question. Mayor William Neary mentioned an ongoing effort to preserve more land in the township during his recent State of the Township address, but he did not offer specifics on the tract in question.…

  • Of mice and … frogs

    PHOTOSBY CHRIS KELLY staff Above, Victoria Mosier (l-r), Mike Buszczak and Leyla Saldana work on one of the scenes from the Churchill Junior High School Drama Club’s upcoming production of “Mouse Wars: Attack of the Frogs.” Right, students rehearse another scene from the production, which will be performed at the East Brunswick school Friday and…

  • Diner ready to open thanks to easement

    Councilman argues town should charge for use of right of way BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer BY VINCENT TODAROStaff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK – One final approval needed for the reopening of the Colonial Diner has been granted. The Township Council on Monday voted to grant an easement to the Route 18 diner so that it…

  • Much-needed ballfields on the way to Monroe

    Baseball leagues could have new fields by spring 2008 BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer BY JESSICA SMITHStaff Writer Play ball! Children in Monroe Township leagues can expect to hear those two beloved words more often, now that new ballfields are proposed at James Monroe Park. The $1.2 million project is expected to be voted on…

  • E.B. still waiting for redevelopment plan

    Golden Triangle design awaits DEP approval, twp. attorney says BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer BY VINCENT TODAROStaff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK – – Toll Brothers’ plans for the Golden Triangle are three months past due, though the developer has met with township employees recently to discuss the concept plan and design. The site plan was due…

  • South River says ‘bravo!’ to new store downtown

    BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer BY MICHAEL ACKERStaff Writer MICHAELACKER Bravo has opened up on the corner of Thomas and Main streets in South River. SOUTH RIVER – A new supermarket has opened its doors at the former location of the Ben Franklin Store in the borough’s downtown section. Bravo is leasing the 7,500-square-foot property…

  • Milltown/N.B. VFW plans Lenten fish fries

    Veterans of Foreign Wars Clark Moetz Post No. 2319, Milltown and North Brunswick, will offer Fish-Fry dinners 5-8 p.m. on Fridays during Lent, Feb. 23-April 6, at the post home, 45 Broad St., Milltown. Cost is $9 at the door. For more information, call (732) 828-2221.

  • Tie a tape measure ’round the old oak tree

    Trees already entered in contest date as far back as 1719 BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer BY VINCENT TODAROStaff Writer Above: This large white oak, from a backyard on Helena Street, measures 181 at its circumference. It is believed to be 288 years old. At right: This red oak was found near Fresh Ponds Road.…

  • Township gallery will honor hometown heroes

    BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer BY VINCENT TODAROStaff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK – – A township employee is hoping to dress up the municipal building lobby a bit with a tribute to hometown heroes. Laura Hoover, a longtime resident and employee, recently approached the Township Council and Mayor William Neary with the idea of using the…