Category: Sentinel-EBS News

  • Local man’s first novel based ‘Along Route 18’

    EBHS alumnus tellsfictionalized tale about him and his friends BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer BY VINCENT TODAROStaff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK – For Michael Chichetti, Route 18 represents more than traffic jams and strip malls. In fact, the 25-year-old township resident sees the highway as a central point in a community where people grow up, get…

  • In memory

    Top, Justin Salvesen, 9, of Monroe, looks at the 2,977 flags placed at Monroe’s Memorial Tree Park in tribute to all the victims of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. The township held a candlelight service at the Prospect Plains Road park Monday evening. Middle, Ray Cohen (r) consoles his wife, Susan, during the service. Susan’s…

  • Loved ones bid farewell to cop, vet of two wars

    Former Milltown police officer, county investigator died Sept. 2 BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer BY JESSICA SMITHStaff Writer Ciro F. Sinagra MILLTOWN – Ciro Sinagra was a man who went out of his way to help people, 10,000 miles out of his way, to be exact. The veteran of law enforcement and military service took…

  • Demolition begins on snuff mill site

    Construction crews razing old warehouse, adjacent silos BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer BY JESSICA SMITHStaff Writer JEFF GRANIT staff A backhoe knocks down a large warehouse building toward the rear of the snuff mill property in Helmetta yesterday morning. Workers began to demolish portions of Helmetta’s snuff mill this week, the first physical sign of…

  • Jamesburg High School memories preserved

    Defunct school relics, keepsakes on exhibit at Buckelew mansion BY KRISTIN BOYD Staff Writer BY KRISTIN BOYDStaff Writer Yearbooks, class rings, trophies and thousands of other items were left behind when Jamesburg High School closed in 1979 due to dipping enrollment. Shortly after, the Jamesburg Historical Association collected the keepsakes and stored them in a…

  • Communities reflect on 9/11 anniversary

    Several towns in Middlesex County sponsoring events BY MARLENE CANTY Staff Writer BY MARLENE CANTYStaff Writer As the fifth anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks approaches, a host of services ranging from candlelight and prayer vigils to the dedication of some newly erected monuments are planned locally. Sayreville, which has observed the remembrance with…

  • Monroe artist’s works on display in Milltown

    Retiree finds creative side with original and interpretive pieces BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer BY JESSICA SMITHStaff Writer JEFF GRANIT staff Necati Itez greeted members of the public at the opening of his exhibition at the Milltown library. The exhibition is Itez’s first solo show. MILLTOWN – Necati Itez has been retired for 10 years,…

  • Cops: Abductor is armed, dangerous and at large

    Man is accused of kidnapping brother of ex-girlfriend BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer BY VINCENT TODAROStaff Writer Brian J. Morrell EAST BRUNSWICK – Police are searching for a suspect accused of kidnapping his former girlfriend’s 18-year-old brother at gunpoint Friday. Brian J. Morrell, 30, whose last known address was in Newark, is considered armed and…

  • Ejk gets full council’s praise at final meeting

    Democrats name three candidates to succeed departing councilwoman BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer BY MICHAEL ACKERStaff Writer Linda Ejk SOUTH RIVER – After nearly four years on the Borough Council, Linda Ejk stepped down last week, citing personal reasons. The lifelong South River resident received a round of applause from the public and fellow council…