Category: Sentinel-EBS News

  • Holiday patrols aim to keep shopping areas safe

    EAST BRUNSWICK — Local shoppers may notice an increased presence of police officers at area malls throughout this month. With the stated goal of deterring crime and apprehending offenders, as well as addressing traffic problems and ensuring the safety of shoppers during the holiday season, officers from East Brunswick’s patrol, investigative and traffic divisions have…

  • Affordable housing on way for seniors, disabled

    Housing to be built at yet-undetermined locations by 2013 BY SETH MANDEL Staff Writer BY SETH MANDELStaff Writer MONROE — The Township Council has approved a 650-unit affordable housing plan, almost half of which will be senior rentals and housing for independently disabled adults. Under the plan, which was recommended by the Planning Board and…

  • Charity found between ‘Rock and a Heart Place’

    Documentary follows Holiday Express troupe bringing cheer to needy BY KATHY HALL Correspondent BY KATHY HALLCorrespondent Filmmakers Mike Sodano and Nancy Sabino (at right) went behind the scenes with musicians and volunteers for Holiday Express (above) to produce a “social issue documentary that rocks.” For 25 years, Mike Sodano spent his time producing marketing videos…

  • In the Service

    Air Force Airman Christopher D. Mason, son of David Mason of South River and grandson of Arthur Mason of East Brunswick, recently graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. During the six weeks of training, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization and military customs and courtesies; performed…

  • Boro, Kaplan ready to move ahead on mill

    Lawsuit settlement signed by former and current redevelopers BY SETH MANDEL Staff Writer BY SETH MANDELStaff Writer The question of just who will be developing the former Helme Tobacco Co. site has been settled along with a related lawsuit against Helmetta. An agreement was signed this week to allow the sale of the property from…

  • Women share personal stories of perseverance

    My Daughter BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer BY JENNIFER AMATOStaff Writer Above left, a family member of a victim of Hurricane Katrina displays her emotions as My Daughter’s Keeper Inc., of North Brunswick, founded by Stephanie Clark (r), donated $5,000 to assist the family. Above right, My Daughter’s Keeper Inc. honored several Hurricane Katrina volunteers…

  • Farms in E.B., Monroe preserved

    Horses, cows, goats and pigs are raised on Fresh Ponds Rd. farm BY SETH MANDEL Staff Writer BY SETH MANDELStaff Writer JEFF GRANIT staff The Warren livestock farm on Fresh Ponds Road in East Brunswick has recently been added to the state Farmland Preservation Program. Two area farms have recently joined the state Farmland Preservation…

  • Heating assistance available to income-qualified people

    With home heating costs at sky-high rates and no expectation of a decline, Commissioner of Human Services James Davy is reminding New Jersey residents there is help to keep warm this winter. The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is a federally funded, state-administered program that provides an annual grant to income-qualified people. Those whose…

  • Once scheduled to close, school’s ‘gonna make it’

    Plans include upgrades to building, curriculum at South River facility BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer BY MICHAEL ACKERStaff Writer Above, children in the prekindergarten class at Corpus Christi School, South River, sing during Tuesday’s annual Christmas program, which also included performances by students in grades K-8. At left, Jennifer Szabo, Mark Feniello and Tyler Rodriguez…