Category: Sentinel-EBS News

  • French sculptors focus of landmark exhibition

    Above, among the works on exhibit as part of “Breaking the Mold” is artist Honoré Daumier’s painted terracota, titled “Charles Philipon.” At right, a work by Edgar Degas titled “Dancer: Arabesque on Right Leg, Left Arm in Line.” Described as the first of its kind in the United States in 25 years, an exhibition documenting…

  • Tobacco buying age may be raised to 19

    BY LAUREN MATTHEW Staff Writer BY LAUREN MATTHEWStaff Writer State legislators are taking aim to make high school smoking a thing of the past. Tobacco sales to anyone under the age of 19 would become illegal under a bill co-sponsored by state Sen. Joseph F. Vitale (D-Middlesex) and Acting Governor Richard J. Codey. The state…

  • 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…