EBTV News

EBHS Track Senior Night

2007-05-25T14:02:00.000-04:00

Track Senior Night is featured on This Week in East Brunswick through May 29. Also this week, an invitation to the NJ Summer Film Festival; the Police Awards Ceremony; and Artists in Residence at The Library. Watch nightly at 7:30; and on the weekends at noon.

Affordable Housing in East Brunswick

2007-05-17T10:12:00.000-04:00

Are you looking for an affordable home in town? Learn how to buy or rent an affordable home in East Brunswick, with East Brunswick Housing Specialist, Linda Rubenstein. Affordable Housing in East Brunswick, a special 55-minute television program, will cover:
- The American Dream Downpayment Program (for first time buyers);
- Affordable Housing to Purchase (450 Mt Laurel units in East Brunswick*);
- East Brunswick Community Housing Corporation-Family Rental Program (45 units in East Brunswick*);
- Bank Presentation (mortgage programs for first time buyers).

Taped in May at the East Brunswick Library, Affordable Housing in East Brunswick will be televised on EBTV Channel 3 in June:
Sundays at 2 p.m.
Mondays at 4 p.m.
Thursdays at 10 p.m.

For more information about how to find an affordable home in East Brunswick (*subject to limited availability), contact Linda Rubenstein at 732-390-6870.

Rutgers Cooperative Extension Presents

2007-05-07T15:22:00.000-04:00

EBTV will televise several informative shows produced by Rutgers Cooperative Extension this spring. Watch for:

Wanted: The Asian Longhorned Beetle
in May, Saturdays at 1:30 p.m.

Preventing Mosquito Populations
in May, Saturdays at 7 p.m.

Welcome to the Earth Center
in June, Saturdays at 1:30 p.m.

Buffalo!

2007-05-03T15:12:00.000-04:00

This month on Encore E.B. , we visit the days of yore when buffalo roamed on Old Stage Road. Some of us can actually remember those days...

And we'll see some highlights from the EBHS Class of 1986 Graduation...

Also from 1986, we'll see school video from St. Bart's; the E.B. Museum Park dedication; Lawrence Brook School Field Day; and more! We haven't shown these stories in more than twenty years, and we probably won't show them for another twenty. Now's your chance! Throughout May, on Encore E.B., Tuesdays at 7 p.m., Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m., and Sundays at 11:30 a.m.

A Walk through Johnson Park Animal Haven

2007-04-30T11:49:00.000-04:00

In May on Dolly's World, Dolly Vasta visits the Johnson Park Animal Haven in Piscataway, NJ. Watch Dolly’s World and see the critters: Mondays at 12:30 p.m.; Thursdays at 7 p.m.; and Saturdays at 11:30 a.m.

Getting a New Job

2007-04-27T11:54:00.000-04:00

Are you looking for a new job? Have you been out of the market for a while? Learn how to search and prepare with Richard White, Director, Career Services, Rutgers University. That's in May, on Rendezvous with Sue Robinson.

For more information about Career Services at Rutgers,

visit http://careerservices.rutgers.edu.

For the show, watch EBTV Channel 3 for

Rendezvous with Sue Robinson

Wednesday at 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.; and Saturday at 12:30 p.m.

New "At Home with Pegi" Spring Show!

2007-04-24T14:29:00.000-04:00

Pegi visits Suydam Farms and brings home some new feathered friends, this month on At Home with Pegi.

She takes a trip to Village Nurseries for a look at some beautiful spring flowers - and she starts a new tile project...

That's on At Home with Pegi through May, Mondays at 11:30 a.m. and

Wednesdays at 7 p.m.

"Kinderhook" on Encore E.B. in April

2007-04-18T10:36:00.000-04:00

Encore E.B. in April includes clips from the first rock concert at what was then the "Community Beach" (before it was developed into "Crystal Springs"). Do you remember the "back lake"? Kinderhook is the band.Ken Schalhoub talks with people at the 1981 Middlesex County Fair. "Questions on the Street" queries residents about township proposals on the Wheelabrator Frye Garbage facility and the expansion of the Municipal Complex.

If you are thinking, "Wow - that's some old stuff!" you're right. Encore E.B. is a venue for the township's "home movies." The monthly show features archival video footage from 20-25 years ago. Watch the show and see how much things have changed - and how they've stayed the same.
Sundays at 11:30 a.m.
Tuesdays at 7 p.m.
Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m.

East Brunswick's New Farmers' Market

2007-04-05T16:18:00.000-04:00

Did you know there's a new Farmers' Market on Route 18? Stuart Davis goes on location for a tour on this month's Business from the Heart.
He talks with some of the vendors at the Market, including the fresh produce grocery, the fresh fish market, and the Italian deli. Also, from the EBTV Studio, he speaks with MaryEllen Firestone from Literacy Volunteers of Middlesex, and with Gerri Burns from Identity Theft Shield. Watch Business from the Heart in April Mondays at 10 a.m., Wednesdays at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 11 a.m.

Brian Fortay and Josh Miller on EBTV in April

2007-04-03T15:39:00.000-04:00

This month's Encore E.B. Sports features the opening football game between East Brunswick and Cherokee High School, played Sept 20, 1986. Players include quarterback Brian Fortay...
and kicker Josh Miller. See the game in its entirety Sunday nights at 8 in April, on Encore E.B. Sports.Encore E.B. Sports is EBTV Producer Dave Ambrosy's idea: he selects and produces each edition. If you remember a game you'd really like to see again, give Dave a call at the station at 732-390-6780.

Community Day on "Rendezvous"

2007-03-30T18:18:00.000-04:00

On April's edition of Rendezvous with Sue Robinson, Sue goes to the Brunswick Square Mall to talk with participants in Community Day 2007. She catches up with Tom Wolverton and Sean Houston of Troop 132.
And she hears from Township Council President Nancy Pinkin and the East Brunswick Rescue Squad's Mary Kerslake about the need for reliable ambulances.
Phyllis Geller speaks about the valuable free services provided by the Literacy Volunteers of Middlesex County.
Marie Lockhart explains how to go about raising a puppy for the Seeing Eye. These interviews and more, in April on Rendezvous with Sue Robinson: Wednesdays at 2 and 6:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 12:30 p.m. Only on EBTV.

History of Radio and TV

2007-03-26T10:13:00.000-04:00

The history of radio and television are the focus of April's edition of On the History Trail. Alex Magoun, Ph.D., Executive Director of the David Sarnoff Library is the guest.
Host Mark Nonestied goes on location to the Library to see first-hand the early instruments and records of the industry.
David Sarnoff, former president of RCA, was instrumental in the early development of radio and television. Watch On the History Trail Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday at 4 p.m.; and Sunday at 10 a.m.

Board of Education Candidates' Roundtable

2007-03-19T12:10:00.000-04:00

Know the candidates! The East Brunswick Board of Education Candidates’ Roundtable, hosted by Katie Spiegler, President of the PTA Presidents’ Council, will be televised on EBTV Channel 3:
Thursdays at 8:30 p.m., March 22 and 29; and April 5 and 12;
Sundays at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m., March 25 and April 1, 8 and 15.
Please note that EBTV will televise the Board of Education Election Results on Tuesday night, April 17, after 10 p.m. on the EBTV Community Bulletin Board.

Tiger Cubs Tour EBTV

2007-03-14T12:43:00.000-04:00

Tiger Cub Scout Pack 132, Den 8 and Pack 54, Den 3 visited EBTV March 13 for a "behind-the-scenes" tour of the Studio and Control Room. EBTV is located in the East Brunswick Public Library, between the new Quiet Study and the meeting rooms.

See the scouts - and find out about the upcoming Police Unity Tour and a Global Warming seminar - on This Week in East Brunswick, Thursday through Tuesday nights at 7:30; and Saturday, Sunday & Monday at noon.

Internet Safety

2007-03-09T15:52:00.000-05:00

The Internet has opened up a world of information for every member of the family. But that window on the world comes with pitfalls and dangers, especially for the young.

EBTV will televise an informative presentation by East Brunswick Police Department Detective Kevin Zebro on how to keep your family safe at the computer. The hour-long program will be shown March 13-April 15 as follows: Tuesdays, 3 p.m.; Wednesdays, 9 p.m.; and Sundays, 4 p.m.

Internet predators can pose a physical threat to the well-being of children who are unaware of the true identities of the people they “meet” in cyberspace. Detective Zebro will outline steps parents can take to take better control of the time their children spend online and reduce the chances of their being victimized.

EBTV, a department of The Library, is East Brunswick’s municipal access cable station seen on Comcast’s Channel 3. For more information, please contact Cindy O’Connor, EBTV Manager, at 732-390-6780 or log onto www.ebtv.org.

(courtesy Ellen Dweck, Public Information Specialist, East Brunswick Public Library)

"On the History Trail" of Antique Bottles

2007-03-06T18:05:00.000-05:00

This month's On the History Trail explores antique bottle collecting and the history of glass making. Joe Butewicz, President of the New Jersey Antique Bottle Club, brings some of his best bottles to the show. He and host, Mark Nonestied talk about what to look for when collecting bottles of various eras and origins.
That's On the History Trail, Sundays at 10 a.m.; Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m., and Wednesdays at 4 p.m.

1990 Wrestling on EBTV

2007-03-05T10:33:00.000-05:00

See current EBHS Assistant Wrestling Coach, Matt Pazinko on the mat in 1990 on this month's edition of Encore E.B. Sports. The match is East Brunswick v. Woodbridge, January 10, 1990.
John Meggiolaro and Greg DeMarco provide commentary.
That's Sunday nights on Channel 3 - at 8 p.m.

Kara Motusesky on "Encore E.B. Sports"

2007-02-15T16:17:00.000-05:00

East Brunswick High School Girls Basketball fans - here's one for the record. Watch the East Brunswick vs. Edison game of February 13, 1992, where Kara Motusesky scores her 1,000th point! The game features commentary by John Meggiolaro, Jimmy Allinder, and Phil Hill.
Watch Encore E.B. Sports Sunday nights at 8, February 18 and 25; and March 4th - only on Channel 3 in East Brunswick.

Shaun Fenrow hosts "Tech Talk" on EBTV

2007-02-05T16:30:00.000-05:00

Intimidated by your personal computer? Shaun Fenrow explains basic computer operation and maintenance in a new series called Tech Talk, to debut on This Week in East Brunswick in February. In plain, patient, friendly English Shaun will show you what "memory" looks like; how to "back up" your computer; how to create a "wireless" network - and more.
It doesn't have to be scary. Watch Shaun Fenrow's Tech Talk on This Week in East Brunswick
Thursday through Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.;
and Saturday, Sunday & Monday at 12 p.m.
Find out more about Shaun at www.shaunfenrow.com.

Immigrant & Refugee Services on "Connections"

2007-01-30T11:57:00.000-05:00

Debby Alter, Director of Immigrant & Refugee Services for JFVS of Middlesex County is a guest on February's edition of Connections - a new monthly show highlighting programs and services offered by the East Brunswick Public Library. Debby speaks with Assistant Library Director, MaryEllen Firestone, about a "Citizenship Workshop" to be held March 14 at The Library.
Also on February's show, Library Director Carol Nersinger gives a tour of some of the dramatic improvements made recently in The Library - including the new Quiet Study area, which makes way for a brand new Teen Space.
And kids get into step with The Library's Dance, Dance Revolution! Watch for Connections in February:
Tuesdays at 4:00 p.m.
Fridays at 7:00 p.m.
and Saturdays at 11:00 a.m.

EBTV Bulletin Board Now Online & Interactive

2007-01-15T16:38:00.000-05:00

The EBTV Community Bulletin Board is now online. If you live in town, and EBTV is televising a show, and you just have to see the Bulletin Board - go online to www.ebtv3.org. If you want to skim through the slides faster than watching EBTV allows - or you want to hold a slide for a phone number - go online and click through the slides at your own pace.

Even if you are not a Comcast subscriber, you can now see the Community Bulletin Board in your home - internet access is the only requirement. And, if you submit announcements to the Bulletin Board, keep in mind that people in towns other than East Brunswick will now be able to view them, as well.

If you have questions about the EBTV Community Bulletin Board, give us a call here at 732-390-6780.

Churchill Orchestra Concert Performs

2007-01-11T13:56:00.000-05:00

The Churchill Orchestra Concert will be featured on This Week in East Brunswick Thursday through Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.; and Saturday through Monday at noon. Also on this week's show:
Alumni Day at East Brunswick High School...
and Dave Moskowitz and Rich Wolfert of the East Brunswick Environmental Commission talk about the Big Tree Contest....

This show runs for just one week - so don't miss it!

Three Council Members Sworn In This Week

2007-01-10T15:56:00.000-05:00

Three Township Council members were sworn in on Monday, at the Reorganization Meeting held at the East Brunswick Public Library. They were incumbents, Catherine Diem and David Stahl; and newcomer, Ed Luster. All three are Democrats, and bring the township governing body to an all-Democratic status. See the meeting in its entirety on EBTV Wednesday morning, January 17 at 10. Excerpts will be featured on This Week in East Brunswick, Thursday through Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.; and Saturday through Monday at noon.

"Business from the Heart" New on EBTV

2006-12-28T11:37:00.000-05:00

Award-winning print and radio journalist, and local business owner, Stuart Davis is hosting a new show on EBTV. Business from the Heart is a monthly half-hour program featuring interviews with business leaders - from the profit and nonprofit sectors - and from one-woman operations to international corporations. What's the common denominator? They're all local and they are all successful. Stuart's first guests are Linda Block (Industrial Staffing Services), Liz Salston (Salston Elder Care, LLC), and Mark Schultzbank (Millenium Home Mortgage). Find out how your neighbors are succeeding in the business community. Watch Business from the Heart with Stuart Davis, in January:
Mondays at 10 a.m.; Wednesdays at 8 p.m.; and Sundays at 11 a.m.

You can contact Stuart through the EBTV office at 732-390-6780. If you have an idea for a show, give us a call.

Safety the Focus of "Spotlight on Education"

2006-12-26T08:31:00.000-05:00

How well prepared are East Brunswick Public Schools for emergency situations? Find out this month when Superintendent of Schools, Dr. JoAnn Magistro speaks with the Township Emergency Management Team. Watch Spotlight on Education in December:
Mondays at 11 a.m.; Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m.; and Saturdays at 11 a.m.

In January, watch for Spotlight half an hour earlier (at 10:30 a.m.) on Saturdays. Is there something you'd like to see on Spotlight on Education? Let us know. Call 732-390-6780.

Weight Loss Surgery to be Discussed on EBTV

2006-12-20T13:19:00.000-05:00

Weight loss surgery is the topic of conversation in January on Rendezvous with Sue Robinson. Her guest is Bonnie Esterow, RN, BSN - an expert both professionally and personally. Bonnie is a Bariatric Patient Coordinator; and was herself a bariatric surgical patient seven years ago.
EBTV's schedule changes with the New Year. Watch for Rendezvous with Sue Robinson Wednesdays at 2:00 and 6:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 12:30 p.m. - throughout the month.

St. Peter's Episcopal Church Celebrates 250 Years!

2006-12-18T16:01:00.000-05:00

Go On the History Trail with Mark Nonestied this month and learn about the history of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Spotswood, NJ - now celebrating their 250th anniversary. Mark speaks to Father Charles Lochner and Sally Runyon, anniversary organizer.
That's On the History Trail on EBTV Channel 3:
Sundays at 10 a.m.
Wednesdays at 4 p.m.
Thursdays at 8:30 p.m.

Rutgers Geology Museum in the News

2006-12-07T14:58:00.000-05:00

Why isn't Pluto a planet? The answer to this and other timely questions are promised on This Week in East Brunswick. Carol Rusin goes on location to the Rutgers University Geology Museum and hears from William Selden about an upcoming Open House with featured expert speakers...
Also this week, the East Brunswick Community Chorus makes an appearance at the township's Annual Holiday Celebration...
and Emergency Management Coordinator, Austin Kosik, talks with township officials about how East Brunswick can best respond to an emergency situation. These stories and more this week....

This Week in East Brunswick
Thursday & Friday at 6:30pm & 7:30pm
Saturday, Sunday & Monday at 12pm & 7:30pm
Only on EBTV Channel 3 in East Brunswick!

Do you have an idea for a news story? Call me at 732-390-6780.

Dr. Michael J. Nissenblatt on EBTV

2006-11-28T11:08:00.000-05:00

Dr. Michael J. Nissenblatt, Director of the Central Jersey Oncology Center and Associate Director of Oncology at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, appears on Rendezvous with Sue Robinson in December. He discusses the newest screening procedures for colon cancer and breast cancer. Dr. Nissenblatt also talks about the advantages of complimentary care, and describes the creation and mission of the Challah Foundation.
For on-line information, visit www.cjoncology.com and www.challahfoundation.org. To see Sue's interview with Dr. Nissenblatt, watch Rendezvous with Sue Robinson in December:
Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.
Wednesdays at 2 p.m.
Saturdays at 12:30 p.m.

2006-11-12T17:52:00.000-05:00

Veterans Day was observed here in East Brunswick at Veterans Park on Saturday. Councilwoman Catherine Diem presided. Here are just a few snapshots of the event, which can be seen in its entirety on EBTV this week. The Honorable Judge Roger Daley, a Vietnam Veteran and member of VFW Post 133 spoke.
William Lupinacci, Jr. led the Honor Guard with bagpipes.
East Brunswick resident and WWII veteran, Woodie Tangen was one of four local veterans interviewed by EBTV reporter, Jillian Angeline.
Watch Channel 3 for the EBTV Veterans Day Special taped November 11, 2006 at Veterans Park in East Brunswick:
Monday, Nov 13 at 8 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov 14 at 7 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov 15 at 10 a.m.
Wednesday & Thursday at 9 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday, Nov 18 & 19 at 1:00 & 6 p.m.

This Week in East Brunswick

2006-11-09T10:53:00.000-05:00

This week on the township's video magazine, This Week in East Brunswick, find out how Frost School student Rocky Cagno raised $22,500 for the Institute for Children with Cancer & Blood Disorders...
Don't miss an opportunity to see The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe performed live by Randy James Dance Works. East Brunswick born and raised choreographer Randy James invites you to see it at East Brunswick High School on December 9...
Also from the high school: the Drama Club will present Up the Down Staircase November 16-18. Watch This Week in East Brunswick for a preview...
Thursday & Friday at 6:30 & 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday & Monday at noon & 7:30 p.m.
Only on Channel 3 in East Brunswick!

Our Community Is Fair

2006-10-30T15:32:00.000-05:00

Each year, the East Brunswick Human Relations Council sponsors "Our Community Is Fair." The fair features dance, music, foods, and crafts from cultures around the world - and reflects the cultural diversity of our community.
See highlights and interviews from this year's fair on November's edition of Rendezvous with Sue Robinson. Here's the schedule on Channel 3:
Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.
Wednesdays at 2 p.m.
Saturdays at 12:30 p.m.

Girls Soccer from 1989 on "Encore E.B. Sports" in November

2006-10-26T15:57:00.000-04:00

The Girls' Soccer Group IV State Championship game, East Brunswick v. Westfield, played November 18, 1989 is the Encore E.B. Sports show for November. Watch it Sunday nights throughout the month, at 8 p.m. on EBTV.

VOTE!

2006-10-19T11:47:00.000-04:00

Know who you're voting for... in just a few weeks we'll elect three candidates to the East Brunswick Township Council. Hear the six candidates for the seats answer questions from local reporters. EBTV's Candidates' Forum is hosted by Tim Vercellotti, of Rutgers University's Eagleton Institute of Politics. The reporters are: Phil Hartman, Editorial Page Editor for The Home News & Tribune; Mike Pavlichko, Anchor/Reporter for WCTC Radio; and Vincent Todaro, Reporter for The Sentinel.

The candidates? Well, if you don't know them by now, you really need to watch this show! On the Democratic ticket: Ed Luster, and incumbents Catherine Diem and David Stahl. For the Republicans: Suzanne Blum, Eugene DeMarzo, and Bob Tagliente.

The Candidates' Forum is televised on Channel 3 on Saturdays and Sundays at 6 p.m., until the election. For one-on-one interviews of the candidates, watch the EBTV Candidate Profiles Saturdays and Sundays at 4:30 p.m. Then all you have to do is remember to vote!

Breast Reconstruction the focus of October's "Rendezvous with Sue Robinson"

2006-10-06T16:46:00.000-04:00

Michael Rose, M.D., of The Plastic Surgery Center, is the guest on this month's edition of Rendezvous with Sue Robinson. Dr. Rose and Sue discuss the physical and emotional aspects of breast reconstuction following surgical removal of cancer. Learn about the newest techniques for achieving happy results. Watch Rendezvous with Sue Robinson weekly in October: Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.; Wednesdays at 2 p.m.; and Saturdays at 12:30 p.m.

Township Council Candidate Profiles

2006-09-29T15:24:00.000-04:00

WCTC News Anchor/Reporter, Mike Pavlichko, hosts EBTV's 2006 Candidate Profiles on EBTV in October. Six candidates are vying for three seats. Get to know each of them, in one-on-one interviews with Mike, weekends through the election. Look for EBTV Candidate Profiles Saturdays and Sundays at 4:30 p.m., October 7 - November 5.

EBTV will televise a live Candidates' Forum on Wednesday evening, October 4, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Election Day is November 7. Now's the time to figure out who you're voting for.

EBHS FALL SPORTS POSTED

2006-09-13T15:55:00.000-04:00

EBTV will cover eight East Brunswick High School athletic events this fall - including two soccer games, a gymnastics match, four football games, and a volleyball match - all in their entirety. Each event will be shown twice on EBTV. For the schedule, go to:

http://www.ebpl.org/EBTV/Program_Schedule.asp

P.S. If it's an outdoors event and it rains, we can't tape!

Henrietta Christian Wright visits from the 19th Century

2006-09-11T15:02:00.000-04:00

On the History Trail this month 19th Century author, Henrietta Christian Wright appears, thanks to Historical Re-enactor, Gail Meldrim. Ms. Wright lived in the Old Bridge Historic District of East Brunswick, and wrote popular tales like Little Folk in Green. President of the the East Brunswick, Mark Nonestied, interviews the author and the actor...
On the History Trail
Sundays at 10 a.m.
Wednesdays at 4 p.m.
Thursdays at 8:30 p.m.

Coach Kosa on Sports Talk in September

2006-08-31T12:28:00.000-04:00

527 wins; 63 losses; 22 ties

It's an amazing career record.... The coach is Lou Kosa, retired East Brunswick High School Girls Soccer Coach, 1978-2005. Join Frank Noppenberger, Supervisor of Athletics, for a conversation with Coach Kosa, and learn the secrets to his success. That's on Sports Talk in September, every Wednesday at 8 p.m. and every Saturday at 1:00.

2006-08-23T15:20:00.000-04:00

Governor Jon Corzine visited the East Brunswick Senior Center to sign a new prescription drug bill this week. We'll have the story on This Week in East Brunswick, as well as a tour of the art now on exhibit at the library; and a visit to Lory's Lakeside Restaurant with Chris Shirley. Also this week, Dolly Vasta finds out about keeping greyhounds as pets, and we'll have an excerpt from this month's edition of Aging Today in Middlesex County. See http://www.ebtv3.org/ for dates and times!

AVID Upgrade Enhances Programming

2006-08-23T14:53:00.000-04:00

Here's some fun news from EBTV.... Four years ago we went from a linear editing system (tape to tape - very slow and cumbersome) to a nonlinear digital editing system (an entirely different process!). We purchased an Avid Express system, because we understood it to be among the most reliable, robust, and versatile of the editing systems available.

Yesterday we had some new drives installed, which gave us more than six times the storage capacity we had before. So, we're back in business, and will debut a new This Week in East Brunswick Thursday. This week's show features Governor Jon Corzine's visit to the East Brunswick Senior Center to sign a new prescription bill; a tour of the art on exhibit at the library with Sue Robinson; and a visit to Lory's Lakeside Restaurant with Chris Shirley. See www.ebtv3.org for times!

From the Jersey Shore to Jersey Vineyards

2006-08-08T13:56:00.000-04:00

This month on At Home with Pegi, Pegi Ballister-Howells gives a tour of her "new" beach house; and she visits Hopewell Vineyards and talks with members of the New Jersey Wine Growers Association. Do you know how to "taste" wine? Find out this month with Pegi. That's on EBTV - Channel 3 in East Brunswick.

The more things change...

2006-07-31T12:04:00.000-04:00

Isaac Asimov was the featured speaker in the "Meet the Author" series here at The Library in 1982. See an excerpt from his visit on this month's edition of Encore E.B. Also in August on Encore (all taped November 1982-May 1983):

residents complain about a tax re-evaluation of their homes (you've got to see this to believe it!);
a look at East Brunswick farms;
Touch Football League Championship Game between the Red & Black;
clips from the 1983 East Brunswick High School Variety Show;
the 1983 EBHS Boys Tennis Team;
and EBHS Wrestlers are the District 20 Champions.

Encore E.B. is televised:
Sundays at 11:30 a.m.; Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m.; and Thursdays at 8 p.m.

Help Wanted at EBTV

2006-07-24T12:32:00.001-04:00

Do you recognize this? It's a current slide from the EBTV Community Bulletin Board. EBTV's Community Bulletin Board Coordinator will be leaving us at the end of August, and we are seeking a new Coordinator. The position pays $12 per hour, and calls for 12 hours per week. The hours are flexible, but the Coordinator must come in regularly at least three times per week to update the bulletin board.

This is a really fun job, if you are a creative person with an eye for detail. You must be PowerPoint savvy and have a home computer. You must also be able to see EBTV Channel 3 at your house, so that you can confirm your work from home. And you must be willing to program "emergency announcements" for the township, like "school closings" due to snow. (You'd get those calls between 5 and 6 a.m. and program them from home.) You would be working independently most of the time (creating and editing announcements), but you'd also be talking on the phone and in person to all the people who use the bulletin board (customer service skills are important).

Many moons ago, this was my first job at EBTV. Since then, we've been fortunate to have had a number of talented and dedicated individuals coordinate the bulletin board. If serving the community and being in the middle of things appeals to you, and you're looking for creative part-time work in a great environment (The Library) - this may be the job for you.

You can see more about the job by visiting www.ebpl.org. Be sure to fill out an application before August 7!

Pegi Ballister-Howells Appearance Postponed

2006-07-19T10:32:00.000-04:00

This month on At Home with Pegi, Pegi Ballister-Howells visits Hopewell Valley Vineyard to learn about the Garden State Winegrowers Association - and she starts fixing up a house at the shore. Watch for Pegi's show on EBTV Mondays at 11:30 a.m.; Wednesdays at 7 p.m.; and Saturdays at 10:30 a.m.

Pegi had been scheduled to speak at the East Brunswick Public Library on Wednesday, July 26 at 8 p.m. She's had to postpone the engagement for a future date, which The Library will announce, as soon as we know it!

EBTV Open House July 17

2006-07-11T16:51:00.000-04:00

See behind the scenes of EBTV on Monday, July 17, 9 a.m.- 9 p.m.
Please come to the EBTV Open House and see how local TV happens here in East Brunswick. Try your talent at reading the TelePrompTer for our weekly news show, This Week in East Brunswick. Find out how to become a volunteer reporter for EBTV. Tell us about the kind of programming you'd like to see on EBTV. Kids welcome - under 10, bring a grownup!

Children's Summer Theatre on EBTV!

2006-07-05T16:53:00.000-04:00

The first four of this season’s Children’s Summer Theatre presentations will be televised in their entirety as follows: Saturday and Sunday evenings at 6 p.m.; and Tuesday & Thursday afternoons at 4 p.m.

Peter Pan taped July 7 will be shown:
July 8 &amp; July 9 at 6 p.m.; and July 11 & 13 at 4 p.m.

Little Mermaid taped July 14 will be shown:
July 15 &amp; July 16 at 6 p.m.; and July 18 & 20 at 4 p.m.

Sinbad taped July 21 will be shown:
July 22 &amp; July 23 at 6 p.m.; and July 25 & 27 at 4 p.m.

Rumplestiltskin taped July 28 will be shown:
July 29 &amp; July 30 at 6 p.m.; and August 1 & 3 at 4 p.m.

Congratulations, EBHS Class of 2006!

2006-07-03T16:57:00.000-04:00

East Brunswick High School Class of 2006
Commencement Exercises will be televised on EBTV on
Tuesday, July 4 at 8 p.m.;
and every Wednesday in July at 9 p.m.;
and every Sunday in July at 8 p.m.

If you'd like your own DVD copy,
call the EBTV Studio at 732-390-6780!

Silly Billy's is EBTV's Newest Bulletin Board Sponsor!

2006-06-28T14:34:00.000-04:00

Silly Billy's Ice Cream & Cafe will sponsor the EBTV Community Bulletin Board for the first time, beginning June 28. Meet the owner, William Kurilla, on This Week in East Brunswick. Dolly Vasta visits him at the Cafe on Old Bridge Turnpike and finds out just how good that homemade ice cream really is. Thanks, William, for sponsoring the EBTV Community Bulletin Board - it's watched in more than 80% of township homes!

Don't miss highlights from East Brunswick High School's Class of 2006 Graduation - it's on the news this week, too. That's on:

This Week in East Brunswick
Thursdays at 6:30pm & 7:30pm
Fridays at 7:30pm
Saturdays, Sundays & Mondays at 12pm & 7:30pm

Alliance PSA Winners Announced!

2006-06-15T09:45:00.000-04:00

Winners of the EBTV PSA (Public Service Announcement) Contest sponsored by the Alliance for the Prevention of Alcoholism & Drug Abuse were announced June 14. Contest entries were accepted from East Brunswick teenagers, and focused on substance abuse prevention. Scripts and fully produced PSAs were accepted.

The two winning entries were "Drunken Family," produced by Nancy Young, Mike Buszczak, and Jessica Leff; and "Family Album," produced by Liza Gomelski, Jillian Alexander, and Samantha Berdoff. All are students in Ms. Lynne Elson's class, "The Art of Creating TV & Film," at Churchill Junior High School.

Judging was extremely difficult this year, because there were so many exceptionally good entries. We received 25 entries. This was the first year that finished PSAs were accepted (in addition to scripts on paper), and the judges were amazed at the sophistication and quality of the PSAs. Because it was the first year we accepted finished PSAs, it was a real learning experience for us. Unfortunately, one of the things we discovered eliminated quite a few excellent entries: PSAs that showed teens appearing to do drugs or drink alcohol had a very distressing effect on the adults judging them. As soon as we saw that sort of drama, we knew that we did not want to televise it on EBTV. Next year, on the application form for the contest, we will state clearly that no entries should show people appearing to do drugs or alcohol. I apologise to the students who entered the contest this year with PSAs that were eliminated for this reason. I also strongly encourage these producers to enter the contest next year, because it's clear that they have a lot of talent and skill.

EBTV will televise the winning PSAs, and interviews with the producers and Ms. Lynne Elson on This Week in East Brunswick on June 22. We will also televise runners-up (those that do not show teens appearing to do drugs or alcohol) in the evenings, throughout the summer.

Congratulations to the winners, and to everyone who participated - you really did an outstanding job! Special thanks to Ms. Elson, whose creativity, enthusiasm, and support of her students made this a very successful cooperative enterprise between the Alliance, the township, and the schools.

Historical Society Dedicates New Home

2006-06-09T16:53:00.000-04:00

The East Brunswick Historical Society has a new home in an old house! See the official opening and dedication on This Week in East Brunswick.... EBTV reporter Gary Fayman speaks with President, Estelle Goldsmith; and with Mayor Bill Neary about the importance of the Society in the life of the township. Also this week, a Civil War Re-enactment at Churchill School; children's author and illustrator Steven Kellogg at Warnsdorfer School; and Cultural Minutes by Hammarskjold School students! See the week's schedule at www.ebtv3.org.

EBHS Athletes on "Sports Talk"

2006-06-06T16:48:00.000-04:00

This month on Sports Talk, Supervisor of Athletics for East Brunswick Public Schools, Frank Noppenberger, talks with three outstanding EBHS athletes. He speaks with Jessica Campbell, Adam Pawlowski, and Yannick Wood. Watch for it Wednesday nights at 8; and Saturday afternoons at 1:00.

MEMORIAL DAY OBSERVANCE

2006-06-02T12:43:00.000-04:00

The township observance of MEMORIAL DAY will be televised on EBTV throughout the month of June. Watch for it Thursday nights at 9 p.m.; and Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m.

An excerpt of the program may also be seen on this week's news. Watch for:
This Week in East Brunswick
Friday at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday & Monday at 12 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

On the History Trail

2006-05-31T11:45:00.000-04:00

On the History Trail debuts on EBTV in June. Host Mark Nonestied promises an "Indiana Jones-esque tour" of our local historical attractions. On the first edition, he explores the East Brunswick Museum from top to bottom. Future shows may focus on the history of Route 18, Edgeboro Landfill back to the 1700's, and the historic rock carvings along the shore of Lawrence Brook. Watch for it monthly: Sundays at 10 a.m.; Wednesdays at 4 p.m.; and Thursdays at 8:30 p.m.

Calls for an encore of "Encore E.B."

2006-05-26T16:09:00.000-04:00

We have received so many enthusiastic calls and comments about Encore E.B., since we started showing it a few months ago, that we've decided to show it an additional time each week, beginning in June. Watch for it:
Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m.
Thursdays at 8 p.m.
and Sundays at 11:30 a.m.
June's Encore E.B. features the East Brunswick High School Graduation Ceremony from 1982 (on the football field)... the East Brunswick Jewish Center expansion... and an antique aerial view of town. Things sure have changed!

POLICE AWARDS CEREMONY ON EBTV

2006-05-25T10:59:00.000-04:00

Hear stories of heroism and courage - watch the

2006 East Brunswick Police Awards Ceremony,

recorded May 18 at the Senior Center.

The Ceremony will be televised in its entirety in June as follows:

Wednesdays at 10 p.m.

Thursdays at 10 a.m.

Sundays at 6 p.m.

EBTV soon to return to TV Guide Channel

2006-05-19T09:42:00.000-04:00

When Comcast went digital, EBTV's schedule no longer appeared on the TV Guide Channel. The East Brunswick cable Television Advisory Committee has been working hard to remedy that... and we're almost there! EBTV's detailed schedule should appear on the TV Guide Channel within the next few weeks. Keep an eye out for it!

Award Winning Young Musicians on EBTV

2006-05-15T13:28:00.000-04:00

The 22nd Annual Young Musicians Concert held May 14 at The Library will be televised on EBTV at 5 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays, May 20, 21, 27 & 28; and at 10 a.m., Sundays, May 21 & 28. Max Guo won First Place for his piano performance.

Please let us know if you would like to see more arts programming on EBTV!

2006-05-10T12:15:00.000-04:00

The Road to Recreation, a 12-minute EBTV special produced by the East Brunswick Division of Recreation & Community Services, will be televised on EBTV in May:
7 p.m., Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays;
and 4 p.m. & 8 p.m., Wednesdays.
See what the East Brunswick Division of Recreation & Community Services has to offer!

Memorial Day 1982 on "Encore E.B." in May

2006-05-08T21:01:00.000-04:00

The Township's Observance of Memorial Day on May 31, 1982 is featured on this month's edition of Encore E.B. It includes the ceremony at the municipal complex and a parade. Watch for it Wednesday afternoons at 4:30 and Thursday nights at 8. Which event from East Brunswick's past would you like to see on Encore E.B.? Let us know!

IPLE on the News This Week

2006-05-03T10:15:00.000-04:00

East Brunswick High School's IPLE class (Institute for Political & Legal Education) placed first in the national "We the People, the Citizen & the Constitution" competition in Washington D.C. this week. See their triumphant return on This Week in East Brunswick Thursday evening at 6:30 and 7:30.

Also this week, Sue Robinson reports from the Police Unity Tour of the elementary schools; and Jillian Angeline and Gary Fayman visit the New Jersey Folk Festival. These stories and more - including a farewell to The Library's old Reference Desk.

With nine showings, it's easy to catch! That's Thursdays at 6:30pm & 7:30pm; Fridays at 7:30pm; Saturdays, Sundays & Mondays at 12pm & 7:30pm.

Order Your EBHS Graduation Copies Now!

2006-05-02T16:54:00.000-04:00

EBTV will videotape the 2006 East Brunswick High School Graduation Ceremony on June 22, 2006 in Trenton. DVD and VHS copies of the Ceremony will be available at a discounted rate until June 29. For more information, see our order form at
http://www.ebpl.org/EBTV/ebhs_class_of_2006_FLIER.pdf
or call the station at 732-390-6780.

What's New This Week?

2006-04-26T13:07:00.000-04:00

The Arbor Day Celebration at Chittick School will be featured on This Week in East Brunswick, beginning Thursday night at 6:30 and 7:30.

Also this week, Laura Moriates checks out "8-Minute Dating" at Glo in New Brunswick. "Cultural Minutes" are presented by Hammarskjold School students Hanifa Abdul-Hameed, Alex Tulchinsky, and Chelsea Nnebe.

EBTV televises each of our weekly news shows nine times! Don't miss it!

Upcoming Specials on EBTV

2006-04-17T09:46:00.000-04:00

The Asian Longhorned Beetle was recently found in Middlesex County. Find out how to protect our trees and forests from this destructive intruder: watch "The Asian Longhorned Beetle," produced by the Rutgers Cooperative Research & Extension Office. That's on EBTV in May & June, Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m.; and Saturdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m.

The East Brunswick Department of Public Safety will present a seminar on "Gangs in the Community," 7-9 p.m., on April 19. EBTV will televise the seminar in its entirety in May. It will feature Carlos Diaz, an expert on gangs, from the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office. EBTV will televise "Gangs in the Community" at 9 p.m., every Wednesday in May.

Let us know what you think of EBTV programming... just post a comment or call us at 732-390-6780. Thank you for your interest in EBTV!

What do you think?

2006-04-12T14:10:00.000-04:00

We're always looking for ways to improve EBTV programming and services. If you watch EBTV, please let us know what you like, and what you think we need to change. Do you watch the Community Bulletin Board; Town Council Meetings; This Week in East Brunswick; EBHS Sports? Should we be doing more of something; or less?

Right now, we're planning an EBTV Open House for July. Would you like to see "behind the scenes" of the station? Let us know what you think!

Starting April 13 on EBTV

2006-04-10T14:57:00.000-04:00

Beginning April 13, Laura Moriates talks with members of the Outer Circle Ski Club in her continuing series "Hopefully Seeking Singles" on This Week in East Brunswick. Laura meets them at Big Fish in Princeton for Happy Hour, and finds out about future meetings. If you are 32-48 years old and looking for a mate, this may be the group for you.... Also this week, The Library's celebration of Poetry Month continues with readings, and Hammarskjold students Ahmad Rahaman and Seo Ha Lee do a great job presenting original "Cultural Minutes." To see these stories and more, watch Thursday at 6:30pm & 7:30pm; Friday at 7:30pm; and Saturday, Sunday, & Monday at 12pm & 7:30pm.

This Week on "This Week in East Brunswick"

2006-04-05T15:51:00.000-04:00

" This Week in East Brunswick" is the town's own weekly video magazine. This week's features include Memorial School's 50th Anniversary Celebration.

Also this week, take a visit to the Science Fair at Chittick School. Students Krunal Shah and Dhavani Udani present "Cultural Minutes"; and Laura Moriates interviews fitness expert Lenore Kulek about getting in shape for spring.

Sue Robinson covers the Girl Scouts' Women of Distinction celebration at the Hyatt in New Brunswick. These stories and more, starting Thursday night at 6:30 - and again at 7:30. See www.ebtv3.org for the repeat schedule.

"Encore E.B." Celebrates 30 Years of Local TV

2006-04-05T11:58:00.000-04:00

2006 marks EBTV’s 30th Anniversary! In celebration, EBTV presents "Encore E.B.," featuring original shows produced as many as twenty-five years ago. We'll televise a different archival program - or a montage of programs - each month.

In April, see a montage of events from 1982, including a fashion show at the East Brunswick Museum, ice skating on the municipal pond, and interviews at the Village Fair. That's every Wednesday in April at 4:30 p.m.; and every Thursday at 8 p.m.

National Poetry Month Celebrated on EBTV

2006-03-29T16:21:00.000-05:00

This week, EBTV kicks off a celebration of National Poetry Month with readings by Library staffers and friends. The poems will be televised on "This Week in East Brunswick," along with stories on the groundbreakings at Lawrence Brook and Central Schools.

Also this week, David Soffer interviews the new state President of the AARP, East Brunswick's own Si Larson; and Laura Moriates visits Weight Watchers.

These stories and more... check www.ebtv3.org for times.

Meet the Board of Education Candidates on EBTV

2006-03-17T08:54:00.000-05:00

The 2006 Board of Education Candidates’ Roundtable
with Katie Spiegler, East Brunswick PTA Presidents Council President will be televised on EBTV:

Tuesday afternoons, 1:00 p.m., March 28, April 4, April 11 & 18;
Wednesday nights, 8:30 p.m., March 29, April 5 & 12;
Thursday nights, 8:30 p.m., March 30, and April 6 & 13;
Sunday mornings at 10 a.m., April 2, 9 and 16.

Watch for Board of Education Election Results on EBTV on April 18, after 10 p.m.

"Welcome to the EARTH Center" debuts on EBTV in March

2006-03-16T12:07:00.000-05:00

“Welcome to the EARTH Center” offers a tour of Middlesex County’s new home for the Rutgers Cooperative Research & Extension Office, located at Davidson’s Mill Pond Park. Learn about some of the park’s new features and the programs RCRE’s staff offer county residents. Since horticulture is a big part of the new EARTH Center, you’ll also be introduced to some of the Master Gardeners, who are crucial to the EARTH Center’s focus on environmental stewardship. Produced by the RCRE, "Welcome to the EARTH Center" will be televised on EBTV in March and April as follows:
Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m.
Saturdays & Sundays at 1:30 p.m.

"Aging Today in Middlesex County" to debut on EBTV in April

2006-03-14T18:31:00.000-05:00

“Aging Today in Middlesex County” is a new monthly TV show produced by the Middlesex County Department on Aging. According to Executive Director, Margaret Chester, the show will be a venue for discussing aging issues and providing information about senior services and activities available in Middlesex County. Beginning in April, EBTV will show “Aging Today in Middlesex County” every Monday at 6:30 p.m. and every Wednesday at 5:00 p.m.

"This Week" starting March 16

2006-03-14T18:00:00.000-05:00

Our news "week" actually begins on Thursday nights at 6:30. Each week's show is repeated eight times, through the following Monday evening (check www.ebtv3.org for details).

This week's show - for March 16 - features a Taiwanese Aborigine Princess (a guest of the New Jersey Chinese Book Club); invitations to the Friends of the Library's upcoming Bargain Book Sale and to the East Brunswick Education Foundation's "Partners in Excellence Dinner"; and a few minutes of Sunday night's popular performance by the Rutgers Jazz Quintet. East Brunswick Cub Scout Pack 61 makes an appearance, as well.

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

This Week's News Features

2006-03-06T16:24:00.000-05:00

"This Week in East Brunswick" is the town's own weekly news and information video magazine. This week's features include a visit to Community Day at the Brunswick Square Mall with Jillian Angeline; exciting news from WCTC; and an invitation to celebrate at the upcoming "Partners in Excellence" Dinner sponsored by the East Brunswick Education Foundation.

Watch for it Thursday night at 6:30; Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday night at 7:30; and Saturday, Sunday, & Monday at noon.

If you have ideas for a story, or would like to be an EBTV volunteer reporter, call me at 732-390-6780. I look forward to hearing from you.

"Encore E.B." Debuts on EBTV

2006-02-24T10:58:00.000-05:00

In February EBTV premiered a "new" show, called "ENCORE E.B." Each month, we'll rerun a favorite show from the past. March's edition is the first ever episode of "For Arts' Sake," hosted by Dolly Vasta. Taped in October 1982, the show focuses on the opening of the original Playhouse 22, home of the East Brunswick Community Players. With Playhouse 22's opening in its new location soon to be announced, we thought this would be a timely and interesting look at the origins of the group.

Dolly interviews the major players in the creation of Playhouse 22, inlcuding her husband, Joe Vasta, Elliott Taubenslag, and John Runyon. "Encore E.B." will be televised in March, every Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. and every Thursday at 8 p.m.

Remember this building at Ryders Lane and Dunhams Corner Road? Hear about the history of the East Brunswick Community Players, as it was happening! Watch "Encore E.B." in March on EBTV.

EBTV begins a Blog

2006-02-24T10:47:00.000-05:00

Our mission here at EBTV is to provide local programming that East Brunswick residents want to see. We are interested in your comments and feedback, and have begun this Blog in order to make communication easier. We'll post information about upcoming programs here, as well.