Category: Sentinel-EBS News
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MCUA asked to reduce discharge into Raritan
BY JOHN DUNPHY Staff Writer BY JOHN DUNPHYStaff Writer A local watchdog group is hoping a new permit will force the Middlesex County Utilities Authority (MCUA) to clean things up. Effective this month, the MCUA is no longer working under conditions outlined in its last wastewater treatment plant permit, which was issued in 1992 and…
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MIGUEL JUAREZ staff Members of the Spotswood VFW including (l-r) Arlene and Gary Stoop, Fred Hague, and Bob and Nancy Beach pack boxes of goods to be shipped to troops overseas Saturday. The post continued to raise funds for future shipments by holding a charity poker run on Sunday. Hundreds of motorcyclists were expected to…
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Madison chosen as superintendent
Will lead district and serve as principal of Parkview School BY SETH MANDEL Staff Writer BY SETH MANDELStaff Writer A year after it was vacated, the position of Milltown superintendent of schools will be filled by Joyce Kilmer School Principal Linda Madison. Madison will venture into both familiar and uncharted territory when she begins her…
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But not forgotten
PHOTOS BY JERRY WOLKOWITZ staff East Brunswick Police Detective Ron Keaveney, with the department’s bagpipe unit, leads a procession of veterans during opening ceremonies of the township’s Memorial Day observance Sunday. Members of the Naval Sea Cadets Corps, Naval Weapons Station Earle Division, present the colors during opening ceremonies of Sunday’s service. Members of numerous…
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JEFF GRANIT staff Crowds line Main Street in Spotswood Monday to honor the memories of war veterans. Spotswood was one of numerous local towns to hold a Memorial Day parade under the warm, sunny skies. For more pictures, see page 20.
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Inmates tell students ‘it’s all about choices’
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer BY CLARE MARIE CELANOStaff Writer Project Pride Growing up is all about making choices. The good ones help you to move forward safely and the bad ones can send you to prison. Just ask Jen, Morris, Jesse or Shekirah. They are just four among thousands of young adults who…
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Starbucks with drive-up OK’d at Route 18 mall
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer BY VINCENT TODAROStaff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — Anyone seeking a hot cup of java when in the area of the Mid-State Mall will soon be able to do so — without having to leave their car. The Planning Board has granted major site plan approval and bulk variances to allow…
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EBPD officers honored for their actions of ’04
Town recognizes 19 officers and civilians at annual ceremony East Brunswick EAST BRUNSWICK — When a Route 18 bank was robbed last August, detectives Paul Nattalicchio and Robert Kearstan were expected to process the crime scene and talk to witnesses. What wasn’t expected was that the pair would catch the suspects before their patrol car…
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Boro to allow outdoor seating at businesses
BY JOHN DUNPHY Staff Writer BY JOHN DUNPHYStaff Writer SOUTH RIVER — Patrons of borough businesses could soon be able to get some sun with their sandwiches. The Borough Council is considering an ordinance that would allow area restaurants to provide outdoor seating for customers. The ordinance, which was introduced last week and is expected…
