Category: Sentinel-EBS News
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Failed tab under review
BY SETH MANDEL Staff Writer BY SETH MANDELStaff Writer HELMETTA — Mayor Nancy Martin and the Borough Council are reviewing the defeated 2005-06 school budget. The borough sends its students to Spotswood schools, and related tuition costs represent much of the district’s $3.5 million budget. Martin said officials are looking into the possibility that the…
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Task force will mull future uses on Rt. 33
Utility lines, ballpark bring new possibilities to corridor in Monroe BY SETH MANDEL Staff Writer Prompted in part by the prospect of a minor league ballpark on Route 33 in Monroe, a new task force will look at development possibilities along the state highway. Mayor Richard Pucci has assembled what is being called the Route…
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‘Diploma mill’ suit settled by boro, cop
S.R. police lieutenant receives pay increases; will retire at year’s end BY JOHN DUNPHY Staff Writer A police officer’s lawsuit, accusing South River officials of promoting two other officers who used allegedly bogus college degrees, has been settled. Lt. John Kolakowski, a South River officer for 24 years, agreed to a settlement drafted by borough…
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STEVEN M. BARON East Brunswick High School’s Scott Weinbaum, Charlie Wachtel and Eric Struening hold the plaque as students arrive back at school Tuesday after their victory in the “We the People … The Citizen and the Constitution” competition in Washington, D.C. See story, page 12.
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DWI accident mock-up
PHOTOSBY CHRIS KELLY staff Spotswood High School juniors and seniors look on during Tuesday’s mock fatal accident involving a drunken driver. The event was coordinated prior to the prom and graduation in an effort to educate students about the dangers of drinking and driving. Above, Spotswood Police Officer Les Genovese checks on the condition of…
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Public can interview finalists for top spot
Milltown superintendent candidates include two current principals BY SETH MANDEL Staff Writer BY SETH MANDELStaff Writer MILLTOWN –– Three candidates are being considered for superintendent of schools, and residents are invited to interview the finalists next week. The May 10 Board of Education meeting, which will take place in the all-purpose room at Joyce Kilmer…
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Agreement is expected on Golden Triangle site
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer BY VINCENT TODAROStaff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — It appears a deal between the township and Toll Brothers will finally come to fruition. The deal was discussed in closed session during Monday night’s Township Council meeting, and council President David Stahl later told the Sentinel there is a proposed contract involving…
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Students paid visit by recipient of their letters
Marine who returned home from Iraq visits South River school BY JOHN DUNPHY Staff Writer BY JOHN DUNPHYStaff Writer SCOTT PILLING staff Sgt. David Reyes, of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, talks with fourth-graders at South River Elementary School last week after returning home from Iraq. SAYREVILLE — No, he doesn’t fight in that uniform.…
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High school, jr. high see consecutive threats
EAST BRUNSWICK — Police made an arrest yesterday in connection with one of two bomb threats that occurred over two days this week at township schools. A 14-year-old student at Churchill Junior High School was charged yesterday afternoon with making a bomb threat earlier the same day at the school. The student, whose name and…
