Category: Sentinel-EBS News
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Bill requiring insurance for boaters proceeding
A state Assembly committee released legislation Monday to require that all New Jersey boaters carry liability insurance on their vessels. “Right now, there is no guarantee that a family will be compensated in the event a loved one is hurt or killed in a boating accident on New Jersey’s waters,” said Assemblyman John Wisniewski (D-19),…
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YMCA celebrates arrival of nearly $4M grant
Renovations ongoing at new site on Tices Lane BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer BY VINCENT TODAROStaff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — Those using the new Raritan Valley YMCA facility will owe a big thank you to the state. The facility, which is still under construction at 144 Tices Lane, will be funded with the help of…
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Resident says officials should answer questions
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer BY VINCENT TODAROStaff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — Hyam Merson, a regular attendee at Township Council meetings, says he is tired of seeing people ask questions at meetings but not get a response from elected officials. He has complained that instead of the mayor and council members, those often chosen to…
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Dept. heads reappointed
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer BY VINCENT TODAROStaff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — Many familiar faces were reappointed to their roles with the township during the New Year’s Day reorganization meeting. Among the reappointments were James R. White as township business administrator and Michael Baker as township attorney. Also, Leslie P. McGowan was reappointed as head…
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Discussion of ‘Amateur Marriage’ Jan. 12
The East Brunswick Public Library’s book discussion group will discuss the book “Amateur Marriage” by Anne Tyler Jan. 12 at both 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. The novel centers on a couple who argue for decades, yet are unaware what the arguments are about. All adults are welcome to participate, and light refreshments will be…
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Ex-councilman says town in good hands
For Milltown BY SETH MANDEL Staff Writer BY SETH MANDELStaff Writer “When there are times of trouble and times of need, our community always finds a way to pull itself together, to help whoever it is, or wherever it is, get better.” — Gerard Cappella former Milltown councilman MILLTOWN — The borough has undergone many…
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Fair association not ready to sell to town
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer BY VINCENT TODAROStaff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — The township’s plan to condemn property owned by the Middlesex County Fair Association is being complicated by a dispute over parking. Fair Association representative Carmelo R. Iaria said that despite confidence expressed by township officials regarding their ongoing effort to condemn a 9.2-acre…
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Boro poised to make improvements in ’05
BY JOHN DUNPHY Staff Writer BY JOHN DUNPHYStaff Writer SOUTH RIVER — A commitment to success was the focal point of Mayor Robert Szegeti’s annual New Year’s Day address Saturday. “These ceremonies … are much more than an opportunity for newly elected or re-elected men and women to take their oaths of office,” he said.…
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E.B. rec summer camp registration set to begin
The East Brunswick Division of Recreation has mailed a postcard to all township residents announcing registration for its summer camp program. Registration packets may be picked up during regular hours at the recreation office, 350 Dunhams Corner Road, or at the East Brunswick Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Signups will be accepted and processed on…
