Category: Sentinel-EBS News
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Jamesburg to regulate seasonal businesses
BY SETH MANDEL Staff Writer BY SETH MANDELStaff Writer JAMESBURG — Residents looking to open seasonal shops in residential areas will soon have to get approval from the borough. At its Nov. 10 meeting, the Borough Council introduced an ordinance that would allow only those with a permit to open temporary seasonal and holiday-themed stores…
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Rewards for volunteers increased in So. River
Voters overwhelmingly approve special question to increase LOSAP BY JOHN DUNPHY Staff Writer BY JOHN DUNPHYStaff Writer SOUTH RIVER — Yes, you are appreciated. That was the message voters sent to local firefighters in agreeing to increase the rewards given to local firefighters and first aid volunteers through the borough’s Length of Service Awards Program…
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Kerwin selected to fill Spotswood council seat
She will have to run for election next year to complete the term BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer BY VINCENT TODAROStaff Writer SPOTSWOOD — Sandra Kerwin will fill the Borough Council seat vacated recently by Judith Ruffo. Council members made their decision at Monday night’s meeting following a closed session. Before the meeting, the council…
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Helmetta gets grant for sidewalks, curbs
Officials decide to make improvements to Main Street area BY SETH MANDEL Staff Writer BY SETH MANDELStaff Writer HELMETTA — Pedestrians walking through town will have a safer journey thanks to a grant from the Middlesex County Downtown Business District Improvement Fund. The $74,950 grant is for improvements to Main Street. “It was for curbing…
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High class sizes used in pitch for project
Board meetings begin with presentations about facilities, referendum BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer BY VINCENT TODAROStaff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — A large increase in student enrollment since 1994 has caused class sizes to grow well beyond state guidelines. Stating that recent increases in class size can greatly affect performance, and that too many students are…
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Task force considers steps to stop vandals
BY SETH MANDEL Staff Writer BY SETH MANDELStaff Writer MILLTOWN — Vandals caught and penalized in surrounding towns will find the same fate awaits them should they choose to target the borough. The town’s anti-vandalism task force convened to devise a plan of action that it hopes will put an end to the recent cycle…
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A cut above
PHOTOS BY JERRY WOLKOWITZ staff Donna Edwards, a hairstylist at Tuscana Salon, East Brunswick, cuts the hair of Dylan Houghton, 7, of Millstone, during the Hope Cuts event held at the salon Sunday. Workers donated their time to benefit the City of Hope National Medical Center and Beckman Research Institute. Below, Tracy Stoessler, owner of…
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Status of property developer’s $4M at issue
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer BY VINCENT TODAROStaff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — Township officials this week discussed the status of $4 million expected from a developer for the 2004 municipal budget. The money being used is from Toll Bros., the developer in negotiations with the township to redevelop the Golden Triangle site on Route 18,…
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The couragous lion
JERRY WOLKOWITZ staff Anthony DeBari, 2, of East Brunswick, dances to the music at the Spooktacular held in Old Bridge Oct. 30.
