Category: Sentinel-EBS News
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Strategic zoning guides development
BY TARA PETERSENStaff Writer BY TARA PETERSEN Staff Writer The quickest way to attract the "right" type of development is to zone it so. Though the definition of the "right" kind of development for Route 33 may differ for Monroe, Millstone and Manalapan, each town has a plan— and the plan is implemented through strategic…
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Invader species beetle confirmed in county
An announcement was made by the New Jersey Department of Agriculture (NJDA) that the Asian long-horned beetle, an invader species from China, has been found in Carteret, Middlesex County. The find is significant because Asian long-horned beetles (ALB) have caused serious tree losses in New York and Chicago. In October 2002, an area in Jersey…
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Congressional hopeful faces Holt in 12th District
Spadea lists health care, safety and dependence on oil among main issues BY MICHELLEROSENBERGStaff Writer BY MICHELLEROSENBERG Staff Writer Bill Spadea, who is running as a Republican for the Congress of New Jersey’s 12th district, says that he is a "kitchen table" politician who will fight for the issues that people discuss over dinner. "I…
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East Brunswick is spared a tax increase
Democrats, GOP argue over inclusion of revenue from development BY VINCENT TODAROStaff Writer BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — After some time and drama, it’s now a fact that municipal taxes will not increase this year. The Township Council adopted the 2004 municipal budget Monday night, attributing the delay to the state, which…
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Citing safety, parents advocate more busing
School board saysit cannot afford to bus every student BY VINCENT TODAROStaff Writer School board says it cannot afford to bus every student BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — As traffic increases in the township, more and more parents are asking the school district to provide busing. At the Aug. 19 Board of…
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EBPD steps up DWI patrols next 3 weeks
Township among townsusing overtime patrolsto stop drunken drivers BY BRIAN DONAHUE andJENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writers EBPD steps up DWI patrols next 3 weeks Township among towns using overtime patrols to stop drunken drivers BY BRIAN DONAHUE and JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writers Known for its perpetual crackdown on drinking and driving, East Brunswick can be expected to…
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Many enjoy summer’s dog days at new park
Tract dedicated to canineactivities draws pets, owners BY SETHMANDELStaff Writer Tract dedicated to canine activities draws pets, owners BY SETHMANDEL Staff Writer PHOTOS BY FARRAH MAFFAI staff Michelle Estrada, of Old Bridge, gets some quality time with 2-year-old Scooby. Thompson Park has gone to the dogs. At least a 2-acre section of it has. A…
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Spotswood seeks to change Election Day
BY VINCENT TODAROStaff Writer BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer SPOTSWOOD — Voting in future municipal elections could be both cheaper and more convenient. Borough officials and state Assemblyman Patrick Diegnan Jr. (D-18) say it may be possible to move Spotswood’s annual municipal elections from May to November without changing its form of government. The move…
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Gang violence warnings cancel Harley festival
BY SUE M. MORGANStaff Writer Gang violence warnings cancel Harley festival BY SUE M. MORGAN Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — A minority of motorcyclists have once again ruined an event celebrating Harley-Davidson products, according to Raceway Park co-owner David Napp. Warnings from law enforcement authorities that rival motorcycle clubs might wage war during the 15th…
