Category: Sentinel-EBS News
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Three hurt in explosion
MONROE — Two employees of the township’s utility authority and a subcontractor were injured in a July 29 explosion at the authority’s building on Union Valley Road. Police said a tire that was being repaired on a back hoe exploded, causing minor injuries to the workers at 1:03 p.m. MUA employee Nicholas Zarirny of North…
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Planners approve Rt. 1 Home Depot
Mayor hopes storewill revive struggling shopping center BY KAREN E. BOWESStaff Writer Planners approve Rt. 1 Home Depot Mayor hopes store will revive struggling shopping center BY KAREN E. BOWES Staff Writer After a few months of private talks between South Brunswick officials and the applicant, the Planning Board unanimously approved a new Home Depot…
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Taxpayers likely face $122M in school costs
E.B. board may split10-school projectinto two referendums BY VINCENTTODAROStaff Writer Taxpayers likely face $122M in school costs E.B. board may split 10-school project into two referendums BY VINCENTTODARO Staff Writer News that the state is likely to help fund a second construction project could affect what is included in an initial referendum this December. At…
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FARRAH MAFFAI staff Students attending summer camp at all East Brunswick elementary schools conducted a food drive last week to benefit the Middlesex County Food Organization and Outreach Distribution Services (MCFOODS). At right, Dominique Perrotta, 4, tosses some cans into the bins at the Frost School at week’s end.
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Town survey reveals many support project
Residents tell council many are against Ford Ave. plans BY SETHMANDELLStaff Writer Town survey reveals many support project Residents tell council many are against Ford Ave. plans BY SETHMANDELL Staff Writer Milltown residents surveyed about the Ford Avenue redevelopment plan are largely in support of it, according to results presented at a meeting Monday. The…
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Council pursues retail zone on Applegarth Rd.
BY SETH MONROEStaff Writer Council pursues retail zone on Applegarth Rd. BY SETH MONROE Staff Writer MONROE — After a short delay, plans to allow a shopping center on Applegarth Road are moving forward. In July, the Township Council tabled discussions on an ordinance that would rezone a 20-acre parcel of land currently zoned for…
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Students will search for native artifacts
East Brunswick grantgives fifth-graders anopportunity to explore BY VINCENT TODAROStaff Writer Students will search for native artifacts East Brunswick grant gives fifth-graders an opportunity to explore BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — A group of fifth-graders will try to discover some hidden treasures and maybe a little more knowledge about the history of…
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Survey to show views on Ford Ave. proposal
Council will consider adopting changesto redevelopment plan Survey to show views on Ford Ave. proposal Council will consider adopting changes to redevelopment plan MILLTOWN — The results of a survey taken in July of some 300 borough residents regarding the future of Ford Avenue will be presented at a special meeting Monday night. Residents were…
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Municipal taxes seeing slight increase in boro
BY SETH MANDELStaff Writer Municipal taxes seeing slight increase in boro BY SETH MANDEL Staff Writer HELMETTA — The municipal tax rate will increase by 4.2 cents in 2004, a 3.5-percent increase from last year. The town is receiving $120,000 in state extraordinary aid and an additional $25,000 in homeland security aid. The total aid…
