Category: Sentinel-EBS News
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State law on surplus brings down tax hike
Spotswood boardpresident says move is political, not practical BY VINCENTTODAROStaff Writer State law on surplus brings down tax hike Spotswood board president says move is political, not practical BY VINCENTTODARO Staff Writer The Spotswood school tax increase for 2004-05 will be less than half what was expected because of a change in state law. The…
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Squad goes door to door to save itself
Unit may ceaseto function due tomembership shortage BY SANDICARPELLOCorrespondent Squad goes door to door to save itself Unit may cease to function due to membership shortage BY SANDICARPELLO Correspondent The 15 active members of South River’s volunteer rescue squad personally delivered recruitment letters to nearly 5,000 borough homes last weekend. "It was a long day…
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MIGUEL JUAREZ staff Milltown’s Greg Slavicek dives back into first base safely during the Middlesex County American Legion championship game against Edison, which Milltown won.
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Monroe mulls adding shopping to housing
BY SETH MANDELStaff Writer Monroe mulls adding shopping to housing BY SETH MANDEL Staff Writer MONROE — A plan to replace some proposed housing on Applegarth Road with a shopping center has been put on hold. The Township Council voted to delay rezoning a 20-acre parcel now zoned for low-density residential housing. The ordinance, which…
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Republican club concerned about new political group
BY VINCENT TODAROStaff Writer Republican club concerned about new political group BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — A proposed teenage political club could engage in activities too partisan for its school, according to members of an existing teenage club. Members of the Middlesex County Teenage Republicans Club (MCTAR), based in the township, say…
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Local youth’s artwork gets nat’l recognition
BY JACQUELYN LANECorrespondent Local youth’s artwork gets nat’l recognition BY JACQUELYN LANE Correspondent Emily Durando SOUTH RIVER — Soon-to-be fourth-grader Emily Durando recently won the privilege of having her artwork displayed in the annual Dream Makers National Exhibition of Student Artwork, sponsored by Crayola. Emily’s artwork was chosen by a jury of educators from among…
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Boro looks at facade law amid resistance
BY JOHN DUNPHYStaff Writer Boro looks at facade law amid resistance BY JOHN DUNPHY Staff Writer SOUTH RIVER — Borough officials are considering the possibility of adopting new regulations regarding the facades of local businesses. The possibility of drafting such an ordinance regulating downtown commercial operations was discussed at the Borough Council’s regular meeting Monday.…
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Town’s reading garden dedicated to ‘first lady’
Grace Auer BY VINCENT TODAROStaff Writer Grace Auer’s memory honored in dedication of garden at Town Hall BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer Grace Auer EAST BRUNSWICK — A new reading garden in her name will ensure that people always remember the late resident and volunteer Grace Auer. In a ceremony Tuesday evening, the garden at…
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Fuel dock could open for boaters in spring
Will provide needed fueling station on river;offer boat rentals BY JOHN DUNPHYStaff Writer Fuel dock could open for boaters in spring Will provide needed fueling station on river; offer boat rentals BY JOHN DUNPHY Staff Writer SOUTH RIVER — The Army Corps of Engineers has approved the construction of a marine fuel dock on the…
