Category: Sentinel-EBS News
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Township clerk accepts new international role
BY VINCENT TODAROStaff Writer Township clerk accepts new international role BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — The township’s municipal clerk for more than 20 years has been elected president of the International Institute of Municipal Clerks (IIMC) for a one-year term. Elizabeth Kiss will not have to leave her position in East Brunswick…
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Local woman gets dogs back, for now
BY TARA PETERSENStaff Writer Local woman gets dogs back, for now BY TARA PETERSEN Staff Writer HELMETTA — A Main Street woman who runs a controversial rescue operation has her dogs back again. Gail Drysdale got her 10 dogs back last weekend after Superior Court Judge Robert Longhi reversed a June 17 decision by Municipal…
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Senate approves DWI measure
Legislation sponsored by state Sen. Barbara Buono (D-Middlesex) to reform New Jersey’s penalty system for driving while intoxicated to help keep drunken drivers off the state’s roads was approved June 21 by the Senate. "Repeat DWI offenders just don’t seem to be getting the message," said Buono. "This package of bills will hopefully work to…
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Use of builder’s $4M at issue in ’04 budget
Municipal budgetwill not increasetaxes, mayor says BY VINCENT TODAROStaff Writer Use of builder’s $4M at issue in ’04 budget Municipal budget will not increase taxes, mayor says BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — An expected redevelopment project has allowed officials to trim 20 cents off a proposed municipal tax increase, but the approach…
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Winners declared in bar foundation contest
The Middlesex County Bar Foundation (MCBF) recently held its fifth annual Project Law Essay Contest for county high school students. The MCBF this year expanded the contest to allow for six winners, who were congratulated on May 18 at a special awards dinner at Sir John’s Restaurant in North Brunswick. Middlesex County high school students…
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Fishing show returns to local cable station
BY DAN NEWMANStaff Writer BY DAN NEWMAN Staff Writer MATAWAN — From Atlantic Highlands to Atlantic City, there’s no denying New Jersey is a destination for people who enjoy fishing. Ask Ohio native John MacAdam though, and he’ll tell you that he would have never known it. "I’m not a fisherman whatsoever, but back in…
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Asst. superintendent announces departure
BY TARA PETERSENStaff Writer Asst. superintendent announces departure BY TARA PETERSEN Staff Writer MONROE — The school district’s assistant superintendent of schools is leaving the township to take another job. Gail Brooks announced during the June 23 Board of Education meeting that she is resigning to take over the position as superintendent of the Pleasantville…
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Milltown planning for bigger Fourth of July
Saturday BY JACQUELYN LANECorrespondent Saturday’s event will feature a first-time hot-dog-eating contest BY JACQUELYN LANE Correspondent MILLTOWN — Those who attend Saturday’s Fourth of July parade and festivities will enjoy the borough’s traditional jam-packed offering of music, fun and some first-rate fireworks. The theme, "Red, White and Blues," gives a clue to the many musical…
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Boro mulls sidewalks for Summerhill Road
BY VINCENT TODAROStaff Writer BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer SPOTSWOOD — To apply or not to apply. That’s the question officials face as they consider new curbing and sidewalks for Summerhill Road. The borough has until the end of July to apply for a state grant for work along the busy road. But first, the…
