Category: Sentinel-EBS News
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J’burg force to grow to 13 police officers
BY TARA PETERSENStaff Writer J’burg force to grow to 13 police officers BY TARA PETERSEN Staff Writer JAMESBURG — The borough’s police force is expected to soon be expanded. Police Chief David Lester said Tuesday that Robert Caltabellatta, who has been a part-time Class II officer since 2001, may become a full-time officer, while Charles…
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Chabad marks 10th anniversary of loss
Rebbe is recalled assymbol of optimismamid doubt and chaos BY TARA PETERSENStaff Writer Chabad marks 10th anniversary of loss Rebbe is recalled as symbol of optimism amid doubt and chaos BY TARA PETERSEN Staff Writer TARA PETERSEN Rabbi Avrohom Altein talks about the rebbe (in photo on mantel) to Mickey Kaplan and Sherman Lillianthal during…
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Committee addresses residents’ complaints
Residents have raised concerns over traffic, parking related to Rita BY TARA PETERSENStaff Writer BY TARA PETERSEN Staff Writer MILLTOWN — Several fixes are proposed to curb traffic and safety concerns in a section of the borough near Ryders Lane. The ideas — including an increased police presence and new signage — were proposed during…
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Adult community approved for Main Street
Developer includesaffordable units in planfor former factory site BY VINCENT TODAROStaff Writer Developer includes affordable units in plan for former factory site BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — Arisa Realty Inc. has been approved to build more than 150 age-restricted residential units at the former site of the Gist Brocades factory. At its…
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Walling awaits trial;
says he is not guilty BY VINCENT TODAROStaff Writer Walling awaits trial; says he is not guilty BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — A township zoning board member says he is not guilty of sexually harassing a female student in the vo-tech class he teaches. Richard Walling continues to await trial, which will…
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Calling out for help at Jamesburg Park
Some say 1,500-acre tractis being damaged and itsresources threatened BY TARA PETERSENStaff Writer Some say 1,500-acre tract is being damaged and its resources threatened BY TARA PETERSEN Staff Writer JEFF GRANIT staff Rose Sakel of East Brunswick stands among trees that have been cut down by an unknown party near one of the entrances to…
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Panel recommends work at five E.B. schools
Board to review proposal for referendum expectedto be held in December BY VINCENT TODAROStaff Writer Panel recommends work at five E.B. schools Board to review proposal for referendum expected to be held in December BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer Voters would be asked to approve additions and renovations at five district schools under an ad hoc panel’s…
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Mock arrest and trial help students learn
BY TARA PETERSENStaff Writer Mock arrest and trial help students learn BY TARA PETERSEN Staff Writer TARA PETERSEN Student arresting officer David Lynch, of Joyce Kilmer School in Milltown, takes teacher Suzanne LaBar into custody during a staged mock arrest Tuesday. MILLTOWN — Students looked on as their teacher was pulled over by police, arrested…
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Boro hopes to hold biennial elections
BY TARA PETERSENStaff Writer BY TARA PETERSEN Staff Writer MILLTOWN — Local officials are lending their support to pending state legislation that would allow municipal elections to be held every two years. Borough Council members, who approved a resolution Monday showing their support, have discussed the idea of the biennial elections for several months, but…
