Category: Sentinel-EBS News

  • Freeholders donate boat to township scuba team

    East Brunswick police often called on to conduct water rescues BY DICK METZGARStaff Writer Freeholders donate boat to township scuba team BY DICK METZGAR Staff Writer For the last 30 years, rescue and recovery operations at various bodies of water in Middlesex County — and even other parts of the state — have been a way of…

  • Board: Investigation into allegations closed

    Board president sayscommunity must move on BY TARA PETERSENStaff Writer Board: Investigation into allegations closed Board president says community must move on BY TARA PETERSEN Staff Writer MILLTOWN — A handful of parents still seeking answers on a recent school board matter braved the snowy conditions Tuesday night to attend the Board of Education meeting.…

  • Ban on pay-to-play on table in Monroe

    Law BY TARA PETERSENStaff Writer Ban on pay-to-play on table in Monroe BY TARA PETERSEN Staff Writer MONROE — Two ethics-related ordinances, including a ban on so-called "pay-to-play," are expected to be introduced by the Township Council next week. A proposed anti-nepotism ordinance would prevent Monroe from hiring relatives of current employees, while the pay-to-play…

  • Aid sought to keep tax hike at zero to 2 cents

    Jamesburg officialsdiscuss issueswith BY TARA PETERSENStaff Writer Aid sought to keep tax hike at zero to 2 cents Jamesburg officials discuss issues with ‘04 municipal tab BY TARA PETERSEN Staff Writer JAMESBURG — Borough officials will seek $245,000 in state extraordinary aid to eliminate the need for a municipal tax hike this year. The Borough…

  • Residents told to mind sidewalks, sump pumps

    Icy conditions creating safety concerns JEFF GRANIT staff Dennis Wigedinski blows snow off the sidewalk in front of the Presbyterian Church of Jamesburg yesterday morning JAMESBURG — Residents are being warned to follow the borough’s laws regarding winter weather. According to borough Zoning Officer Bernie Long, officials are placing fliers around town to make people…

  • People Who Make a Difference

    First aider honored for 30 years BY VINCENT TODAROStaff Writer People Who Make a Difference First aider honored for 30 years’ service Mary Kerslake plans to continue until she’s ‘too old’ to answer calls BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer CHRIS KELLY staff Mary Kerslake, an East Brunswick Rescue Squad volunteer for 30 years, is known…

  • Barnes & Noble wins OK to build in Monroe

    Book seller declines to disclose details for its new facility BY TARA PETERSENStaff Writer Barnes & Noble wins OK to build in Monroe Book seller declines to disclose details for its new facility BY TARA PETERSEN Staff Writer Barnes & Noble will build a large warehouse and office facility in Monroe near its current South…

  • Freeholders scheduled to review land swap

    School and township officials will jointlypresent Monroe BY TARA PETERSENStaff Writer School and township officials will jointly present Monroe’s plans BY TARA PETERSEN Staff Writer MONROE — Local officials will present their case next week for a proposed land swap with Middlesex County so a new high school can be built in Thompson Park. The…

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    CHRIS KELLY staff Laura Gibbons goes up for a rebound against a pair of South Brunswick players in the Falcons’ contest against the Vikings on Monday.