Category: Sentinel-EBS News
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Rydstrom announces intention to retire
Current administratorhas previously servedon Borough Council BY TARA PETERSENStaff Writer Rydstrom announces intention to retire Current administrator has previously served on Borough Council BY TARA PETERSEN Staff Writer Rydstrom MILLTOWN — A man who has been a mainstay in borough government for over two decades has announced his retirement. Richard Rydstrom, who will be 65…
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Town to collect bids on Playhouse 22 site
Property BY VINCENT TODAROStaff Writer Town to collect bids on Playhouse 22 site Property’s sale will yield funds for a new multi-use facility BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — A township-owned Dunhams Corner Road property that is home to Playhouse 22 will go up for sale next month. Mayor William Neary said the…
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Law makes parking on snowy streets illegal
Townhouse ownerconcerned ban may be unfair in some cases BY VINCENT TODAROStaff Writer Law makes parking on snowy streets illegal Townhouse owner concerned ban may be unfair in some cases BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — Parking on township streets during snowstorms will now be banned in the township. The Township Council voted…
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Local pair unearths mysterious treasure
Father and daughtercan only speculateon story behind medal BY DICK METZGARStaff Writer Father and daughter can only speculate on story behind medal This bronze medal found by the Wisenfelders was an award from the 1905 World’s Fair in Liege, Belgium. BY DICK METZGAR Staff Writer People have always been fascinated by the idea of unearthing a buried…
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Salon gives back to the community
Salon gives back to the community FARRAH MAFFAI staff Eileen Obal makes up Robin Diamond, a model in Tuesday’s show. EAST BRUNSWICK — There’s nothing like a smile to lighten up a room, according to Darlene Stacey, who recently opened a salon in the township. Stacey and the employees at Image Salon have been improving…
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Jamesburg takes steps to avoid tuition hike
Borough did not add to Monroe BY TARA PETERSENStaff Writer Jamesburg takes steps to avoid tuition hike BY TARA PETERSEN Staff Writer JAMESBURG — With the vote for an $83 million school referendum in Monroe Township just around the corner, Jamesburg officials are taking precautions. Mayor Anthony LaMantia said that the borough, which sends its…
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Plan touted by district, but blasted by critics
BY TARA PETERSENStaff Writer Plan touted by district, but blasted by critics BY TARA PETERSEN Staff Writer Editor’s note: This is the second in a two-part series examining aspects of a Dec. 9 school referendum in Monroe. MONROE — In the upcoming referendum, no location is specified for the subject of the ballot question, a…
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Erasing political lines among Martin’s goals
Mayor-elect recallssurprise at resultsof election BY TARA PETERSENStaff Writer Erasing political lines among Martin’s goals Mayor-elect recalls surprise at results of election BY TARA PETERSEN Staff Writer Nancy Martin Nancy Martin will never forget the night of Nov. 4. An independent candidate, she said she was shocked to win 45 percent of the vote in…
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JERRY WOLKOWITZ staff Parents race to the finish in the annual stroller race, one of many events at East Brunswick’s annual Turkey Trot, held Sunday at East Brunswick High School.
