Category: Sentinel-EBS News
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Women robbed walking to cars after shopping
Robberies in E.B. and Edison all involve man with knife in parking lot By brian donahueStaff Writer Robberies in E.B. and Edison all involve man with knife in parking lot By brian donahue Staff Writer A lone suspect brandishing a knife robbed women in the parking lots of two East Brunswick shopping centers earlier this…
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Condition of rail tracks a sore spot with official
By jennifer domeStaff Writer By jennifer dome Staff Writer CHRIS KELLY The councilwoman points out a section of overgrown plant life along the Conrail lines in the borough. SOUTH RIVER — Broken rail ties, overgrown weeds and garbage that litters Conrail’s tracks through the borough may go unnoticed by some. Councilwoman Joanne Dembinski, however, said…
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More fed. funding channeled to flood control effort
By jennifer domeStaff Writer More fed. funding channeled to flood control effort By jennifer dome Staff Writer Funds continue to trickle down from the federal government to pay for a flood control plan for the South River. U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. (D-6th District) announced recently that the House of Representatives approved an additional $100,000…
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Local, state officials debate use of schools for polling
By jennifer domeStaff Writer Local, state officials debate use of schools for polling By jennifer dome Staff Writer Numerous local governing bodies are expressing opposition to state legislation that would eliminate schools as a polling location. "The schools have been an integral part of the elections," South River Mayor Robert Szegeti said. The South River…
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PTA donations will enable
purchases of school equip. By vincent todaro Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — With financing an increasingly uphill battle in the school district, the Board of Education was happy to recently receive more than $8,000 worth of help from local PTAs. At its Aug. 14 meeting, the board accepted a gift of $5,000 from the Lawrence…
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Monroe fire, rescue squads’ new location
By tara petersenStaff Writer Monroe fire, rescue squads’ new location By tara petersen Staff Writer MONROE — Fire truck and rescue squad sirens may soon be heard within a few minutes of reporting an emergency in the western section of the township. A new fire department and rescue squad building is proposed to be built…
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Library milestone celebrated
Amy Kaelin (above) is caught off-guard when told she is checking out the 20 millionth item from the East Brunswick Public Library Aug. 20. At right, Assistant Library Director Mary Ellen Firestone holds the door while Kaelin carries some of her gifts out. photos by JEFF GRANIT EAST BRUNSWICK — Amy Kaelin stepped up to…
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Council adopts compromised plan for parking rate hikes
By vincent todaroStaff Writer Council adopts compromised plan for parking rate hikes By vincent todaro Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — Commuter parking rates will go up as the result of an ordinance adopted by the Township Council Monday night. After weeks of discussions between the governing body and members of the Commuter Parking Advisory Committee,…
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New construction, new staff highlight 2003-04
By vincent todaroStaff Writer New construction, new staff highlight 2003-04 By vincent todaro Staff Writer SPOTSWOOD — When students return to classes in September, they’ll see the future being built right before their eyes. Construction began in July on a building referendum that aims to expand facilities and ease the current crowded conditions. The work…
