Category: Sentinel-EBS News
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Two injured, one arrested in stabbing
By jennifer domeStaff Writer By jennifer dome Staff Writer SOUTH RIVER — Two area men were stabbed Friday during a fight in front of a Main Street restaurant. Borough resident Alejandro Garcia, 21, and Luis Gomez, 24, both of East Brunswick, were walking on Main Street toward the El Tapatio Mexican restaurant at about 8…
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Domestic Violence Team will benefit from grant
By jennifer domeStaff Writer By jennifer dome Staff Writer SOUTH RIVER — A grant of $5,000 from the state Law and Public Safety Department is expected to help local police protect members of the community from domestic violence. The Borough Council accepted the $5,000 grant at Monday’s business meeting and matched the funds with an…
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Ambulance shipped to Israel, thanks to local synagogue
Young Israel of East Brunswick recently raised $95,000 for an ambulance for Israel. Members of the congregation who had traveled to Israel in June were prompted to help after witnessing firsthand the need for international support. EAST BRUNSWICK — It seemed like a daunting task for a relatively small congregation, but the members of Young…
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Residents in area of Wendy’s want street to be one-way
By Nida KhanStaff Writer By Nida Khan Staff Writer MILLTOWN — After receiving a formal request from a resident, the Borough Council will consider making Blueberry Drive a one-way street. Wayne Burke, a resident of Hye Court, told the council both in a recent letter and at the council’s meeting Monday night that residents in…
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Council ironing out details on future athletic fields
By jennifer domeStaff Writer Council ironing out details on future athletic fields By jennifer dome Staff Writer SOUTH RIVER — Allocating funds for new athletic fields has been like piecing together a jigsaw puzzle for borough officials. The Borough Council, which will make park improvements with almost $1 million granted by the Middlesex County Board…
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Council to be strict about decorum in wake of fight
By vincent todaroStaff Writer By vincent todaro Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — A physical assault that took place during its proceedings last week caused the Township Council to keep a police presence at its meeting Monday night. Officials discussed the week-old incident in which longtime resident and frequent meeting attendant John Stapleton placed his hands…
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Township sues contractor over 1999 road project
By vincent todaroStaff Writer By vincent todaro Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — Dunhams Corner Road is at the center of legal action that has been initiated by the township. Township officials have filed a complaint against a contractor to see that a resurfacing project is brought up to acceptable standards. At its April 7 agenda…
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Moms of twins, multiples bond to beat challenges
Wide range of issuesaddressed by Mid-JerseyMothers of Multiples By jennifer domeStaff Writer Wide range of issues addressed by Mid-Jersey Mothers of Multiples By jennifer dome Staff Writer FARRAH MAFFAI Heather (l) and Emily Chibnik, 2, are joined by Logan Mascia at the keyboard during a recent play group meeting at the Ostrowski house. No one…
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Gutted hall is future site of housing development
Former Triangle Tavernrecalled as longtimecenter of social activity By dick metzgarStaff Writer Former Triangle Tavern recalled as longtime center of social activity By dick metzgar Staff Writer A circa-1938 photograph shows what was then called White Eagle’s Hall. At left, Edward W. Jawidzik, who purchased the tavern and renamed it the Triangle, stands behind the…
