Category: Sentinel-EBS News
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Another convenience store robbed by armed suspect
By jennifer domeStaff Writer Another convenience store robbed by armed suspect By jennifer dome Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — A man holding a large knife and possessing a gun robbed the Reddy’s convenience store on Route 35 north Feb. 7, according to police reports. The suspect, described as a black male approximately 5 feet 9 inches…
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New tool gives public info., voice on issues
By vincent todaroStaff Writer New tool gives public info., voice on issues By vincent todaro Staff Writer Residents who feel powerless in attempting to influence government officials regarding education issues may have a new weapon. East Brunswick Board of Education member Patrick Sirr is an active proponent of a recently created information service called Citizen…
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Local districts see slight increases in school aid
By sandi carpelloStaff Writer By sandi carpello Staff Writer Marginal increases in state aid to several area school districts have left local officials dissatisfied. Jamesburg Board of Education President Donald Peterson said he is "very disappointed" with the borough’s 1.7 percent increase in state aid. "Residents can expect a substantial increase in the tax rate,"…
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Group gathers to brainstorm
volunteer Sept. 11 projectIdeas include building a circular monumentnear DeVoe Lake By vincent todaroStaff Writer Frank Yusko, a history teacher at Spotswood High School, shows a rendering of an idea for a Sept. 11 memorial during Tuesday’s meeting. volunteer Sept. 11 project Ideas include building a circular monument near DeVoe Lake By vincent todaro Joe…
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Work on old farmhouse may be done by summer
By vincent todaroStaff Writer Work on old farmhouse may be done by summer By vincent todaro Staff Writer JERRY WOLKOWITZ Warmer weather is necessary before renovations on the 120-year-old Smith farmhouse go into high gear. EAST BRUNSWICK — A 120-year-old farmhouse is one of the few reminders of the township’s agricultural past, and officials want…
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FARRAH MAFFAI Monroe’s Julie Rose competes in the 200 individual medley at the Greater Middlesex Conference Swimming Championships in North Brunswick on Saturday.
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PHOTOS BY JERRY WOLKOWITZ Residents young and old came out to enjoy the hills at Thompson Park in Monroe all last weekend following Friday’s snowstorm.
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E.B. in ‘crisis’ mode with ’03-’04 budget
Staff cuts and another hefty school tax increase may be ahead for district By vincent todaroStaff Writer E.B. in ‘crisis’ mode with ’03-’04 budget By vincent todaro Staff Writer East Brunswick school officials reacted with extreme displeasure upon learning state aid will be level for a third straight year and that early budget estimates show…
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