Category: Sentinel-EBS News
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‘Duos, Duets’ concert scheduled at St. Mary’s
‘Duos, Duets’ concert scheduled at St. Mary’s The Music at St. Mary’s 2002-03 concert series will continue at 4 p.m. on Feb. 23 at St. Mary’s Church, 256 Augusta St., South Amboy, with a concert titled "Delightful Duos and Duets." Two grand pianos will be joined with St. Mary’s 1883 Jardine and Sons pipe organ…
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Voters to have say on fire tax increases, building plan
By sandi carpelloStaff Writer Voters to have say on fire tax increases, building plan By sandi carpello Staff Writer MONROE — While taxes are expected to rise this year in the township’s three fire districts, fire officials in one district are also asking voters to support the construction of a brand new firehouse. A $1,975,000…
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New position has township prepared for emergencies
New position has township prepared for emergencies MONROE — Whether it’s an insect bite, heavy bleeding or a major fall, the township’s Municipal Ambulance Service Division is instructing residents on how to react to an emergency situation. "What you think you’re afraid of, you don’t have to be afraid of," said township clinical coordinator William…
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Cold weather capers
Children in Milltown took advantage of a day off from school Friday and enjoyed several inches of snow outside. Above, brother and sister Jonathan and Rachel Stein plant a wooden arm on the side of a snowman on South Moetz Drive. PHOTOS BY DAWNMARIE SANNWALDT Nicole Walters (above, front) and Darah Katcher, both of Milltown,…
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Resident enjoyed a life in community service
Resident enjoyed a life in community service SOUTH RIVER — A lifelong borough resident who was an active community member and business owner died last week. Family and community members mourned the death of Joseph M. Bodnar during services at St. Mary of Ostrabrama Church, Jackson Street, Thursday and Friday. He passed away Feb. 3…
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Boro’s water system plan out to bid
By vincent todaroStaff Writer By vincent todaro Staff Writer SPOTSWOOD — The borough, in the midst of a years-long project to make a multitude of repairs and improvements to its water system, is now soliciting bids for work at its two water treatment plants, as well as at its water tank. At its Jan. 22…
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High-accident, traffic area focus of turnpike project
By sandi carpelloStaff Writer By sandi carpello Staff Writer MONROE — Each morning, trucker Vinnie Asciolla dreads the glutted merge that lies between interchanges 8A and 8 on the southbound New Jersey Turnpike. "From 7 to 9 a.m. the traffic is horrible. I have to leave my house an hour earlier to get where I…
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Wendy’s makes its case for a smaller restaurant
By sandi carpelloStaff Writer By sandi carpello Staff Writer MILLTOWN — No matter how many modifications Wendy’s makes to its plan to build a Ryders Lane restaurant, many residents who live nearby remain unwilling to compromise. "We don’t want it at all," said Angelo Lizardi, of Leonard Road. "We don’t want the noise and we…
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Driver killed in Rt. 18 crash
Driver killed in Rt. 18 crash EAST BRUNSWICK — A 41-year-old township man was killed when the minivan he was driving crashed into the rear of a tractor trailer that was stopped in traffic on Route 18 northbound Tuesday. According to police, Stephen Yetman suffered fatal injuries after his Ford minivan rammed into the rear…
