Category: Sentinel-EBS News
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Gov. reinstates Clean Communities program
Municipalities willagain receive state fundsfor anti-litter efforts By gloria stravelliStaff Writer Municipalities will again receive state funds for anti-litter efforts By gloria stravelli Staff Writer The state’s budgetary mess aside, keeping the Garden State clean remains a priority. Gov. James E. McGreevey recently signed the Clean Communities and Recycling Grant Act, which is expected to…
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Plans to build bank, day-care center and offices dismissed
By sandi carpelloStaff Writer By sandi carpello Staff Writer MONROE — Reserve resident Jill Richards has at least one reason to celebrate. "One issue down … one huge less thing to worry about," she said. An application by the Monroe-based development company Matchaponix Associates — which was requesting a use variance from the Zoning Board…
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Grass is truly greener in the Garden State
Native son By gloria stravelliStaff Writer CHRIS KELLY Michael Skudera knows his way around New Jersey and he is sharing that knowledge through his book and its companion CD ROM the Ultimate Guide to New Jersey. Native son’s journeys around N.J. uncover state’s many charms By gloria stravelli Staff Writer Michael Skudera has the ultimate…
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Superintendent gets new contract, raise
By sandi carpelloStaff Writer Superintendent gets new contract, raise By sandi carpello Staff Writer MONROE — His new contract may keep him here for several more years, but Superintendent of Schools Ralph Ferrie is focusing his efforts on one immediate, clear-cut goal. "My biggest challenge is to find a [school construction plan] that would be…
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Police seek purse snatcher
By jennifer domeStaff Writer By jennifer dome Staff Writer SOUTH RIVER — Police have reported a series of purse snatchings that they believe are being committed by the same person. The most recent of the three snatchings occurred at 7:20 p.m. Jan. 24 near Vera’s Tavern on Whitehead Avenue, police reported. The victim was walking…
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New superintendent’s salary much lower than predecessor’s
By vincent todaroStaff Writer By vincent todaro Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — The Board of Education has entered into a contract with new Superintendent of Schools Jo Ann Magistro that is significantly different from that of her predecessor, Jamie Savedoff. Magistro will be earning $147,000 per year, which is about $25,000 less than Savedoff has…
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Drug charges lodged against man who fled, passenger
Drug charges lodged against man who fled, passenger SPOTSWOOD — A Monroe Township man, who allegedly ran from police after his vehicle was stopped in Spotswood, and his passenger were arrested on charges including possession of heroin Jan. 20. Police said Nestor Tosado, 24, was stopped for careless driving at 3:15 p.m. in the parking…
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East Brunswick school board turns MTV away
Board officials say too many questions about filming left unanswered By vincent todaroStaff Writer By vincent todaro Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — The cable network whose former slogan was "I want my MTV" is not wanted by the Board of Education. At its Jan. 23 meeting, the board voted against allowing MTV into East Brunswick…
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NJ Transit tunnel study for MOM line released
Underground crossing estimated to cost$77 million By charles w. kimStaff Writer Underground crossing estimated to cost $77 million By charles w. kim Staff Writer Current intersection of the Jamesburg branch and the Northeast Corridor SOUTH BRUNSWICK — After almost two years, a study on building a $77 million tunnel under the Northeast Corridor Line has…
