Category: Sentinel-EBS News
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More clustering of houses sought with new ordinance
By sandi carpelloStaff Writer More clustering of houses sought with new ordinance By sandi carpello Staff Writer MONROE — As more applications for housing developments are approved by the Planning Board, members of the Township Council say they want residents to understand why. "We want to be very clear that we are trying our very…
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By jennifer domHouse will be taken down so boro offices can go upe
Staff Writer By jennifer domHouse will be taken down so boro offices can go upe SOUTH RIVER — Following the recent purchase of property at Obert and Washington streets, Mayor Robert Szegeti announced last week that plans to build a human services building are under way. The borough paid NWR Limited Inc. $245,000 for the…
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Bank OK’d for old house
By sandi carpelloStaff Writer By sandi carpello Staff Writer JAMESBURG — An 80-year-old Victorian house at East Railroad Avenue and Harris Street will be converted into a First Constitution Bank. The borough’s combined Land Use Board unanimously approved the bank’s plans at its Dec. 12 meeting. Renovations of the building will probably take place after…
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Residents still plan to fight altered Wendy’s proposal
By sandi carpelloStaff Writer Residents still plan to fight altered Wendy’s proposal By sandi carpello Staff Writer MILLTOWN — Despite Wendy’s recent modifications to its proposed store on Ryders Lane, several area residents say they remain determined to stop the fast-food restaurant from being built. "They are trying to appease us," said Pat Hudak, of…
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Dozen women recognized for community service
By vincent todaroStaff Writer Dozen women recognized for community service By vincent todaro Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — Even though Washington may have forgotten "The Year of the Woman," East Brunswick has not. The township held its annual "Women Who Make A Difference" ceremony during the Dec. 9 Township Council meeting. The award, created by…
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Savedoff resigns to
take position in Pa. Superintendent served 21/2 years in E.B.; had contract through 2006 By vincent todaro & Brian donahue Staff Writers East Brunswick Superinten-dent of Schools Jamie P. Savedoff has announced he is leaving his position after accepting a job as superintendent of schools in Lower Merion, Pa. The suburban school district has 6,598…
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Dog park definitely barking up the right tree
First year of operation proves successful for local businesswoman By jennifer kohlheppStaff Writer By jennifer kohlhepp Staff Writer VERONICA YANKOWSKI Patron Leah Holt (r) prepares to toss a ball for playmates Coco and Kelly as Byrdy Sincak looks on in the 1.5-acre Main Dog Park area at the Rocky Top Dog Park in South Brunswick.…
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Officials make case on need for school funds
By vincent todaroStaff Writer Officials make case on need for school funds By vincent todaro Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — The Board of Education has made its case to the Township Council regarding a $2.5 million interlocal agreement to pay for items needed at Churchill Junior High School. Board President Michael Baker, Vice President Charles…
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Area man, 18, charged in attempted carjacking
By sue m. morganStaff Writer Area man, 18, charged in attempted carjacking By sue m. morgan Staff Writer An Old Bridge man who had been staying at an East Brunswick motel was arrested and charged Monday night with offenses related to an attempted carjacking. James Rippy, 18, was apprehended by Old Bridge Police Detective John…
