Category: Sentinel-EBS News
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Sakel’s art on display at library
By vincent todaroStaff Writer Sakel’s art on display at library By vincent todaro Staff Writer Rose Balsamides Sakel of East Brunswick talks about her works, including Three Sailboats, an oil painting on display at the township’s library. Glorious Flora (at right) is another oil painting being exhibited. PHOTOS BY JERRY WOLKOWITZ EAST BRUNSWICK — Her…
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Monroe’s Against the Grain dedicated to rock and school
Local teen band setto play at Stone Pony next month By Sandi carpelloStaff Writer Monroe’s Against the Grain dedicated to rock and school Local teen band set to play at Stone Pony next month By Sandi carpello Staff Writer JERRY WOLKOWITZ Members of Against the Grain, from left, E.J. Green, Eric Conceicao, J.J. Ferrito and…
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Boro now a town center
Milltown eligible for more grants to fund downtown improvement projects By Sandi carpelloStaff Writer Milltown eligible for more grants to fund downtown improvement projects By Sandi carpello Staff Writer MILLTOWN — State officials recently gave the borough "town center" status, putting it at the top of a list for receiving funding for downtown improvement projects.…
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Reeve: You don’t have to be
Superman to beat adversityActor turned activistdiscusses life By Sandi carpelloStaff Writer Superman to beat adversity Actor turned activist discusses life’s values in visit to East Brunswick By Sandi carpello Staff Writer Reeve EAST BRUNSWICK — Waking up immobilized in a hospital bed, unable to breathe without a respirator, Christopher Reeve at first wanted to die.…
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Builder razing plant to build senior units
Gist Brocades factorymay become the site of senior housing By vincent todaroStaff Writer Builder razing plant to build senior units Gist Brocades factory may become the site of senior housing By vincent todaro Staff Writer The former Gist Brocades factory in East Brunswick is slowly being demolished by a developer who hopes to replace it…
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FARRAH MAFFAI Damion Esposito holds a reminder for drivers while walking with fellow second-graders at the South River Elementary School during National Walk Our Children to School Day Oct. 2. Story, page 34.
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Stampers will raise funds for baby’s medical needs
Helmetta family pleas for assistance with14-month-old child By sandi carpelliStaff Writer Helmetta family pleas for assistance with 14-month-old child By sandi carpelli Staff Writer VERONICA YANKOWSKI Steven Pepi of Helmetta plays with his son, Steven Gerard Pepi, who has congenital muscular dystrophy. At 14 months, Steven Gerard Pepi has never sat up in his crib,…
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Man charged in burglaries
By jennifer domeStaff Writer By jennifer dome Staff Writer A Union Beach resident was arrested in East Brunswick Friday and charged with burglaries committed in that township and in South River. Police said Joseph Kopitskie, 32, entered the basement window of a home on Main Street in South River, and was discovered by the resident…
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E.B. sees $500K in savings
By vincent todaroStaff Writer By vincent todaro Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — A refinancing of a portion of its debt may wind up saving the township about $500,000. During its meeting Monday night, the Township Council unanimously adopted an ordinance allowing the township to redeem some bonds and replace them with others at a lower…
