Category: Sentinel-EBS News
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Board debates adding course period at EBHS
Eight-period day would add 72 instructionalsections, 15 teachers By vincent todaroStaff Writer Eight-period day would add 72 instructional sections, 15 teachers By vincent todaro Staff Writer The East Brunswick Board of Education is considering the possibility of adding an eighth course period to the day at East Brunswick High School. The move, discussed by school…
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FARRAH MAFFAI Carol Lukosevic (r) smiles at Visa, a feathered attraction at Saturday’s 28th annual Village Street Fair, held in East Brunswick’s historic village.
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Police distribute petition in pursuit of pay raise
By jennifer domeStaff Writer Police distribute petition in pursuit of pay raise By jennifer dome Staff Writer SOUTH RIVER — In a continuing effort to negotiate a higher raise with borough officials, members of the police department are asking for the support of their community. Borough police officers are collecting signatures from residents who support…
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Council votes out fast-food despite planners’ decision
Decision means Wendy By sandi carpelloStaff Writer Council votes out fast-food despite planners’ decision By sandi carpello Staff Writer MILLTOWN — The unyielding opposition of area residents to a proposal for a Wendy’s fast-food restaurant on Ryders Lane was mollified Monday night when the Borough Council voted to change an ordinance regarding permitted uses on…
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Squad goes back to B&W
By sandi carpelloStaff Writer Squad goes back to B&W By sandi carpello Staff Writer JAMESBURG — The borough’s police department will join a growing number of area municipalities who are going back to the days of using black and white patrol cars. The department has recently purchased a black and white 2003 Crown Victoria, and…
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Board concerned over flaw in plan for cellular tower
By vincent todaroStaff Writer By vincent todaro Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — The Zoning Board of Adjustment last week requested that AT&T Wireless address a flaw in its plans before returning for a hearing on its application to install antennas on a Lexington Avenue cell tower. The company began its presentation last Thursday night, asking…
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Council passes resolution after urging by candidate
By vincent todaroStaff Writer Council passes resolution after urging by candidate By vincent todaro Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — After weeks of wrangling with Republicans over the issue, the all-Democrat Township Council is asking the federal government to increase special education aid for local school districts. The council passed a resolution in support of a…
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No need for more food
on Rt. 18, board says By vincent todaroStaff Writer on Rt. 18, board says By vincent todaro Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — The Amerada Hess Corp. has been told by the Zoning Board of Adjustment that the sale of snack foods at its Route 18 gasoline station is in violation of a township ordinance. The…
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Retirement community votes sink referendum
Monroe by 1,766 votesBy Sandi carpelloStaff Writer by 1,766 votes By Sandi carpello Staff Writer Monroe voters overwhelmingly rejected a $113 million school expansion plan Tuesday that would have included the construction of a new high school. The vote was 5,510 to 3,744 against the district’s proposal, with a turnout of nearly 40 percent of…
