Category: Sentinel-EBS News
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Resident wants to tighten swimming pool ordinance
By sandi carpelloStaff Writer Resident wants to tighten swimming pool ordinance By sandi carpello Staff Writer MILLTOWN — In response to recent news of drownings or near-drownings of toddlers, a community activist is urging local officials to consider ways of making swimming a safer activity for youngsters in the borough. Jim Knox, a resident of…
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Warehouse ruling upheld
Members agree with panel by So. Brunswick councilStaff Writer by So. Brunswick council Members agree with panel’s decision despite objections By charles w. kim Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Despite some apparent reservations, the South Brunswick Township Council upheld a March Zoning Board decision that will allow almost 2 million square feet of warehouse space…
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Resident chosen by PAX for pro-peace Japan trip
By vincent todaroStaff Writer By vincent todaro Staff Writer Jill Marshall-Work EAST BRUNSWICK — For township resident Jill Marshall-Work, going to Japan won’t be about sightseeing or having fun, but instead about promoting peace. Marshall-Work was chosen by her Peace Ambassador Exchange (PAX) team — whose mission is to promote peace by bringing people of…
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Terrorism memorial slated for Sayreville waterfront
By brian donahueStaff Writer Terrorism memorial slated for Sayreville waterfront By brian donahue Staff Writer In light of the fact that some 57 residents of Middlesex County lost their lives in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, county officials are planning to build a memorial to victims of terrorism on the Sayreville waterfront. "Many of us…
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Jamesburg issues reminder: borough opposes MOM line
Correspondent By lori elkins solomon JAMESBURG — The Borough Council is once again voicing its opposition to the proposed construction of the Monmouth/Ocean/Middlesex (MOM) rail line, a NJ Transit project that would link up to Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor Line. "The council felt it was time to make sure that local residents know that’s still where…
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While park is being built, kids can go see X Games
While park is being built, kids can go see X Games EAST BRUNSWICK — The municipal skate park may still be a couple months from completion, but skating enthusiasts can see some of their heroes up close at the X Games in Philadelphia. Councilman Jeffrey Simon said at Monday’s Township Council meeting that the township…
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Turbulent paper mill strike continuing despite talks
Meeting scheduledfor next week instrike of 300 workers By vincent todaroStaff Writer Meeting scheduled for next week in strike of 300 workers By vincent todaro Staff Writer SPOTSWOOD — Negotiations to end a lengthy strike at Schweitzer-Mauduit International are continuing, but the workers union said last weekend that a solution may not be close at…
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Monroe residents threaten lawsuit due to water runoff
Residents charge storm water flowing from Stavola property By lynn K. BarraStaff Writer By lynn K. Barra Staff Writer MONROE — A group of Possum Hollow Road residents have begun to pursue legal action against a sand mining company they claim is causing extensive flooding to their properties. Three homeowners recently retained representation from Lieberman…
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Testimony on Wawa’s much-debated application to add more space for parking at its Ryders Lane convenience store was again postponed last week, and the East Brunswick Planning Board is now expected to hear the plans next month. The application has yet to be heard by the board because the company canceled two scheduled hearings, the…
