Category: Sentinel-EBS News
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Firefighter to help squads learn response to terror
Staff Writer By jennifer dome SOUTH RIVER — Since Sept. 11, the questions of when, where and how another terrorist attack may come has been lingering in the minds of many Americans. Due to this threat, many rescue personnel, whether at the local, county, state or federal levels, have been training to deal with situations…
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Budget deficit could mean bigger tax hike
Staff Writer By lynn K. Barra Budget deficit could mean bigger tax hike HELMETTA — The Borough Council was expected to decide last night if it will impose an additional 23-cent school tax on homeowners to meet a $131,000 deficit in the 2001-02 school budget, according to Board of Education President Barbara Raczynski. "The council…
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Mansions’ diverse stories tied to family, civic life
A circa-1909 postcard shows the side of George A. Helme’s mansion overlooking Helmetta Pond. Helmetta Club, which operated here from 1907-30, sat on a hill by the water tower. It was demolished about 40 years ago. Three Helme family houses lined High Street; only one is to remain By joseph sapia Correspondent This circa-1980s photograph,…
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Program reaches a new crescendo with lab course
Staff Writer By vincent todaro Program reaches a new crescendo with lab course EAST BRUNSWICK — A new music laboratory accompanied by a new music course are in store for East Brunswick High School. At a meeting last month, the Board of Education approved the purchase of equipment for the lab, which will be located…
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MT. SEPA decision reversed after outcry from parents
Staff Writer By brian donahue MT. SEPA decision reversed after outcry from parents MONROE — Township officials last week changed course and decided that the MT. SEPA summer recreation camp can accommodate special needs children as well as their siblings. Several parents whose special needs children attend the five-week MT. SEPA (Monroe Township Special Education…
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1,000 in sidewalk program
Staff Writer By vincent todaro EAST BRUNSWICK — The township has begun the third phase of its sidewalk replacement program after having success with the first two phases. The Township Council passed a resolution authorizing its tax collector to begin collecting money from the 337 property owners who participated in the second phase at its…
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Two atop class of 175 pupils discuss their career plans
Staff Writer By vincent todaro Two atop class of 175 pupils discuss their career plans Erin DeJesus SPOTSWOOD — They’re going their separate ways now, but they may one day wind up in the same career field. Spotswood High School valedictorian Erin DeJesus and salutatorian Guia Adaio have something in common other than graduating June…
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County man charged in roadside stabbing
County man charged in roadside stabbing Route 1 altercation injures N.Y. men By charles w. kim Staff Writer South Brunswick police charged a Middlesex County man in a roadside stabbing incident Tuesday morning. Walter Tereira Jr., 37, of George Street in South River was charged with aggravated assault, unlawful possession of a weapon, and possession…
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Candidate says officials could have avoided suit
Staff Writer By vincent todaro EAST BRUNSWICK — While officials have been criticized for spending too much money on litigation and legal fees, a Republican challenger for a Township Council seat contends that some of the current costs were avoidable. Anthony Riccobono, a former East Brunswick councilman who is running in November, told the council…
