Category: Sentinel-EBS News
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Dozens of cuts bring reduction in tax hike Board of Education to discuss council’s cuts at tonight’s 8 o’clock meeting
Staff Writer By vincent todaro Dozens of cuts bring reduction in tax hike Board of Education to discuss council’s cuts at tonight’s 8 o’clock meeting The East Brunswick Township Council announced Monday night that it will require the Board of Education to cut $2.6 million from its defeated 2002-03 budget. The council demanded the tax…
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A new beginning for work overdue at police station Renovations at So. River headquarters may see early 2003 completion
Staff Writer By jennifer dome A new beginning for work overdue at police station Renovations at So. River headquarters may see early 2003 completion PHOTOS BY FARRAH MAFFAI A construction worker from John Patrick & Sons, William Street, works on the interior of the South River Police Department headquarters, located on Main Street. At left,…
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‘Proven Performance’ ticket wins support of boro voters Keenan, Ruffo, Stollen defeat newcomer for seats on nonpartisan council
Staff Writer By vincent todaro ‘Proven Performance’ ticket wins support of boro voters Keenan, Ruffo, Stollen defeat newcomer for seats on nonpartisan council FARRAH MAFFAI Helen Vernarec (top photo), 90, sings along with her daughter, June, during a May 14 party for residents age 90 and up at the Woodmere senior citizens residence. Events were…
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Construction of foot trail will kick off work at park
Staff Writer By lynn K. Barra Construction of foot trail will kick off work at park MILLTOWN — The first phase of construction at the new Mill Pond Park is set to begin within weeks, thanks to grant funding recently obtained from the state. According to Borough Business Administrator Richard Rydstrom, the borough recently obtained…
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Observances, music, food on tap for Sunday in E.B.
Observances, music, food on tap for Sunday in E.B. By vincent todaro Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — Director of Public Safety Thomas Finn has been chosen as the master of ceremonies for the annual Memorial Day Observance and Community Gathering. The observance will be held Sunday in Veterans Park on the grounds of the municipal…
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World languages program called model for the state
Staff Writer By vincent todaro World languages program called model for the state EAST BRUNSWICK — The school district’s world languages program was recently honored as being a model for other school districts throughout the state. Though other districts won the same award from the N.J. Regional Roundtables of Supervisors of World Languages, East Brunswick…
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Walking tour gives students glimpse of boro operations
Staff Writer By jennifer dome Walking tour gives students glimpse of boro operations VERONICA YANKOWSKI South River Rescue Squad member John Adamusik explains the functions of the squad’s ambulances to South River Elementary School third-graders. SOUTH RIVER — If residents were downtown on Friday, they may have seen an unusual sight in that groups of…
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Governor promotes rebate program to local seniors
By lynn k. barra FARRAH MAFFAI Gov. James E. McGreevey greets local residents during his visit to the Monroe Senior Center last Thursday. MONROE — In an effort to encourage more senior citizens to participate in the state’s Senior Property Tax Reimbursement program, Mayor Richard Pucci invited Gov. James E. McGreevey to visit the township’s…
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Skate park’s composition being thought up by kids
Staff Writer By vincent todaro Skate park’s composition being thought up by kids EAST BRUNSWICK — The township’s skate park is one step closer to becoming a reality now that local skaters have told officials what equipment they want to see it include. The Skate Park Committee includes a number of young skaters ages 10-17…
