Category: Sentinel-EBS News
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MILLTOWN — Middlesex County officials met with most of the eight small business owners at 87 Washington Ave. Tuesday at the request of the merchants to discuss relocation plans after they received notices to move by March 31 or face eviction.
MILLTOWN — Middlesex County officials met with most of the eight small business owners at 87 Washington Ave. Tuesday at the request of the merchants to discuss relocation plans after they received notices to move by March 31 or face eviction. VERONICA YANKOWSKI The new roller rink in Monroe opened Feb. 24 for action. Above,…
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Solution in works for Ryders Lane hazards Median to be extended at point where a boy was killed in accident
Staff Writer By vincent todaro Solution in works for Ryders Lane hazards Median to be extended at point where a boy was killed in accident East Brunswick officials are hoping the placement of sand-filled barriers will make Ryders Lane safer for travel while a more permanent solution is sought for the hazards on the road…
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House of Helmetta’s founder slated for April demolition
Staff Writer By lynn k, barra House of Helmetta’s founder slated for April demolition VERONICA YANKOWSKI The former home of George W. Helme, who built the snuff mill in Helmetta along with 105 homes for its workers, is slated for demolition. The home George W. Helme built in the 1880s when he founded Helmetta is…
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Wawa opens new convenience store on Route 18
Staff Writer By sue m. morgan PHOTOS BY VERONICA YANKOWSKI The Wawa company held a grand opening for its new store on Maple Avenue and Route 18 in Old Bridge Feb. 22. OLD BRIDGE — Drivers on Route 18 in the western part of this sprawling township can now fill up on gas and food…
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Officials remain optimistic about business on Route 18 Vacancy rate low but does not include malls not actively seeking tenants
Staff Writer By vincent todaro Officials remain optimistic about business on Route 18 Vacancy rate low but does not include malls not actively seeking tenants FARRAH MAFFAI Some of the storefronts in the Mid-State Mall sit vacant. EAST BRUNSWICK— Although some shopping malls along Route 18 have a number of vacancies, local officials say the…
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Salaries, insurance, LOSAP cited in tax hike proposal
Salaries, insurance, LOSAP cited in tax hike proposal JERRY WOLKOWITZ Len Piccione, of Monroe, gets some work done while enjoying Tuesday’s weather at Monroe’s Thompson Park. Spotswood municipal tax could rise at least 5.5 cents; depends on state aid By lynn k. barra Staff Writer SPOTSWOOD — The municipal tax rate would increase under a…
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Skateboarding now banned on S. River school grounds Council holds forum discussing future skate park in borough
Staff Writer By jennifer dome Skateboarding now banned on S. River school grounds Council holds forum discussing future skate park in borough SOUTH RIVER — The Borough Council approved an ordinance, which prohibits skateboarding on Board of Education property in a 4-1 vote during Monday’s public council meeting. The ordinance was drafted in response to…
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O’Reilly accepts spot on U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team
O’Reilly accepts spot on U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team EBHS junior will compete in Portugal’s 2002 Algarve Cup By doug mcKenzie Staff Writer When Carol O’Reilly answered the phone, she initially thought it was a joke. She heard what she thought was an adult’s voice on the other end of the line, but remained understandably…
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VERONICA YANKOWSKI East Brunswick junior Heather O’Reilly, shown here battling for the ball with Clifton’s Jillian Fueshko, has been named to the United States Women’s National Soccer Team, which will compete in Portugal’s Algarve Cup over the next two weeks. At 17, Heather is the youngest member of the team and its only high school…
