Category: Sentinel-EBS News
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Officials optimistic about fairgrounds E.B. council will continue talks with fair association
Staff Writer By jennifer dome Officials optimistic about fairgrounds E.B. council will continue talks with fair association The East Brunswick Township Council will soon conclude negotiations with the Middlesex County Fair Association over the use of its 50-plus acre fairgrounds, used by the township’s soccer leagues, officials announced at Monday’s council meeting. After meeting in…
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VERONICA YANKOWSKI A locomotive arrives in Jamesburg Sunday carrying none other than Santa Claus, who greeted children of all ages.
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Brown water remedies detailed by engineer Aggressive flushing to take place as costly solutions are explored
Staff Writer By lynn k. barra Brown water remedies detailed by engineer Aggressive flushing to take place as costly solutions are explored Less than a month after officials held a special meeting to address concerns about water discoloration in Milltown residents’ homes, Borough Engineer Greg Valesi has completed a preliminary report on what can be…
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Food cupboard’s donations lower than usual this year
PHOTOS BY VERONICA YANKOWSKI Janet Curtis, (above) who chairs the Welfare Committee for the board of directors at the Jamesburg Presbyterian Church, says the cupboards can use more donations of all types of food for the needy. At right, Dick Asch helps David Modzelewski, of Boy Scout Troop 60 in Monroe, carry boxes of food…
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Popular mayor has made public service his career Tony LaMantia says he will keep best interests of Jamesburg residents in mind
Staff Writer By lynn K. Barra Popular mayor has made public service his career Tony LaMantia says he will keep best interests of Jamesburg residents in mind Tony LaMantia JAMESBURG — It was a slight twist of events that led to a long-standing career in local politics for Mayor Tony LaMantia. He and his parents…
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Dems, GOP reach accord on Senate presidency Bennett and Codey will split position during course of term
Staff Writer By SHERRY CONOHAN Dems, GOP reach accord on Senate presidency Bennett and Codey will split position during course of term John O. Bennett III The two incoming state Senate presidents have agreed on a method of dividing up the leadership responsibilities when the new Legislature is sworn into office in January, with a…
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Boro stands to lose $19K if program is pulled by state
Staff Writer By jennifer dome Boro stands to lose $19K if program is pulled by state SOUTH RIVER — The Borough Council adopted a resolution in support of the state’s now-threatened Clean Communities program Monday in an attempt to urge state legislators to keep the program available to municipalities. Clean Communities provides funding to municipalities…
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Woman tries to make sure all children get holiday gifts
Staff Writer By lynn k. barra For 25 years, a former Monroe woman has been doing her part to help hundreds of families during the Christmas season by dropping off gifts at the doorsteps of families who, for many different reasons, cannot afford to buy presents for their loved ones. "I found people to help,"…
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Spotswood rejects school referendum Superintendent says district may not have had enough time to promote the plan
Staff Writer By vincent todaro Spotswood rejects school referendum Superintendent says district may not have had enough time to promote the plan By nearly a 2-to-1 margin, Spotswood voters rejected a $19.4 million referendum Tuesday that would have provided additions and renovations at the borough’s schools. Borough residents voted 974 to 499 against the Board…
