Category: Sentinel-EBS News
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New commission’s goal: Promote tolerance A diverse membership selected for Human Relations Commission
Staff Writer By vincent todaro New commission’s goal: Promote tolerance A diverse membership selected for Human Relations Commission SPOTSWOOD — Working in a community that is becoming more diverse, the borough’s new Human Relations Commission is setting its sights high. The commission was started as a forum for different groups in the community to understand…
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Eagle project meant fixing up college’s ecological park
Eagle project meant fixing up college’s ecological park Jason Sanders, East Brunswick, has revitalized the ecological park at Middlesex County College, Edison, to earn the Eagle Scout rank. Jason Sanders, 17, cleared and enhanced area at M.C.C. By vincent todaro Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — If a tree falls in the forest, does it make…
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Funds sought to fix roads
Correspondent By Lori Elkins Solomon MILLTOWN — Encouraged by the successful road improvements that resulted from previous interlocal agreements with Middlesex County, the Borough Council has submitted its requests for cost estimates to mill and pave 12 additional borough streets next year. The council is also seeking state Department of Transportation (DOT) funding to completely…
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Agency established to improve neglected areas of Ford Ave.
Agency established to improve neglected areas of Ford Ave. By lori elkins solomon Correspondent MILLTOWN — The borough has received permission from the state to create an agency that would stimulate the economic revitalization of Ford Avenue between Main Street and Brook Drive. A public hearing will be held Sept. 10 on a proposed ordinance…
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Law firm appointed to handle problems with police building
SOUTH RIVER — At a special meeting Tuesday, the Borough Council approved hiring the law firm of Hill Wallack, Trenton, to review documents concerning the builders and contractors involved with renovations to the police headquarters, Main Street. Although the council is considering taking legal action against Emara Contracting, Colts Neck, officials said they are waiting…
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Vandals continue to smash and slash Vandalism in East and South Brunswick may be connected, police say
Staff Writer By CHARLES W. KIM Vandals continue to smash and slash Vandalism in East and South Brunswick may be connected, police say For the second consecutive week vandals have made their presence known in both South Brunswick and East Brunswick. A total of about 40 vehicles have been damaged during the last week in…
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Planners approve trucking warehouse for Route 33
Staff Writer By lynn k. barra MONROE — The Planning Board approved construction of a 600,000-square-foot trucking warehouse to be located on the north side of Route 33, despite objections raised by board members and residents at the Aug. 23 meeting. Another warehouse will mean more trucks from the township’s industrial park, which is located…
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FARRAH MAFFAI Lizzie Sobol, 9, (above) tapes the final segment of the talent show during the Spotswood Recreation CARES program. Lizzie was host of the game show “How Well Do You Know Your Best Friend?” held at the Appleby School Friday. FARRAH MAFFAI Sean Brain, 9, of Spotswood participates in the last dodgeball game of…
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Report: 68 acts of violence, other offenses in schools
Report: 68 acts of violence, other offenses in schools EAST BRUNSWICK — School officials say they have done a solid job in limiting the amount of violence and vandalism that occurs in its schools. According to Superintendent of Schools Jamie P. Savedoff, who gave a presentation at the Aug. 15 Board of Education meeting, the…
