Category: Sentinel-EBS News
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Spotswood seeks a fair system of waste removal
Spotswood seeks a fair system of waste removal BRIAN PIECH Residents of condominiums on Main Street rely on these trash bins to keep their community sanitary. SPOTSWOOD — The Borough Council has voted unanimously to support a proposed settlement of the apartment trash-removal issue. Council members, at the Dec. 18 meeting, said the proposal will…
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Songs for the season
Choral Director Basil Kozak leads members of the Saints Peter and Paul Russian Orthodox Church Chorus, South River, in song during a concert held Sunday, Dec. 17 at the church. MARIE ORTIZ
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Spotswood council honors volunteer Marotta served 40 years on library’s board of trustees, 30 as chairman
Staff Writer By brian piech Spotswood council honors volunteer Marotta served 40 years on library’s board of trustees, 30 as chairman Neil Marotta SPOTSWOOD — A simple thank-you seemed inadequate after more than 40 years of dedicated service. That was Borough Council President James Shearn’s sentiment at the Dec. 18 meeting when Neil Marotta was…
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Many hurdles for Milltown in 2000 Mayor and council now receive annual stipend
Staff Writer By nicole c. vaccaro Many hurdles for Milltown in 2000 Mayor and council now receive annual stipend MILLTOWN — The new year started off with a bang as Mayor Gloria Bradford appointed an ad hoc committee to explore the possibility of paying borough officials. Those borough residents chosen to sit on the bipartisan…
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Number of accidents increasing at Jamesburg underpass Despite signs, three trucks have gotten
Number of accidents increasing at Jamesburg underpass Despite signs, three trucks have gotten BRIAN PIECH A truck got stuck below the underpass on Route 522 in Jamesburg last Wednesday, the third such incident since Nov. 2. stuck since Nov. 2 By brian piech Staff Writer JAMESBURG — The railroad bridge underpass on Route 522 cannot…
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South River set to improve six streets
SOUTH RIVER — It may get a little easier to drive on several streets in the borough by next summer. The borough’s 2000 roadway improvement project will replace roadway and drainage on six streets in the borough. The project is expected to cost approximately $470,000. A portion of the project, repairs to Foothills Drive, will…
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New E. Brunswick cell tower averted for now Township officials postpone vote on proposed tower at Bowne-Munro
New E. Brunswick cell tower averted for now Township officials postpone vote on proposed tower at Bowne-Munro JERRY WOLKOWITZ The East Brunswick Zoning Board has asked Sprint Spectrum to consider adding its antennae onto a tower already in place behind the East Brunswick Racquet Club, Route 18. EAST BRUNSWICK — It appears as if the…
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Cause of Chicopee fire still unknown Arson suspected but not confirmed, Milltown officials say
Staff Writer By nicole c. vaccaro Cause of Chicopee fire still unknown Arson suspected but not confirmed, Milltown officials say MILLTOWN — The jury is still out as to what caused the Nov. 19 fire at the former Chicopee diaper plant on Ford Avenue. "Unfortunately, there is nothing new to report," said Assistant County Prosecutor…
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Flu vaccine supplies meet demand in Monroe Health-care providers report enough for seniors, despite delays
Flu vaccine supplies meet demand in Monroe Health-care providers report enough for seniors, despite delays MARIE ORTIZ Luba Lucyk, R.N., of the Visiting Nurse Association, gives Denise Gagliardi of Monroe a flu shot at the Monroe Park Pharmacy on Dec. 16. MONROE — Despite a delay in the production of the flu vaccine, those most…
