Category: Sentinel-EBS News
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South River could approve Metricom right of way
SOUTH RIVER — The Borough Council could approve a deal for high-speed Internet access at tonight’s meeting. For some time now, the borough has been exploring the possibility of allowing Metricom a right of way to put up wireless modem units on light and utility poles. If the resolution is approved, 14 of the wireless…
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Milltown approves Applebee’s
The Milltown Planning Board has approved the Applebee’s application to build a 6,000-square-foot eatery in Ryder’s Crossing Shopping Center. Delay of the application was due, in part, to the developer’s request to take over two retail spaces for the restaurant rather than the single 2,400-square-foot space originally intended for Applebee’s. Builder Arisa Realty asked planning…
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Rams get revenge JERRY WOLKOWITZ
Rams get revenge JERRY WOLKOWITZ South River football players celebrate during the Rams’ 40-14 victory over Keyport in the Central Jersey Group I final in Keyport on Saturday.
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Cold Christmas
Residents gather around the fire to ward off chilly temperatures during Sunday night’s outdoor Christmas celebration at St. Bartholomew Church, East Brunswick. MARIE ORTIZ
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South Brunswick zoners OK Dallenbach expansion Real estate deal now hinges on approval from East Brunswick boardBy CHARLES W. KIM Staff Writer
South Brunswick zoners OK Dallenbach expansion Real estate deal now hinges on approval from East Brunswick boardBy CHARLES W. KIM Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — The township Zoning Board of Adjustment finally voted to approve a local mining company’s expansion Thursday night. Board members unanimously approved a use variance which will allow the Dallenbach Sand…
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Monroe Township anticipates increases in electricity rates
Staff Writer By brian piech Monroe Township anticipates increases in electricity rates MONROE — The cost of electricity could increase by as much as 30 percent in 2003. Under the New Jersey Electric Discount and Energy Competition Act, which was signed into law on Feb. 9, 1999, rates have been reduced by 10 percent until…
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Expanded youth firefighter program OK’d by council
Staff Writer By takesha Pettus Expanded youth firefighter program OK’d by council SOUTH RIVER — Teen-agers interested in becoming volunteer firefighters will now have a chance at some hands-on training. Last week, five of the volunteer cadets attended the council meeting, along with Fire Chief Ron Krusius, in support of the measure to allow for…
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Cup runneth over for South African school
JEFF HUNTLEY Sentinel reporter Nicole Vaccaro sorts through all of the items sent for the children of the isiZulu container school in South Africa. A care package filled with readers’ generous contributions will be sent later this week. The overwhelming generosity of our readers toward the children of the isiZulu container school in South Africa…
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Author performs
Cuban author Carmen Deedy performs "Mi Casa Es Tu Casa" for adults on Saturday night. The performance was part of the James Hess Folklore and Storytelling Festival held each year at the East Brunswick Public Library. MARIE ORTIZ
