Category: Sentinel-EBS News
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Basketball program may cost less Milltown’s shared services agreement with school district would save money
Staff Writer By nicole c. vaccaro Basketball program may cost less Milltown’s shared services agreement with school district would save money MILLTOWN — Monday night’s Borough Council meeting could mark a slam-dunk victory for families whose children participate in the borough’s youth basketball program. At that time, the council is expected to vote in favor…
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Police say radar zone is fair
JEFF HUNTLEY A car travels into Milltown along Riva Avenue, which has a speed limit of 25 mph. Some residents claim the road is a speed trap. Police, however, say there is more than enough warning time to slow down. MILLTOWN — It is no secret that police officers position their radar devices on roads…
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E.B. residents seek donations for nearby Elija’s Promise More than 300 are fed daily by Elijah’s Promise Soup Kitchen
Staff WriterEAST BRUNSWICK By nicole c. vaccaro E.B. residents seek donations for nearby Elija’s Promise More than 300 are fed daily by Elijah’s Promise Soup Kitchen Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — Thanksgiving is often seen as an opportunity to help those less fortunate, but what about the people in need of help year round? JEFF…
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Wireless Internet access to come to South River
Staff Writer By Takesha Pettus SOUTH RIVER — High-speed Internet access could be coming to the borough very soon. Stanley Morrow, a representative from Metricom’s regional office in Harrison, attended Monday night’s Borough Council meeting to request that the borough allow the company a right of way. A resolution for the right of way could…
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Video store holdup nets $7K
OLD BRIDGE — A man armed with a handgun walked into the Blockbuster Video store at the Gateway Shopping Center on Route 9 and left with more than $7,000 in cash, according to police. At 9 a.m. on Nov. 25, a Blockbuster assistant manager and his roommate entered the video store, counted deposit money and…
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Water project bids too high for S. River
Staff Writer By Takesha Pettus SOUTH RIVER — The borough’s plan to refurbish water lines has been thwarted due to high bids. On Monday, Borough Engineer Bruce Koch recommended that the Borough Council reject the bids received and seek rebids for phase one of the water project in order to approve a lower bid and…
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Proposal may lower taxes in E.B., Milltown
Proposal may lower taxes in E.B., Milltown Senate president proposes Pension Cost Stabilization Act By nicole c. vaccaro Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — The state Senate budget committee is considering a new proposal that would reduce 2001 property taxes in East Brunswick by 2 cents and in Milltown by 1 cent. Senate President Donald T.…
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Monroe Mother’s Club to hold community tree lighting
MONROE — The township Mother’s Club will hold its annual Community Tree Lighting at Especially for You Florist on Spotswood-Englishtown Road and Harrison Avenue at 6 p.m. Dec. 2. Songs will be performed by Linda Newton and the Girl Scout troops of Monroe. The Monroe High School band has also been invited to perform. The…
