Category: Sentinel-EBS News
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Milltown blaze claims Chicopee diaper plant Neighboring businesses kept safe
Staff Writer By Nicole c. vaccaro Milltown blaze claims Chicopee diaper plant Neighboring businesses kept safe MARIE ORTIZ Firefighters worked for nearly 23 hours to put out a structure fire at the abandoned Chicopee diaper plant, Milltown, Sunday. One hundred fifty firefighters from throughout Middlesex County responded to the call, which was received at 1…
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Judge agrees to hear zoning arguments over tower Court date set for July 18, East Brunswick officials say
Staff Writer By nicole c. vaccaro Judge agrees to hear zoning arguments over tower Court date set for July 18, East Brunswick officials say State Superior Court Judge Joseph C. Messina has agreed to hear zoning arguments on July 18 regarding the Cellular One tower near Chittick School. Township Attorney Mike Baker appeared before Judge…
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Injured South River man gets $1M
SOUTH RIVER — A borough man hit on the side of the road while working has been awarded $1 million in damages. Last week, Carlos Regiota was awarded $1 million in damages by state Superior Court Judge Mark Epstein, sitting in New Brunswick, for a broken right elbow and neck injuries. According to Regiota’s attorney,…
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Milltown residents to receive $450,000 in utility credits Last year’s debt nearly paid off, says one councilman
Milltown residents to receive $450,000 in utility credits Last year’s debt nearly paid off, says one councilman MILLTOWN — Borough residents’ electric bills will be credited a total of $450,000 over the course of the next fiscal year, starting in December. During the Nov. 13 Borough Council meeting, Councilman Gary Walters proposed the resolution to…
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Local college grad deemed
Marie Ortiz East Brunswick funny man, David Sirus, 22, started doing stand-up comedy during “open mic” night at the Stress Factory, New Brunswick, five years ago. ‘Funniest Person From N.J.’ E.B. comedian earns big laughs in ‘Big Apple’ By nicole c. vaccaro Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — While most college grads worry about getting jobs,…
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Kids may get their skate park Milltown council to discuss issue at Monday’s meeting
Staff Writer By nicole c. vaccaro Kids may get their skate park Milltown council to discuss issue at Monday’s meeting MILLTOWN — Borough Council members have agreed to investigate the possibility of constructing a skate park in town. During its Nov. 13 agenda meeting, the council passed a motion to look into construction and insurance…
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One soldier’s view of serving in Kosovo Serviceman corresponded with 5th-grade class in Spotswood
Staff Writer By brian piech One soldier’s view of serving in Kosovo Serviceman corresponded with 5th-grade class in Spotswood BRIAN PIECH Kosovo veteran Michael Warnock poses with Sister Juanita, his son, Michael Jr., and teachers Barbara Schmidt and Dori Boyce after his welcome home pizza party at Immaculate Conception School, Spotswood. SPOTSWOOD — Teacher Barbara…
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Dance school marches to the beat of its own drum Milltown instructors teach self-esteem first, dance skills second
Staff Writer By nicole c. vaccaro Dance school marches to the beat of its own drum Milltown instructors teach self-esteem first, dance skills second PHOTOS BY JERRY WOLKOWITZ Aspiring young dancers from First Position School of Dance, Milltown, take a class with Sharon Dolan and Emily O’Connell (r) Saturday morning. The instructors say they focus…
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Lights still included in park plan
Lights still included in park plan SOUTH RIVER — Despite some outcry from residents, the borough will be going ahead with plans for a new lighted soccer field at Daley’s Pond Park. Sayreville-based Mario’s Concrete and Paving Co. has been awarded $58,650 to perform improvements to the Prospect Street park. Included in those plans is…
