Category: Sentinel-EBS News
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S.R. approves pact to share East Brunswick’s cell tower
Staff Writer By takesha pettus S.R. approves pact to share East Brunswick’s cell tower SOUTH RIVER — Thanks to a new agreement, emergency communications will soon be coming in loud and crystal clear. Last week, the Borough Council voted unanimously in favor of an interlocal agreement with East Brunswick. Under the agreement the borough’s public…
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For most voters, referendum is a $26M mystery How much school construction will affect taxpayers is not known
For most voters, referendum is a $26M mystery How much school construction will affect taxpayers is not known JEFF HUNTLEY Students at East Brunswick’s Churchill Junior High School start their 600-foot trek to class at the Roselle Smith annex. A school board referendum calls for the construction of an enclosed connector building between the two,…
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Utility budget stable despite wet summer E. Brunswick officials see no increase in water bills this year
Utility budget stable despite wet summer E. Brunswick officials see no increase in water bills this year By nicole c. vaccaro Staff Writer DDespite a very wet summer, East Brunswick was able to maintain stability among its major utilities, keeping costs level for residents. Township Finance Director Lou Neely reported at Monday’s Township Council…
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1999 brings a decrease in crime in Sayreville
Staff Writer By Takesha Pettus SAYREVILLE — Technology is said to be the leading factor in the decrease of crime experienced by the borough in 1999. According to the State Police Uniform Crime Report, Sayreville has seen a 38.8 percent decrease in total crime from 1998-99, and a 71.52 percent decrease in overall crime between…
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E.B. crime takes a dive over last 15 years Reported larcenies and motor vehicle thefts are down
E.B. crime takes a dive over last 15 years Reported larcenies and motor vehicle thefts are down East Brunswick bicycle patrols may have led to a decrease in crime along Route 18. By nicole c. vaccaro Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — Whenever crime decreases in a community of more than 40,000 people, its residents should…
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Milltown burglaries double
MILLTOWN — Bringing stores like Target and Home Depot into the borough may have helped boost the economy, but it may have also helped boost crime. The State Police Uniform Crime Report tracked a 107.14 percent growth in reported burglaries between 1998-99, resulting in a 38.09 percent increase over 15 years. The number of reported…
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Senate leader takes aim at property tax relief Four-point plan would double the New Jersey SAVER rebate program
Senate leader takes aim at property tax relief Four-point plan would double the New Jersey SAVER rebate program By nicole c. vaccaro Staff Writer SState Senate President Donald T. DiFrancesco has declared his intent to initiate a four-point, $400 million property tax relief proposal. The plan is called "Property Tax Relief Now" and…
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Family cookout
Family cookout Julio Banegas mans the grill during a family cookout at Thompson Park in Monroe on Monday. JEFF HUNTLEY
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Kruise Nite
Jamesburg resident Fred Jones displays his parrot Visa during Kruise Nite in downtown Freehold last Thursday. JEFF HUNTLEY
