Category: Sentinel-EBS News
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Tug of War
Participants enjoy a tug-of-war contest at a benefit car show in East Brunswick Sunday even though they would eventually lose.
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Senate president signs Circle of Mobility into law Monroe questions the number of towns in favor of rail line
Senate president signs Circle of Mobility into law Monroe questions the number of towns in favor of rail line By nicole c. vaccaro MONROE — The township’s attempt to stop a proposed rail line from getting federal approval may now be a moot point. Yesterday, state Senate President Donald T. DiFrancesco (R-22) signed the bill,…
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Former S.R. Rescue Squad president pleads guilty to theft by deception
Former S.R. Rescue Squad president pleads guilty to theft by deception SOUTH RIVER — The former treasurer and president of the South River Rescue Squad, Denise Daly, recently pleaded guilty to charges that she stole money from the squad in 1999. According to Assistant Middlesex County Prosecutor Ronald Ambramowitz, Daly had been charged with theft…
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Holt: Nursing homes fall short in acceptable care
Holt: Nursing homes fall short in acceptable care By nicole c. vaccaro Senior citizens wandering alongside busy highways. Signs of sexual and physical abuse. Evidence of unnecessary physical restraint and overmedication. These are only a few of the allegations of crimes and neglect going on in some state nursing homes, according to a recent investigation…
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Class of 2002 to eat in, instead of carry out EBHS seniors will soon have to stay at school for lunch
By Melissa Kress Class of 2002 to eat in, instead of carry out EBHS seniors will soon have to stay at school for lunch East Brunswick High school seniors will soon have to spend one more year carrying lunch boxes or ordering hot lunch. Beginning in 2001, a tradition that is more than a decade…
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Squad may become a department Agreement would lead to funding
By Takesha Pettus Squad may become a department Agreement would lead to funding The South River Rescue Squad may come under the auspices of the governing body in the near future. Last Wednesday, the Borough Council unanimously approved reviewing procedures to make the squad a borough department. Currently, the squad works on a volunteer basis…
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Two of a Kind
Youngsters enjoy the performance of "Two of a Kind" at the East Brunswick municipal complex last Wednesday. JEFF HUNTLEY
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A step back in time
Douglas Mount of Old Bridge, a quartermaster sergeant in the 14th New Jersey Volunteer Infantry, shows Steven Pflug, 7, and Laura Pflug of Spotswood the bayonet that rests on his rifle. Mike Jacobsen of Plainsboro portrays a civilian of the Civil War era and Ken Coanshock of Carteret portrays a private in the Union Army.…
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Borough Council looks to another year in office
Borough Council looks to another year in office By nicole c. vaccaro SPOTSWOOD — Mayor Barry Zagnit foresees a promising new term for himself and Borough Council members. The council reorganized Monday with the new municipal building nearing 98 percent completion, promises of state aid to complete a variety of community projects, and a third…
