Category: Sentinel-EBS News
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Birch Hill liquor license
still in limelight in O.B. Township Council sets hearing for possible revocation for Sept. 11 By natalie m. vena OLD BRIDGE — When the Township Council renewed Birch Hill Inc.’s liquor license two weeks ago, the only strike against the club was outstanding fire district fines. Now, in light of several incidents that occurred at…
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Two of a Kind
David and Jenny Heitler-Klevans, also know as "Two of a Kind," perform for children at the East Brunswick municipal complex last Wednesday. JEFF HUNTLEY
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Neighbors press S.B. to rename Docks Corner Rd.
Neighbors press S.B. to rename Docks Corner Rd. Monroe, Jamesburg ask township to end confusion By CHARLES W. KIM SOUTH BRUNSWICK — The township plans to poll Docks Corner Road residents to see if they are willing to accept a road name change. Because of confusion among truckers exiting the New Jersey Turnpike at exit…
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Congressman Holt: Invest in police officers’ safety
Congressman Holt: Invest in police officers’ safety Police officers in Jamesburg and Monroe will be a little further out of harm’s way, thanks to $7,022 in donations from the U.S. Department of Justice’s Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program. U.S. Rep. Rush Holt (D-District 12) recently announced that a total of 34 bulletproof vests would be…
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Spotswood to get grant for lake fence, pickup truck
Spotswood to get grant for lake fence, pickup truck By nicole c. vaccaro SPOTSWOOD — It appears as if the borough’s efforts to secure a grant for fence repairs along DeVoe Lake have finally paid off. Mayor Barry Zagnit was notified just last week by the office of state Assemblyman Samuel D. Thompson (R-13) that…
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Longtime employee says goodbye to E.B. district
Longtime employee says goodbye to E.B. district Amy Fisher leaves her post as director of community affairs By brian quinlan EAST BRUNSWICK — After 32 years of trying to make a difference in the lives of children, Amy Fisher, the director of community affairs of the East Brunswick School System, said that she feels it…
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South River council OKs revised municipal budget
By takesha pettus SOUTH RIVER — Borough residents will be happy to hear that they will keep a little more pocket change this year. Last Wednesday, the Borough Council approved amendments to the proposed 2000 municipal budget and adopted the $9.47 million spending plan. The budget calls for a 6-cent municipal tax rate increase for…
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Spotswood lists streets for water main project
By nicole c. vaccaro SPOTSWOOD — Borough officials released the names of five streets that will be included in the community’s third phase of water main relining projects. Jensen, Gaskin and Herbert avenues will be done in their entirety, while Easton Avenue will be done from Madie Avenue to Old Stage Road and Ellenel Boulevard…
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Spotswood OKs water review
SPOTSWOOD — Borough officials recently entered into an agreement with the Middlesex County Improvement Authority (MCIA) to conduct a study of the borough’s water conditions and waste management services. According to Mayor Barry Zagnit, the study costs the municipality nothing and it does not fall under any obligations. In fact, the MCIA offers to fund…
