Category: Sentinel-EBS News
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Club owners respond to O’Brien’s call for change Not only council members are in favor of seven-point proposal
Staff Writer By takesha Pettus Club owners respond to O’Brien’s call for change Not only council members are in favor of seven-point proposal SAYREVILLE — Business owners from two of the three local clubs raided for drugs by federal, county and local police agencies last month say the borough’s drug problem does not stop at…
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Lightning enjoying first season of CBC
Staff Writer By Lindsey Siegle The Spotswood Lightning are enjoying a successful first season in the newly formed Champion-ship Baseball Conference (CBC). The league, started this year by Dave Sternlieb and Joe Volpe, has given the team of 11- and 12-year-olds good competition and provided an excellent way to transition to the next level of…
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One-way street headed in the opposite direction
JAMESBURG — Willow Street, which is currently a one-way road leading traffic from West Railroad Avenue toward Gatzmer Avenue, will be switching its arrow to point drivers in the opposite direction sometime this summer. The change was adopted at the May 24 Borough Council meeting as a result of rising safety concerns over the intersection…
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Municipal building open for business Dedication most likely set for August
Staff Writer By Nicole C. Vaccaro Municipal building open for business Dedication most likely set for August At 8 a.m. June 6, the Spotswood Police De-partment completed their highly anticipated move into the new municipal building. The top-of-the-line facility became fully operational shortly afterward as the communication center was activated for the first time. Under…
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Aid to take a bite out of increase South River will receive $400,000 from the state
Staff Writer By Takesha Pettus Aid to take a bite out of increase South River will receive $400,000 from the state South River homeowners may be getting a little relief from an expected 15-cent municipal tax rate increase, thanks to some state aid. The state recently awarded the borough $400,000 in extraordinary aid. In order…
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Fire Department Anniversary Celebration
Members of the Spotswood Fire Department display their support for the 100th anniversary of the Jamesburg Fire Department in a parade in Jamesburg on Saturday.
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Music runs through East Brunswick girl’s fingers By brian quinlan Anita Chen Correspondent EAST BRUNSWICK — At first glance, Anita Chen’s bright eyes and youthful smile make her appear strikingly similar to most other 8-year-olds. However, an innate musical ability, supportive parents and regimented daily practices have propelled her to become one of the most…
