Category: Sentinel-EBS News
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Lions committed to helping E.B., despite lower numbers
Local chapter marks 60 years; plans picnic for July 28 BY ADAM JOSEPH DRICI Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — The township chapter of Lions Club International will celebrate its 60th anniversary this month, still going strong even as its numbers have dwindled in recent years. Mayor David Stahl presented a proclamation to the Lions Club…
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Milltown considers $14M bond for power station
Boro likely to move electric utility plant after finding no buyers to take over operation BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer Milltown officials hope to relocate the borough’s electric substation, which flooded and caused power outages in 2007 and 2011. JAMES MCEVOY A plan to relocate Milltown’s electrical substation is coming closer to fruition, though the…
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Jamesburg school officials mull debt service solutions
Board outlines goals for 2012-13 school year BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer JAMESBURG — The economic implications of continuing to send borough students to Monroe Township High School and increasing community outreach were hot topics at the Board of Education’s annual goals meeting July 10. Board members and district officials also outlined several goals for…
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So. River council pulls plug on generator plan
Residents near public works site raise concerns about noise BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent Gabriella Spinelli (center) of Bright Horizons at East Brunswick, Cranbury Road, helps out with the facility’s Alex’s Lemonade Stand, organized July 9 to raise donations to help cure childhood cancer. JEFF GRANIT staff Residents packed the South River Borough Council chambers last…
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EBPD announces new officer, graduation of lieutenant
EAST BRUNSWICK — The township Department of Public Safety has a new police officer. Patrolman Christian Longhitano joined the ranks last week when he was sworn in at the East Brunswick Municipal Conference Room. Longhitano replaces a member of the department who had retired. Longhitano, 29, is a 2001 graduate of Old Bridge High School.…
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Milltown updating Ford Ave. redevelopment plan
Changes increase allowable number of housing units, stipulate design standards BY JAN KAR Correspondent Ruth Dunwald of Sayreville and Matty Devito of South Plainfield take to the dance floor as Walt Wagner and the Serenaders perform July 11 at Raritan Bay Waterfront Park in South Amboy. Middlesex County’s free summer concerts take place at the…
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Jamesburg hires officer to investigate enrollment
Students in three grades must verify residency BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer JAMESBURG — The Board of Education has appointed a registration officer to investigate student residency for the school district. The board had been mulling over the appointment of an investigator since December, citing ongoing concerns about the district potentially paying for the education…
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Black bear captured near Main St., East Brunswick
EAST BRUNSWICK — A black bear that was spotted by several residents on Monday morning was captured later that day. Township police received several bearsighting reports that morning in the area of Main Street and Old Stage Road. One passing motorist called to report the bear standing in the front yard of a residence off…
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Three men allegedly fired explosives at neighbor’s home
Police say Monroe couple and three children escaped home after attic caught fire MONROE — Three township men were arrested July 14 on charges they intentionally fired explosive devices at a neighbor’s home and set it on fire that morning. Michael Cavallo, 18, and his brother, Johnathan Cavallo, 22, both of Bay Hill Boulevard, and…
