Category: Sentinel-EBS News
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Jamesburg to receive $266K from insurer for Lakeview
Repairs will precede next phase of renovations; mansion’s reopening unlikely this year BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer JAMESBURG — Insurance funds will pay for repairs at the historic Lakeview mansion, parts of which were severely damaged during Hurricane Irene. Borough Administrator Denise Jawidzik said she expects the municipality to receive $266,000 from its insurer. “Now…
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County unveils new system for community notification
Residents encouraged to register to get information via phone, text or email The Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders recently introduced a new communication system that can process thousands of contacts per minute for immediate notification. The initial rollout of the Middlesex County Community Notification System is for emergency notifications only, but the capacity and…
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Budget challenges loom over Jamesburg schools
Board laments debt to Monroe as it OKs budget with an average $242 tax hike BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer Children line up for the hunt during South River’s annual Spring Egg Hunt, held March 24 at Dailey’s Pond. SCOTT FRIEDMAN Before approving a $13 million budget to fund the 2012-13 school year on March…
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Parker seeks to reverse board’s denial
BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer MONROE — The Francis E. Parker Memorial Home Inc. is seeking to invalidate the township Planning Board’s recent decision to deny a 128-unit long-term care facility on Schoolhouse Road. The complaint states the board was “arbitrary, unreasonable and capricious” in its judgment when it denied Parker’s application for preliminary and…
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E.B. considers red-light camera for Route 18, Rues Lane
Officials cite success of camera at Tices Lane, where violations have decreased since last year BYADAM JOSEPH DRICI Staff Writer East Brunswick officials are considering installing a second red-light camera system in the township, this one at the intersection of Route 18 and Rues Lane. Township Council members discussed the possibility during their meeting Monday…
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Pennies for Patients
Students at South River Primary School recently participated in the Pennies for Patients Campaign in order to raise funds for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in the hope of getting closer to finding a cure for the diseases. The event was organized by the school nurse, Cathy Cosgrove, and was well supported by the teachers…
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Taking steps toward a cleaner Raritan River
EPA seeks study of pollution affecting river conditions BYADAM JOSEPH DRICI Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — Stretching from west of Somerville all the way to the Raritan Bay, the Raritan River is a familiar sight to over a million residents of central New Jersey. Historically, it has also been a familiar site for the dumping…
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So. River council renews administrator’s contract
Salerno credited with performing ‘incredible job; two take issue with salary BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH RIVER — While all support the appointment of Andrew Salerno as borough business administrator, some officials take issue with the amount he is paid. On March 12, the Borough Council voted to renew Salerno’s contract. “I think the job…
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County Economic Development Plan available online
The Middlesex County Economic Development Plan is now available for public viewing online. The study was commissioned by the Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders and the Middlesex County Workforce Investment Board. It outlines the strengths of Middlesex County and an implementation plan for the 25 municipalities as they work together to expand the economic…
