Category: Sentinel-EBS News
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Monroe police shoot man, 69, outside a township home
MONROE— Police are continuing to investigate an incident last week in which a police officer shot and injured a man. Few details have emerged regarding the Feb. 9 shooting, but an initial press release from Middlesex County Prosecutor Bruce J. Kaplan and Monroe Township Police Chief John J. Kraivec indicated that at 12:12 p.m. township…
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Police: Armed robbery report turns into arrest for false report
EAST BRUNSWICK — Police charged a South River man with filing a false report after determining that he allegedly fabricated a story about an armed robbery. Police received a call about an armed robbery at 7:44 a.m. Feb. 8 in the area of Parker Street and Fetyko Avenue. As officers arrived, they spoke to the…
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N.J. Youth Symphony, E.B. students to perform Feb. 16
EAST BRUNSWICK — The township’s school district will present the second of three cultural events in the 2011-12 Arts in Education Series on Feb. 16. The New Jersey Youth Symphony will perform at the East Brunswick Performing Arts Center (EBPAC), located at the Hammarskjold Middle School, 200 Rues Lane. The NJYS provides talented young musicians…
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Steeber working to keep post office in Milltown
BY JASON COHEN Correspondent MILLTOWN — Mayor Eric Steeber is hoping to keep a post office in town. The borough’s post office on Washington Avenue has been closed since Hurricane Irene in August, when flooding knocked it out of commission once again. Steeber, who addressed the issue during a recent Borough Council meeting, noted the…
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Jamesburg woman launches fit club for borough girls
BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer Jamesburg residents June and Bob Rizza celebrated her birthday last October by participating in the Disney Wine and Dine half-marathon. Rizza hopes to impart her love of running to Jamesburg girls. JAMESBURG — June Rizza was disappointed for her two young children when she learned that after-school programs had been…
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Auxiliary to host Boardwalk Party
The LadiesAuxiliary ofAmerican Legion Post No. 25 will sponsor an Over-the-Humpto Summer Boardwalk Party 6-10 p.m. Feb. 18 at the post home, 4 JFK Blvd., Milltown, Donation is $15 per person and includes food, soda and water. A $5 wristband will be available for beer and wine. Live entertainment will be provided by The Brue…
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Buddyball game set for Feb. 25 in E.B.
The annual East Brunswick Fastbreak Buddyball Basketball Game Day will take place Feb. 25 at Churchill Junior High School, 18 Norton Road, East Brunswick. The event will begin at 2 p.m. All are welcome to attend; there is no charge for admission. For more information, call 908-812-8129 or visit www.fastbreakbasketball.org and click on the link…
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SRHS upgrades moving forward amid concerns
Asbestos work to be performed as windows are replaced BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer SOUTH RIVER — In response to a demonstration held at South River High School on Feb. 3, Superintendent of Schools Michael J. Pfister stressed last week that asbestos abatement would not occur while classes are in session. The abatement is part…
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EBPD: Residents can sign up for messages via texts, emails
EAST BRUNSWICK — The township’s police department has begun using a new communications service to send community information directly to residents. The Nixle Community Information Service allows police to create and publish messages to be delivered to subscribed residents instantly via cell phone text message and/or email. Notifications can also be accessed online at Nixle’s…
