Category: Sentinel-EBS News
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Author ‘curries’ on with new Indian cooking techniques
‘My Indian Kitchen’ by Hari Nayak features meat dishes, grilling methods BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Hari Nayak spent 20 years in southwestern India in a coastal town known for its love of meat, seafood, vegetables and grilled dishes. He remembers fondly watching his grandmother make pancake batter and grinding fresh spices in a stone…
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Milltown council to mull fix-ups at two firehouses
Officials will assess cost of renovations as alternative to building new firehouse BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer MILLTOWN — After years of debate surrounding a proposed new firehouse, borough officials said this week they will consider the option of simply renovating the two existing firehouses. Borough Council President Lawrence Citro on Monday broached the idea…
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Milltown starts move toward wireless electric meter readers
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer MILLTOWN — To address its aging electric meter readers, borough officials are looking to begin using wireless readers for electric meters throughout the borough. Councilman Robert Owens introduced the automatic meter reading pilot program at the council’s Aug. 15 meeting. The program, coordinated by Byram Laboratories of Branchburg, would see…
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Jamesburg law would ban feeding feral cats
BY CHRISTINA HABERSTROH Staff Writer JAMESBURG — With hopes of minimizing future animal control calls, the Borough Council has introduced an ordinance to address the town’s feral cat problem. “We have to try and discourage people from feeding feral cats,” Council President Otto Kostbar said. After Jamesburg recorded 88 animal control calls in all of…
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New alliance launched to promote business in E.B.
First major event will have stores, restaurants showcasing products in tents along Rt. 18 BY CHRIS ZAWISTOWSKI Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — For too long, according to businessman Marv Goodman, the township has been viewed as unfriendly for business. But now, with a team of active East Brunswick businesspersons and the support of local government,…
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Cruise Night makes return to downtown South River
Classic cars line the street during a 2010 Cruise Night in South River. SOUTH RIVER — The second and final Cruise Night of the year will be held Aug. 18 after being postponed in July due to an extreme heat wave. The popular event, now in its ninth year, will run from 5 to 9…
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Crowds enjoy games and rides at the Middlesex County Fair in East Brunswick Aug. 6. Story, page 24. SCOTT FRIEDMAN
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Community theater: playing nearby tonight
BY GREGORY D.V. HOLMES Correspondent Members of the Main Street Theater Co. in Parlin act out a scene during a recent production of “The Music Man.” The curtain opens. Location: your home. Time: the weekend. Family member No. 1: What do you want to do tonight? Narrator: How about dinner and a show? Family member…
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E.B. woman shares story of survival to help others
Three-time cancer survivor promotes screenings for early detection BY CHRISTINA HABERSTROH Staff Writer Joan Litt of East Brunswick, a breast cancer survivor, and her husband Bruce took a ride in a blimp to support the Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey and Susan G. Komen for the Cure “Get a Mammogram” initiative. EAST…
