Category: Sentinel-EBS News
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Monroe mayoral race to feature Pucci, Lopez
Democrats, Republicans launch 2011 campaigns BY CHRISTINA HABERSTROH Staff Writer The local Republican and Democratic parties are already gearing up for a big election this November. At stake is the seat of Monroe Township mayor, held for 24 years by Democrat Richard Pucci, and both of the Township Council’s atlarge seats. Pucci is seeking re-election…
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Family steps up fight against brain cancer
May events include NJ Marathon, walks in Edison, New Egypt BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer MILLTOWN — Thousands of local athletes will descend upon the Jersey Shore this weekend to participate in the annual New Jersey Marathon. Some will be running to promote a healthy lifestyle or to achieve a lifelong goal. Many will hit…
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E.B. youth set to star in ‘Secret Garden’
Sydney Ryan Robles EAST BRUNSWICK — Township youngster Sydney Ryan Robles will realize one of her dreams next month when she takes a New York City stage as the lead role in a major production. The 11-year-old has been cast as Mary Lennox in the Broadway Workshop staging of “The Secret Garden: Spring Version,” set…
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Nalitt will retire after nearly quarter-century
Councilman’s service has included introducing, expanding the town’s library BY CHRISTINA HABERSTROH Staff Writer Irwin Nalitt Come January, the Monroe Township Council will be missing a mainstay of the past 24 years. Though he vows to remain involved in the community, Irwin Nalitt will not seek a seventh council term this year. The 93-year-old Concordia…
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Call for return of phones has some questioning safety
Jamesburg council to vote on proposal during May 11 meeting BY CHRISTINA HABERSTROH Staff Writer JAMESBURG — The elimination of borough funded cell phones for employees has continued to be the subject of debate as officials near a vote on the proposal. At itsApril 13 meeting, the Borough Council again discussed dropping the number of…
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Eagle award to be presented
Tyler Patrick Webb JAMESBURG — Tyler Patrick Webb has earned the highest advancement award the Boy Scouts of America offers to Scouts, the Eagle Scout award. Tyler, a borough resident and a freshman at Monroe Township High School, will be recognized in ceremonies on May 1 at 3:30 p.m. at the Jamesburg Presbyterian Church. A…
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State awards So. River $651K for new pathway
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer SOUTH RIVER — A long-awaited bicycle path and pedestrian walkway that will run alongside the old railway at the Edward A. Grekoski Park could soon become a reality. Mayor Raymond T. Eppinger said the borough has been notified it will receive a $651,000 grant from the state Department of Transportation…
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Railroad event set for April 30, May 1
The Raritan River Railroad Returns to South Amboy fundraiser is planned for 10 a.m-5 p.m. April 30 and noon-4 p.m. May 1 at the SouthAmboy Senior Center, 108 S. Stevens Ave. The city of South Amboy and its Sadie Pope Dowdell Library have joined forces with the Milltown Historical Society and the Raritan River Chapter…
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Current, former members vie for Monroe BOE seats
Voters to choose from field of four in April 27 election BY CHRISTINA HABERSTROH Staff Writer Amy Antelis Four candidates are seeking three available terms on the Monroe Township Board of Education in the April 27 election. Voters will decide who will serve the three-year terms and also weigh in on the board’s $102.9 million…
