Category: Sentinel-EBS News
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Lewis to say goodbye as Helmetta police chief
Plans to relocate, fly plane in retirement BY CHRISTINA HABERSTROH Staff Writer Helmetta Police Chief Cully Lewis will be retiring after 25 years on the force. HELMETTA — Cully Lewis has served most of the past decade as police chief, but his role has been far different than most of his peers in Middlesex County.…
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Man faces arson, other charges
BY CHRISTINA HABERSTROH Staff Writer MONROE — Township police arrested Martin E. Hroncich, 23, of Manalapan last week. He is being charged with attempted murder, aggravated arson, arson, criminal mischief and stalking, authorities said. Some of the charges filed against Hroncich are in relation to a suspicious fire from Nov. 26. The house and vehicle…
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So. River voters give thumbs up to $7M bond referendum
64% approved renovations to borough high school; state grant to pick up 51% of tab KATHY CHANG Staff Writer SOUTH RIVER — Voters came out Tuesday and overwhelmingly passed a $7 million bond referendum that will bring 21st-century improvements to South River High School. “We are extremely happy and grateful to the residents for saying…
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Debate continues on possible zoning change
Master plan panel suggested changing tract at Rte. 522 and Schoolhouse Rd. to commercial BY CHRISTINA HABERSTROH Staff Writer MONROE — The vacant piece of land at the intersection of Route 522 and Schoolhouse Road continues to be a source of contention with township residents. The master plan subcommittee recommended that the properties be changed…
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New skate park may be in South River’s future
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer SOUTH RIVER — Borough officials and residents are working together to relocate the borough’s skate and bike park. Last week the skate and bike park located in Vargas Park on William Street was taken down after months of discussion among borough officials, the recreation department and the police department over…
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Isaiah Thomas, 5, of North Brunswick checks out the train display at the Milltown Senior Center Dec. 12. The holiday fundraiser for the former Raritan Valley Railroad station also featured themed Christmas trees, vintage toys, Hanukkah symbols, a Victorian dollhouse and railroad artifacts. SCOTT FRIEDMAN
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SCOTT FRIEDMAN Amanada Evero, 13, of Monroe, checks out a Victorian dollhouse during the holiday fundraiser for the former Raritan Valley Railroad station in Milltown on Dec. 12.
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Monroe to undergo townwide revaluation
Citizens group sued town in effort to bring about more uniform assessments BY CHRISTINA HABERSTROH Staff Writer Monroe Township will undergo a complete revaluation of all properties in town, with new tax assessments taking effect for 2013. State Tax Court Judge Gail Menyuk ordered the revaluation in response to a lawsuit filed in 2007 by…
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Milltown to appoint borough historian
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer MILLTOWN — The borough will have its own historian after the new year. The Borough Council at its Dec. 13 meeting voted 5-1 in favor of establishing the position of municipal historian, who would serve as an educational resource on Milltown’s historic past. Councilman Lawrence Citro was the lone dissenting…
