Category: Sentinel-EBS News
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NJSBA wants talks on tenure reform
The New Jersey School Boards Association has called on the state Legislature and the administration of Gov. Chris Christie to begin serious discussion of changes in the state’s century old tenure laws that govern employment of public school teachers and other school district employees. According to a press release from the NJSBA, to promote public…
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East Brunswick restructuring would result in layoffs
Council may introduce proposal next week BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer The proposed restructuring of two municipal departments is expected to yield a more efficient government, but it would likely come at the sacrifice of East Brunswick Township jobs. Layoffs are anticipated in connection with a proposal to separate the Parks and Public Works department…
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Local theater troupe set to stage ‘Miracle’
BY SAM SLAUGHTER Staff Writer Matthew Shussler of Sayreville, who will play the role of Tommy Mara in the musical version of “Miracle on 34th Street,” takes part in a rehearsal and sits on the lap of Greg Louis, also of Sayreville, who will don a white beard and red clothing to portray Kris Kringle.…
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Cleanup
Top: Samantha Mulvihill (c) and friends from South River High School help clean out a storm drain near Fourth Street on Nov. 13 as part of a Girl Scout Gold Award project organized by senior Gabrielle Juba. Over two days, volunteers went around the borough clearing debris and leaves from drains to prevent future flooding.…
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J’burg tree lighting offers ‘special time’ for families
BY CHRISTINA HABERSTROH Staff Writer It’s that time of year again, and Jamesburg is gearing up for its annual tree-lighting ceremony, which will be held Dec. 8 at 6:30 p.m. The event will take place at Veterans Park, behind the Jamesburg Hardware & Appliance store, Gatzmer Avenue. “The Jamesburg Tree Lighting event is a wonderful…
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Soldiers in Afghanistan to be videocast at mall
Hanukkah events on tap in East Brunswick, Monroe BY CHRISTINA HABERSTROH Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — The fifth annual Grand Menorah Lighting and Family Celebration of the East Brunswick Chabad will take place on Saturday at 7:15 pm in the J.C. Penney court of the Brunswick Square Mall. This year’s Hanukkah celebration will offer something…
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Kosa remembered as a true hero
Longtime EBHS teacher and coach earned 527-63-22 record in girls soccer BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer Apillar of the community died last week, but he left a lasting impact on the East Brunswick High School athletic program. Louis Kosa Former teacher and coach Louis Kosa died Friday at his home in South River, leaving behind…
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New York Street Games’ to screen in E. Brunswick
EAST BRUNSWICK — The opening line of the film “New York Street Games” says it all: “Before cell phones, BlackBerrys and Facebook . . . before a neighbor’s doorstep required an invitation . . . before ‘play dates,’ there was play.” Narrated by Hector Elizondo, “New York Street Games” captures a special time in American…
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Milltown considers new boro historian position
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer MILLTOWN — The borough may be steeped in history going back a couple centuries, but it has no official historian. The Borough Council may soon change that. The governing body voted unanimously Nov. 22 to introduce an ordinance establishing the position of municipal historian, who would serve an educational resource…
