Category: Sentinel-EBS News
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Troupe launches second season at new theater
Traditional Broadway and holiday shows planned, along with new ‘On the Edge’ series Playhouse 22’s “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying” runs through Oct. 10. EAST BRUNSWICK — Playhouse 22 has kicked off its highly anticipated second year at the new Community Arts Center, Cranbury Road. The township’s community theater troupe is optimistic…
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E.B. man charged with sexual assault, posting pix on Internet
EAST BRUNSWICK — Police have charged a township man with sexually assaulting a South Brunswick woman who died later as the result of a drug overdose. Abei Villafane, 26, of Daniel Place, was charged Sept. 10 after a six-month investigation into the death of the 23-year-old woman from the Monmouth Junction section. East Brunswick police…
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South River moves on library expansion
Mayor: Borough now able to fund project at lower cost BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer After years of pushing for the expansion of the South River Public Library, residents and library board members will finally get their wish. The Borough Council voted 5-1 at its Aug. 23 regular meeting to award a $2.5 million contract…
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Water tank death in Spotswood considered suicide, police say
BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer SPOTSWOOD — The death of a Helmetta man whose body was found in a water tank on Sept. 4 appears to have been a suicide, Police Chief Karl Martin said Tuesday. Preliminary autopsy results on the 41-yearold man indicate the cause of death was drowning, Martin said. “It was…
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East Brunswick to dine for a cause Saturday
BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — Spending a night out on the town also means giving back to the community for those attending this weekend’s Dining for a Cause. The second annual township-sponsored event promises food and fun, and to perpetuate a sense of philanthropy among the residents of East Brunswick, as proceeds…
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Shofar workshop
Ross and Emma Zaslavsky help a resident of CareOne at East Brunswick, Cranbury Road, sand her shofar during a Rosh Hashana shofar workshop sponsored by the Chabad of East Brunswick on Aug. 31. The Jewish holiday begins at sundown on Sept. 8.
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East Brunswick slammed by $1.6M in tax appeals
Officials expected to bond to fund nearly 400 appeals BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — Township officials are looking to pass a bond ordinance that would minimize the impact of this year’s influx of tax appeals. Despite allotting $690,000 in reserves in this year’s budget for the refund of successful appeals, Mayor David…
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Artists in residence
Above: Patrons view the works on display at Concordia’s 12th annual Art Festival. The Aug. 25 exhibition included 154 pieces by 86 Concordia residents in 14 categories. Right: Victor Schur (l) and Esther Neshin look at the sculptures being exhibited. PHOTOS BY JEFF GRANIT staff
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Concordia’s 12th annual Art Festival.
Adele Blumenkrantz (l) and Marilyn Mix view the artwork on display at Concordia’s 12th annual Art Festival. The Aug. 25 exhibition at the retirement community’s clubhouse included 154 pieces by 86 Concordia residents. More photos, page 35. JEFF GRANIT staff
