Category: Sentinel-EBS News
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Garbage tipping fees to rise in coming years
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — The township will pay higher tipping fees for use of the Edgeboro Landfill, according to a new contract with Middlesex County. The new three-year contract sets out how much the township will have to pay to dump garbage, referred to as tipping fees, at the landfill. The…
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Split council defeats rate-reduction motion
Mayor breaks ties on use of funds from electric utility BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Worries about excessive increases to the borough’s electric rates in 2012 led to some debate by a divided South River Borough Council last week. Democratic Councilman Anthony Razzano made motions at the Nov. 23 council meeting to draft two ordinances.…
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Official says alarm problems at rail crossings have improved
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer SPOTSWOOD — Conrail has addressed complaints that its railroad crossing lights and bells were going off for long periods of time, even when no trains were coming. Borough officials had said the false alarms were causing traffic backups at times and creating a nuisance issue for residents who live near…
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Snuff mill conversion plan set to be heard
Kaplan seeks to build units without age restrictions BY BRIAN DONAHUE Staff Writer Helmetta officials are scheduled to begin hearing testimony next week on Kaplan and Cos.’ request to eliminate the age restrictions from its planned housing development at the former snuff mill. Kaplan received approval from the borough Planning Board in 2007 to build…
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Library Friends plans Dec. 5 Holiday Bazaar
The East Brunswick Friends of the Library will hold its first Holiday Bazaar 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 5 at the library, Jean Walling Civic Center. The event will feature more than 20 vendors offering merchandise including handmade items, makeup, jewelry and more. There will be a raffle for prizes donated by on-site vendors. For more…
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SCOTT FRIEDMAN Friends Hannah Soler (l-r), Ilissa Kaufman and Ariella Pasman, all 11 years old, make a name bracelet with the help of teacher Atzmona Katzir during the Nov. 22 Maccabee Mayhem celebration at Temple B’nai Shalom in East Brunswick. The pre-Hanukkah event featured crafts, games, music, discussion, storytelling, dancing and latke making. SCOTT FRIEDMAN
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Tickets on sale for trip to ‘Joseph’
Sayreville AARP Chapter No. 4853 will sponsor an April 14 trip to see “Joseph” at the Sight and Sound Theatre, Strasburg, Pa. Cost is $105 per person and includes theater ticket, lunch and transportation. For more information and to reserve, call Chan at 732-721-1572 or Sarah at 732-238- 8049.
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Ferraro donates $1,000 at first council meeting
Vows to bring increased dialogue to E.B. government BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer It didn’t take long for new East Brunswick Township Councilwoman Camille Ferraro to take her first course of action as an elected official. Camille Ferraro takes the oath of office as an East Brunswick township councilwoman Nov. 23. Superior Court Judge and…
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Author offers expressions for life’s ups and downs
Gatz to sign books in East Brunswick Dec. 5 As a youngster growing up in Sayreville, Reneé Gatz did not appreciate the power of the expressions her parents spoke. Reneé Gatz But as she grew up, she was amazed at how these expressions would come back to her to provide clarity, understanding or a laugh…
