Category: Sentinel-EBS News
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Board finalizing plans for school referendum
Approval would set project in motion for 2012 opening BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer School officials, who plan to present a September referendum for the construction of a new Memorial Elementary School in East Brunswick, have been working to scale back the cost of the facility. Board of Education President Todd Simmens said the cost…
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Series lands EBTV on the awards trail
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — A series produced by EBTV has won a tristate award given out for the best public television programming. The series, “On the History Trail,” won a 2009 JAG (Jersey Access Group) award for “Best Series Programming” for its episode on family burial grounds. The show’s producer is…
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Legion plans fundraiser event due to burglary
Unknown suspects broke into Milltown post June 22 BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer MILLTOWN — A burglary that took place last month may mean that senior veterans in nursing homes and various civic organizations will not be able to receive help from the Joyce Kilmer American Legion Post 25. In an effort to recoup some…
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New principal takes reins at Applegarth
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer Chari Chanley MONROE — A new principal took the helm at the Applegarth Middle School last week. Chari Chanley is already familiar to students and staff, as she has served as assistant principal at the school since August 2003. The Board of Education appointed her to the top spot on…
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Firm readies vision plan for Spotswood council
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer SPOTSWOOD — The planning company hired by the borough is reviewing all the information gathered for the borough’s Community Vision Plan. Borough Council President Curtis Stollen said the planning firm of Heyer, Gruel and Associates has been working on a report based on the information gathered from residents at public…
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Signs and lines on way to S.R.
SOUTH RIVER — The borough is embarking on a new program called Signs and Lines for Safety. Mayor Raymond Eppinger said that due to years of neglect, numerous street signs are in disrepair, and painted street lines and markers have faded with time. Through the coordination of the Public Works Department and Business Administrator, Andrew…
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Gallery showcases paintings by Highland Park resident
“Two Horns,” a painting by Bill Giacalone of Highland Park, is among those on display at Spotswood’s Academy of Music on Main Street. For more about the artist, visit the website www.bill-giacalone.com. SPOTSWOOD — The Academy of Music on Main Street will display oil paintings by Bill Giacalone of Highland Park in its art gallery…
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A festive Fourth
Above: The Joseph A. Ferko String Band performs as they march in Milltown’s annual Fourth of July parade Saturday. Below: Fireworks light up the sky in the evening, bringing an end to a day of festivities. Interstate Fireworks conducted the event.
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Jersey Kidz ready to rock the masses
Band fronted by E.B. youth performing at Six Flags BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer Above: Jackie “Cole” Miskanic (r) performs with Jersey Kidz at the Bamboozle Festival outside Giants Stadium in East Rutherford. The band, whose average age is 12, secured the gig by winning a four-month battle of the bands. Left: Miskanic (r) with…
