Category: Sentinel-EBS News
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Idea for football field at county park gets blocked
DKM property to house soccer and lacrosse teams BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Although there has been interest in a football field being added to the new county park being built on the border of North Brunswick and Milltown, the possibility seems very slim. According to Ralph Albanir, the director of the Middlesex County Parks…
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Fundraisers
May 21, ongoing • Adopt-A-Family, sponsored by the South River Elementary/Primary School PTA, to make the holiday season more enjoyable for disadvantaged children in South River. Seeking monetary donations, new clothing, new toys, food. Call Debbie Zemann at 732-390-0678 or Donna Geesey at 732-390-8202. Drop-off box at the South River Public Library, Appleby Avenue. Donations…
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Career shows farrier doesn’t horse around
Witkins’ work with animals won him roles in movies, TV BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer Above: Dave Witkins of Monroe works from the back of his pickup truck on an anvil as he fits a horseshoe with a pad so the horse can walk and stand balanced. Right: The farrier uses nippers to cut away…
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Spotswood joins forces with North Brunswick
Vehicle maintenance brings cost savings to Spotswood BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Spotswood and North Brunswick have entered into a shared-services agreement that allows Spotswood, which does not have its own vehicle-maintenance facility, to use the labor of the North Brunswick Department of Public Works. North Brunswick will do preventative and regular mechanical maintenance on…
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CHRIS KELLY staff Erin Kowalski, 7, of South River, navigates a bicycle safety course during the borough Police Department’s annual Bike Rodeo, held at South River High School on May 16.
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David Catalano of East Brunswick, a student in the garde manger class at Middlesex County College, learns the fundamentals of ice carving in front of the College Center. The class used chain saws to mold the blocks of ice and then chisels to create the details. Garde manger teaches students the art of food presentation.
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Voters to choose Middlesex County Democratic candidates
Three incumbents, one newcomer to vie in June 2 primary BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer Voters have three incumbents and a newcomer to choose from in the upcoming Democratic primary for the Middlesex County Board of Freeholders race. Incumbents Ronald G. Rios and H. James Polos are seeking two three-year terms, while incumbent Carol Barrett…
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Builder drops case for 90 senior units
Lawsuit was filed after Zoning Board rejected plan BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer Arbor Ventures, which sued East Brunswick last year in an effort to build 90 age-restricted housing units on Ryders Lane, has withdrawn its lawsuit. The developer took its case to a state Superior Court judge after the East Brunswick Zoning Board of…
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Silvia to head special services
The Spotswood Board of Education has appointed Dan Silvia as director of special services, replacing current Richard Flamini, who will retire June 30. Dan Silvia Silvia, who was appointed May 5, has been with the Spotswood school district for seven years, serving as a special education teacher for five years and as the high school…
