Category: Sentinel-EBS News
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Old Stage Road ready for upgrades, sidewalks
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer SPOTSWOOD — The Borough Council has decided to include sidewalks as part of the work planned for Old Stage Road. Originally, the road reconstruction project did not include sidewalks, but in January, officials resolved to add them. Council President Curtis Stollen said he was surprised to learn they weren’t in…
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Two position cuts save E.B. over $200K
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer EAST RBUNSWICK — In an effort to save money, Mayor David Stahl has cut two jobs and asked other municipal employees, including himself, to help pick up the slack. It’s all part of Stahl’s work-together message, which he stressed during the Jan. 26 Township Council meeting. Stahl is calling for…
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School surprises principal with dedication of gym
Spotswood Mayor Tom Barlow congratulates his former teacher, Thomas Weaver, during a ceremony in which the Memorial Middle School gymnasium was named in Weaver’s honor, much to the surprise of the recent retiree. SPOTSWOOD — During a surprise sendoff to the Memorial Middle School’s retiring principal, the school gymnasium was named the Thomas P. Weaver…
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Activities continue at senior center
A variety of upcoming programs will be offered at the Monroe Township Senior Center, 1 Municipal Plaza, in the Monroe Municipal Building, Perrineville Road. For more information and to register for events, call the center at 732-521-6111, unless otherwise indicated. The Office on Aging and senior center are open, but due to plans to reconstruct…
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Graduation date conflict prompts calendar update
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — School officials have to rethink the 2009-10 calendar after learning the district cannot use the Sovereign Bank Arena in Trenton for the high school graduation on the date planned. During the Jan. 15 Board of Education meeting, Superintendent of Schools Jo Ann Magistro said next year’s school…
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Library Friends schedules trip, events
The Friends of the East Brunswick Library, Jean Walling Civic Center, will sponsor several upcoming trips and events. A Meet the Author event is set for 7 p.m. Feb. 25 at the library. Michael Rockland, author of eleven books, will discuss his latest work, “The George Washington Bridge: Poetry in Steel.” Rockland is a professor…
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SCOTT FRIEDMAN Milltown Mel saw his shadow Monday morning, Groundhog Day, thus predicting six more weeks of winter. Jerry Guthlein, holding the groundhog in front of the other Groundhog Wranglers, is raising Mel and plans to have Punxsutawney-like festivities at his North Main Street home each year.
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A groundbreaking journey in Middlesex
Scott excited to take service to next level as freeholder BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer For Millie Scott, attending the inauguration of President Barack Obama was the thrill of a lifetime. Millie Scott It held special significance for Scott, who recently became the first African American to serve on the Middlesex County Board of Chosen…
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Stahl: Sacrifices, unity will help town succeed
Says more costs will be cut to minimize tax burden BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer In his first State of the Township address, Mayor David Stahl said this is a difficult time for East Brunswick, but by making sacrifices and working as a team, the town can succeed. Mayor David Stahl Stahl gave the speech…
