Category: Sentinel-EBS News
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SCOTT FRIEDMAN Janet Dalessandro and grandson Lucas Endress, 2, of Old Bridge, look at the head of an alligator during the Simon Kidgits’ Club’s Outrageous Reptiles event, hosted by Jenkinson’s Aquarium Saturday at Brunswick Square Mall in East Brunswick. More photos, page 8.
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‘Outside the Box’ music comes to New Brunswick
Keeping thoughtful music alive. That’s how Mike Del Priore, drummer for Like Trains & Taxis, describes the mission of the Outside the Box Tour. The tour comes to the George Street Playhouse in New Brunswick on Jan. 31 for what is a hometown stop for Like Trains & Taxis, the indie soul band that organized…
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E.B. officials tout plan to limit trash collection
Stahl anticipates savings of $2M over five years BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer Amid some mild criticism, East Brunswick officials are touting the benefits of a plan to switch garbage collection from twice a week to once. During Monday’s night’s Township Council meeting, officials discussed the plan, which would limit trash collection but purportedly save…
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New panel will help council with budget
‘Different perspectives’ sought on twp. finances, efficiency BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — Mayor David Stahl plans to create a finance committee to augment the work of the administration and Township Council on devising the municipal budget. In a time of economic strife for towns across the state, Stahl is implementing a number…
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Opponents lose fight to save Forney House
Historic home demolished Friday; bank to be built BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer A work crew begins the demolition of the Forney House Friday. Friday marked the end of a losing battle for preservationists in Milltown, when the historic Forney House met its demise. A group of about a dozen residents, including Mayor Gloria Bradford…
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Local band overcomes adversity; ready to rock
Mikell’s Plot to perform at Starland, Buddy’s Tavern BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer Mikell’s Plot, featuring (l-r) George Rivera, Michael O’Connor, Joe Penn and Anthony Rodriguez, will perform in Sayreville on Jan. 31 and Feb. 7, before going on tour. SAYREVILLE — After 10 years as a band, Mikell’s Plot is thickening. The four-man band,…
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Winter almost over?Ask Milltown Mel
Groundhog to make his first weather prediction Feb. 2 BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer Move over, Punxsutawney Phil. Milltown Mel will soon have his own moment in the sun. Borough residents Jerry and Cathy Guthlein, the groundhog’s proud owners, are planning a Groundhog Day celebration of their own, with Mel taking center stage. “It’s the…
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Dance fest
SCOTT FRIEDMAN Rooni Mehta, 14, of Warren, and Nupuor Patel, 14, of East Brunswick, perform during Dance Fest, an Indian classical and folk dance event Sunday at the East Brunswick Public Library. The library hosted Discover India events all this week.
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ERIC SUCAR staff Charlie Comaianni and Alex Paz (from left), along with other members of South River Cub Scout Pack 4, watch one of the races during the annual Pinewood Derby Saturday at Holy Trinity Church, Leonardine Avenue, South River.
