Category: Sentinel-EBS News
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Freeholders reorganize, set agenda for the year
The Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders welcomed new members and paid tribute to the past during its annual reorganization meeting last week. Longtime Freeholder Stephen J. “Pete” Dalina, who was elected at the Jan. 6 meeting in New Brunswick to serve as freeholder director for 2009, said it is his goal to enhance the…
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Traffic, access point at issue with Wal-Mart
BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — As a developer’s testimony before the Planning Board for a major retail center continues, some sticking points remain for board members and residents. “I like the project,” board member David Merwin said, adding a caveat regarding the traffic it could generate. “I just don’t want it coming…
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Groups come together in solidarity for Israel
Jewish Federation holds rally at E.B. synagogue BY MARY ANNE ROSS Correspondent PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY staff Above: Benjamin Krasna, deputy consul of the Israeli Consulate in New York City, speaks during a solidarity rally Monday night at the East Brunswick Jewish Center. Right: Yoav Nessim of East Brunswick and others stand during the Israeli…
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Milltown officials share goals for 2009
Council reorganizes with Citro, Dixon beginning first terms BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer Larry Citro Milltown kicked off the new year by swearing in two new councilmen and looking ahead to upcoming municipal projects at the Borough Council reorganization meeting last week. Republican Larry Citro and Democrat Ron Dixon took their seats on the six-member…
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BINGO!
Bingo is a weekly hit at the Spotswood Senior Center on Arlington Avenue. Here, local residents mark their cards as the numbers are called last Friday. PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR staff
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Builder makes payment on Golden Triangle deal
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — Despite its recent statement that the Golden Triangle redevelopment plan is no longer economically viable, Toll Brothers last week made its 2008 payment of $4.5 million to the township. The check, due by Dec. 31, came in one day early. It is Toll Brothers’ annual payment toward…
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Not all support camera system for traffic light
Despite statistics, Klemp says monitoring system unfair BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — The intersection of Route 18 and Tices Lane will soon receive a camera system that enables police to ticket drivers who run the red light, but not everyone is happy with the plan. During a Dec. 22 Township Council meeting,…
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Stahl seeks savings with new attorney
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — In a somewhat unexpected move, newly elected Mayor David Stahl has replaced longtime Township Attorney Michael Baker. Sitting in the township attorney’s seat during Monday night’s Township Council meeting was Catherine Tamasik from the law firm of Decotiis, Fitzpatrick, Cole & Wisler of Teaneck. Baker, a township…
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Stahl reappoints four directors of twp. depts.
Maintains part-time economic development coordinator BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — Despite the mayoral change, a number of familiar faces will remain under contract with the township. During the Jan. 1 reorganization meeting, Mayor David Stahl appointed directors to four of the largest departments in the township. The council unanimously granted its advice…
