Category: Sentinel-EBS News
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It’s ‘thyme’ to smell the roses, and basil, and licorice root
BY SUSANNE MORELLI Staff Writer SUSANNE MORELLI The “Circle of Thyme” herb garden at the Davidson Mill Pond Park on Riva Avenue SOUTH BRUNSWICK — The New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station, part of the Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Middlesex County, has updated its “Circle of Thyme” herb garden located in Davidson Mill Pond Park on…
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Dog was officer’s trusty companion for 13 years
Black lab was able to sniff out narcotics during searches BY CHRIS MURINO Staff Writer FILE PHOTO Sayreville Detective Joseph Wolski and Cody visit Sayreville’s Arleth Elementary School in February 2005 when the black Labrador was still working with the police. SAYREVILLE — For almost 13 years, Detective Joe Wolski had a four-legged partner on…
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Middlesex county seniors win state contest
PHOTOS BY JIM BULLARD Above: Mixed-media artist Hira Beltangdi of East Brunswick, winner in the county and state art contests, is congratulated by Freeholder Director David B. Crabiel (from left), Freeholder Ronald G. Rios and County Administrator John A. Pulomena. Beltangdi’s work also won first place in the state contest. Left: Allie Skislak of East…
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ERIC SUCAR staff Heather O’Reilly, sporting the gold medal she won as part of the U.S. Women’s Olympic Soccer Team in Beijing last month, paid a visit Saturday to Dideriksen Park, Cranbury Road, during the East Brunswick Soccer Club’s Labor Day Tournament. O’Reilly, an alumna of the club, spent more than two hours signing autographs,…
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One retail plaza denied; another proposed on 33
Zoning Board gives thumbs down to plan for 33, Butcher Road BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer W hile Monroe Township recently denied an application for one commercial center on Route 33 amid concerns from residents and officials, another developer has submitted plans for a retail center on the same highway. Residents from the Renaissance and…
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Soldier remembered as outstanding young man’
Spotswood ’06 grad. served in Iraq since early this summer BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer ASpotswood resident who was recently deployed to Iraq was killed last week when an improvised explosive device went off in the area where he was working in Baghdad. Michael Gonzalez U.S. Army Spc. Michael Gonzalez, 20, was described by those…
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Turner tribute concert to open amphitheater
Simply the Best to perform free show Saturday at 7 p.m. BY MARY ANNE ROSS Correspondent Fans of Tina Turner and live outdoor concerts have something special to look forward to. On Saturday, Simply the Best, a tribute to Turner’s music, will perform the first-ever concert at the township’s new outdoor amphitheater at Heavenly Farms.…
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Town eyes final stages of work on arts center
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer With the outdoor amphitheater at Heavenly Farms, East Brunswick, ready to be used for the first time this weekend, officials expect to soon know when the adjacent arts center will be complete. Mayor William Neary said he hopes to have the facility, now being called the Cultural Arts Center, operational…
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Spicuzzo fills council seat; will run Nov. 4
Son of county sheriff described as being ‘young, energetic’ BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer SPOTSWOOD — Charles Spicuzzo has been chosen to fill the Borough Council seat formerly held by Thomas Barlow, who vacated the term when he took over as Spotswood’s mayor. Spicuzzo, whose father Joseph is the longtime Middlesex County sheriff and county…
