Category: Sentinel-EBS News
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Borough’s taxes go up as state aid goes down
Nancy Martin Mayor HELMETTA — The Borough Council last week adopted a 2008 municipal budget that absorbs the loss of more than $62,000 in state aid. The aid loss and other factors brought about a 1.8-cent increase in the municipal tax rate, or about $44 for the owner of the average borough home, assessed at…
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For the Record
While Gen. George Washington’s troops encamped on the Miller farm in Monroe on June 27, 1778, Gen. Charles Lee and Major Gen. Marquis de Lafayette stayed at the Story farm, on the western edge of Englishtown. The identify of Lee was incorrect in an Aug. 28 story in the Sentinel.
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Gender no barrier for young football player
Jamesburg girl, 9, joins her brother on Pop Warner team BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer Priscilla Velez JAMESBURG — Priscilla Velez is not cute … or so she says. The 9-year-old tackle football player would much rather be known for being tough, and her mettle stands firmly behind that goal. “I think girls can do…
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E.B. synagogues join forces for Labor Day picnic, swim
BY KRISTIN TANGEL Correspondent EAST BRUNSWICK — In response to a popular Memorial Day celebration, the township’s three synagogues are gearing up for their second event. The Tri-Synagogue Committee will host a picnic on Labor Day, Sept. 1, from 2-6 p.m. at the Y Country Swim Club, Dutch Road. Food will be served, the pool…
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Officials welcome former tavern’s transformation
Business owner prepares Snowhill St. building for new uses BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer PHOTOS BY JEFF GRANIT staff The former Benny’s Tavern on Snowhill Street, Spotswood, has undergone a dramatic transformation since its picture was taken in July 2007. The building is expected to soon be home to a professional office and residential apartments.…
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Linden man pleads guilty to series of bank heists
Robberies included armed holdup of E.B. bank in Sept. 2007 BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer A man considered by federal authorities to be a key member of the “Route 35 Crew” that is believed to have robbed 13 banks in the Central Jersey area pleaded guilty to bank robbery and conspiracy charges on Aug. 14,…
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Churchill teacher inspired by summer shark study
BY KRISTIN TANGEL Correspondent PHOTO COURTESY OF PELAGIC SHARK RESEARCH FOUNDATION Lynne Elson, a teacher at Churchill Junior High School, East Brunswick, is shown with a guitar fish during the 10 days she spent this summer studying sharks and rays off the coast of Monterey, Calif. EAST BRUNSWICK — A drama and film teacher at…
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Scout’s honor
Richard McCobb of Boy Scout Troop 33, Milltown, was awarded the rank of Eagle Scout during a recent Court of Honor. McCobb’s achievment, which represents the highest rank in Scouting, included a service project in which he led in the building of new lecterns for his church. McCobb has also spent many hours working with…
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Panel wants town to go green
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer SOUTH RIVER — With the first meeting of the Alternative Energy Committee on Aug. 21, the borough is working on ways to “go green.” “Everything is a pie in the sky,” said Councilman Jim Hutchison, who sits on the committee. “We will take every single opportunity we can get to…
