Category: Sentinel-EBS News
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New deal for Magistro gives 4% salary boost
Set to be voted on July 24, deal removes two yearly allowances BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK – The proposed contract extension for Superintendent of Schools Jo Ann Magistro includes raises, but not certain allowances that would total thousands of dollars. The Board of Education is scheduled to vote on the contract at…
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Resident threatens suit over inability to discuss contract
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK – A resident’s turn at the microphone became heated last week when he was told he could not speak about details of the proposed new contract for Superintendent of Schools Jo Ann Magistro. Though the proposed five-year contract removes an $8,000 yearly pension allowance and an $8,400 car…
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Improved squad building, new ambulance unveiled
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer SPOTSWOOD – It’s important for residents to know that, in a time of need, they can receive first-rate medical attention. That’s what Spotswood officials are aiming for with the borough’s newly improved first aid squad building, and a new ambulance, both unveiled during a short ceremony at the Main Street…
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Pre- and post-transplant patients offered support
Circle of Life provides camaraderie to people in unique circumstances BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer People who are waiting for an organ transplant and those who have received one now have the opportunity to join a special support group at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. Transplants may be for any organ that is transplanted, including,…
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Greater Media’s WCTC returns to roots with oldies format
Jack Ellery NEW BRUNSWICK – Greater Media has officially launched “Good Time Oldies” on its local radio station, WCTC 1450 AM. The new station lineup will include “The Morning Show With Jack Ellery” from 6 to 10 a.m., and “Good Time Oldies” throughout the rest of the day. In addition, WCTC will continue to broadcast…
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Shanahan’s goes for bigger, better, and thin-crust pizza
Milltown bakery marks 39th year with expansion BY BRIAN DONAHUE Staff Writer CHRIS KELLY staff Colm Shanahan makes a thin-crust pizza pie at the newly expanded Shanahan’s Bakery Café in Milltown June 27. Shanahan reopened the longtime family business in 2006. MILLTOWN – Colm Shanahan had no way of knowing when he reopened his family’s…
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Teachers union pickets local legislative offices
BY MELISSA KARSH Staff Writer ‘Hey, Beck, what the heck,” chanted demonstrators outside the District 12 legislator’s office on Monmouth Street in Red Bank. ERIC SUCAR staff NJEA members protest on June 20. The demonstrators carried signs that read, “Don’t starve the lunch ladies,” “Don’t throw the drivers under the bus” and “Target abuse, not…
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SCOTT FRIEDMAN Nate Skala, 2, of Milltown, keeps his eye on “Old Glory” at his family’s spot along the parade route during Milltown’s Fourth of July festivities Friday.
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Boro imposes restrictions at two bars
Police: Call volume ‘excessively high at both locations’ BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer The liquor licenses of two South River establishments have been renewed, but with new conditions aimed at quelling problems reported inside and outside the bars. Police Chief Wesley Bomba told the governing body in a letter dated June 10 that the El…
