Category: Sentinel-EBS News
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Spotswood may lease site to beautify it
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer If the town wants to beautify property owned by Conrail, it will have to pay the rail company. Conrail owns a small piece of land that might go unnoticed were it not the entrance to the east end of Spotswood. Borough officials said the property has become unsightly, and want…
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Town says thanks to late friend, volunteer
Geoff Hill now namesake of ballfield at Albert Ave. Park BY MARY ANNE ROSS Correspondent CHRIS KELLY staff Shawn Hill and her husband, Chris, who is the son of Geoffrey Hill, listen to a speech during the ceremony for the newly named Geoff Hill Field at Albert Avenue Park, Milltown, on June 29. MILLTOWN –…
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Board to vote on new superintendent contract
Proposal includes 4% raise; eliminates certain allowances BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK – The Board of Education is considering a new five-year extension for Superintendent of Schools Jo Ann Magistro, and while it includes salary increases, it also does away with some perks. Board President Todd Simmens said the district is giving Magistro…
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Lightning may have caused fire
SOUTH RIVER – Lightning may be to blame for a recent fire that rendered a Leonardine Avenue home uninhabitable. The fire was reported by neighbors, who observed smoke and flames coming from a single-family home at 6:39 p.m. June 28. Two neighbors, who witnessed the fire from their Heritage Drive home and knew the homeowner…
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Barlow’s first week as mayor uneventful
Names new borough attorney; gets set for Centennial Gala BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer JOHN SZPARA Spotswood Borough Clerk Patricia DeStafano swears in Tom Barlow as mayor July 1, as Barlow’s wife, Maureen, and sons Colin, Liam and Kieran look on. SPOTSWOOD – Thomas Barlow was officially sworn in as the borough’s new mayor during…
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Fun on the Fourth
Clockwise from left: Joe Kolbasowski, of Milltown, who wears his expression of patriotism proudly, takes in the Milltown Fourth of July festivities Friday. Eagle Scout Danny Einbinder, 17, of Milltown, tosses bubble gum to the crowd as he marches with other members of Boy Scout Troop 33. Members of Brownie Troop 80231 take part in…
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Target date for opening of new TCC now 9/15
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK – The township’s new parking deck is expected to open in mid- September, two weeks later than originally anticipated. The Transportation and Commerce Center (TCC) should be ready for commuters on Sept. 15, according to Township Councilman David Stahl. “The last I heard, subsequent to the last council…
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Grad heads to internat’l chemistry competition
East Brunswick teen among four chosen to represent U.S. BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK – Just weeks after her high school graduation, Yuxin Xie already has a major challenge in front of her. She will represent her country in an international chemistry competition. The recent East Brunswick High School graduate is headed to…
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District acts quickly to expand summer program
More hours added to better accommodate special needs students BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer MONROE – Students with special needs are benefiting from an extra two hours per day in the Extended School Year (ESY) program, thanks to the efforts of administrators, Board of Education members and parents. “It’s going very well,” said Joseph King,…
