Category: Sentinel-EBS News
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Decision looming on controversial rate hike
Dems, Repubs at odds over plan for 70% increase BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer Milltown officials are moving forward with an ordinance that would raise electric rates in town by about 70 percent. Part of the increase comes as a result of higher rates charged in a new bulk energy contract with the Public Power…
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Boro native gets medal for his service in Iraq
Staff Sgt. Travis Platt recently returned from 2nd tour overseas BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer Travis Platt, a U.S. Army staff sergeant and native of South River, led over 30 soldiers in combat in Iraq, collectively recovering more than 50 improvised explosive devices (IEDs) while carrying out a variety of missions. Travis Platt For that…
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The race is on
PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR staff A group of Cub Scouts direct their eyes on a close race during the annual Pinewood Derby. Tyler Lepucki (l-r), 12, Trevor Lepucki, 17, and Andrew Sandler, 14, work the short track during the South River Cub Scout Pack 4 Pinewood Derby on Saturday at Holy Trinity Church, Leonardine Avenue.
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Revitalization group set to embark on new year
JAMESBURG- Anyone with a stake in the town’s future is invited to attend the Jamesburg Revitalization Coalition’s first open town hall meeting of the year on Jan. 30. Themeeting will be held at borough hall, Perrineville Road, from 7 to 9 p.m. “The public is invited to attend what is basically an exhibition of how…
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Board looks to turn page on calendar soon
Planning for days off, end of school year no easy task BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK- Should students lose some days in order to be released earlier in June? For the Board of Education, it’s not such an easy question to answer, since there are numerous issues involved with even a slight change…
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E.B. names reps to committees
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK – The new year has brought new faces to township committees, as well as some familiar faces assuming different roles. During its Jan. 7 reorganization meeting, the Township Council approved a number of appointments recommended by MayorWilliam Neary, and assigned council members to various committees and boards. The…
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Police: Massage parlors were operating illegally
EAST BRUNSWICK- Police charged employees at two local spas for allegedly operating without a license. Detective Robert Kearstan investigated a business located at 24 Brunswick Woods Drive after receiving reports that an illegal massage parlor may be operating there. Upon entering the business at 2:42 p.m. Jan. 7, the detective was met by a customer…
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Foundation hopes big money is in the cards
Casino Night will raise funds for school grants BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer SPOTSWOOD- Enjoy a night of poker, blackjack, roulette and craps … yet you’re guaranteed not to go home with your pocket any lighter? That’s what the Spotswood Educational Foundation is offeringwith its CasinoNight, scheduled for Feb. 29. Attendees who buy tickets for…
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Teens accused of totaling parked car, damaging others
BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer MILLTOWN – Police arrested four teenagers earlier this week in connection with vandalism to vehicles parked on and around Ackerman Avenue. Kyle White, 18, along with three juvenile males, two of them age 17 and the other one 15, were each charged with two counts of criminal mischief to a…
