Category: Sentinel-EBS News
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Voters asked to OK $7.2M in school fix-ups
State would fund one-third of work at boro’s two schools BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer In preparations for a referendum that would fund building repairs and upgrades at two Milltown schools, administrators are inviting the public to see the needs for themselves. School Business Administrator Richard Guarini looks on as Milltown Superintendent of Schools Linda…
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Ashley Choi, 13, of Kendall Park, does a fan dance Sunday with the King Lai Cultural Dance Troupe from the Mid-Jersey Chinese School during the East Brunswick Cultural Festival. The festivities were held next to the pond in the municipal parking lot.
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Suspect in fatal crash makes ‘Most Wanted’
Rizwan Chaudhary fled after accident that killed boy, 9, in ’01 BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK – Police are hoping that the TV show “America’s Most Wanted” will help them track down the suspect in a car accident that killed a 9-yearold township boy on Christmas Eve 2001. The program recently aired a…
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Teen to be accompanied by dog in case of seizure
Family awaits word on whether K-9 will be allowed in school BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer SPOTSWOOD – A dog can be a great pet or even a “man’s best friend,” but for a borough teenager, it can also turn out to be an emergency responder. Kaitlin Miller, a 16-year-old junior at Spotswood High School,…
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A space for teens
SCOTT FRIEDMAN Mio Ortiz and Jasmine Beauboeuf, both 14, chat at a table in the East Brunswick Public Library’s Teen Space area Sunday. The same day, township and library officials held a grand-opening celebration of the new space, which features 10 computers, diner-style booths, small tables and sectional seating. Books and materials geared for teens…
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GOP says Dems’ budget decision will cost town
BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer MILLTOWN – Though a zero tax increase is often seen as cause for celebration, some Milltown Republicans are saying it came at too high a cost. The Borough Council adopted the 2007 municipal budget at its Sept. 10 meeting. Several council members expressed pride in what they called a bipartisan…
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Democrats get a Rush from new campaign chair
Holt assists candidates for state Assembly and Senate in District 14 BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer Democrats running for the state Legislature in District 14 will be receiving the guidance and support of U.S. Rep. Rush Holt, who was named honorary campaign chairman on Sept. 12. As such, Holt will be coordinating and assisting the…
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Residents bemoan unsightly conditions
Buildings, overgrown vegetation, DeVoe Lake part of discussion BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer SPOTSWOOD – Residents and borough officials agreed Monday to see if anything can be done to combat problems with unsightly properties in town. Residents who spoke during the Borough Council meeting said they are concerned about problems with homes and buildings sitting…
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Library’s new Teen Space funded by grant, donations
EAST BRUNSWICK – The community is invited to celebrate the opening of the new Teen Space at the township’s public library Sunday. At 2 p.m., library, municipal, county, and state officials, including state Sen. Barbara Buono and Mayor William Neary, will be on hand to mark the event, which includes a ribbon-cutting, cake and live…
