Category: Sentinel-EBS News
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Impact of 9/11 images focus of author’s talk
BY MARY ANNE ROSS Correspondent JEFF GRANIT staff Donald Black, of Monroe, speaks with David Friend during the author’s visit to the Monroe Township Library on Sept. 5 in support of his book, “Watching the World Change: The Stories Behind the Images of 9/11.” MONROE – David Friend, author of Watching the World Change: The…
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Flooding problems lead to beaver traps in park
Resident: Euthanizing wildlife inappropriate for conservation area BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer HELMETTA – In an effort to thwart recurrent flooding in areas of town, state and county officials are allowing lethal trapping in the Jamesburg Park Conservation Area, so as not to “leave it to beaver.” “It’s a fairly common problem statewide,” said Steven…
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Fitness center proposed at former bowling alley
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK – A New York Sports Club fitness center is proposed to move into the space formerly home to Mid State Lanes. The Zoning Board of Adjustment is reviewing a major site plan application that seeks several variances for the creation of a health and fitness center and additional…
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Biblical garden to be dedicated
JESSICA SMITH The new garden in front of the Jewish Congregation of Concordia contains many types of biblical plants, including burning bush, barberry red, rose of Sharon, yucca and others. MONROE – New Jersey now has its own Biblical garden, and it can be found at the entrance to the Jewish Congregation of Concordia, Perrineville…
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Summer to remember for local dance studio
Atlantic City beaches are a great place to visit in the summer. Combine that with winning awards at a national level dance competition and one can understand why the competition team of On the Edge Dance Studio had a great summer. Add in the move from Jamesburg to a new location in Spotswood, and one…
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Harts Lane site rezoned to allow senior housing
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK – Vacant land at the corner of Harts and Tices lanes could become home to several hundred senior citizens in the future. The Township Council voted 3-0 to change the zoning on 41 acres after the property owner argued he was unable to develop the land under its…
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Tamarack Hollow land is officially preserved
EAST BRUNSWICK – Middlesex County last week closed on the purchase of 232 acres previously targeted for the 57- home Tamarack Hollow development. “This is great news for the residents of Middlesex County, and I’m very excited to make this announcement,” Freeholder Director David B. Crabiel said last week. “These 232 acres could have been…
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Fish on
SCOTT FRIEDMAN Kenneth Smith, of Port Reading, tries some new lures Sunday at the fishing spot on Farrington Lake in East Brunswick where his father brought him as a child.
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Architect details features of controversial proposal
Hearings continue on plan for Quail Cove senior community BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK – Arbor Ventures continued testimony last week in its effort to gain approval of a 90-unit age-restricted community at Ryders and Guernsey lanes. Numerous residents, meanwhile, continue to show their displeasure with the plan, known as Quail Cove, sitting…
