Category: Sentinel-EBS News
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Boro may disband construction department
South River pursues deal with Old Bridge to provide services BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer BY MICHAEL ACKERStaff Writer South River’s building department would be disbanded and its responsibilities turned over to Old Bridge Township under a plan that is supported by a majority of borough officials. The proposal, which would involve the layoffs of…
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Monroe will offer National Night Out celebration
The Monroe Township Police Department and Emergency Services Department invite residents to join them for a celebration of National Night Out from 7-10 p.m. on Aug. 7 near the lake at Thompson Park. National Night Out, which is sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch and co-sponsored locally by the Monroe Township Police Department,…
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Residents escape safely from Wyndmoor fire
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer BY VINCENT TODAROStaff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK – A fire that swept through several apartments on Civic Center Drive early Sunday morning has left dozens of residents homeless. The 2:45 a.m. blaze completely destroyed at least one apartment in the Wyndmoor complex, but four other units were rendered uninhabitable due to…
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South River Library Friends slates monthly meeting
The South River Friends of the Library will hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. on July 26 in the basement of the library, 55 Appleby Ave. The event is open to the public. Prospective members are welcome. For more information, call the library at (732) 254-2488.
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Fundraisers
July 26 • “Community Savings” Book Sale, sponsored by Sayreville War Memorial High School Bombers Basketball. Discount price: $10 per book, two for $15. Proceeds benefit Bombers basketball programs. Coupons, valid through December, feature discounts at area businesses including Ria Mar Restaurant, Modell’s Sporting Goods, Marty’s Shoes, Karl’s Appliances, Feet First, McDonald’s, Burger King, Auntie…
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A.G. has come a long way in a short time
East Brunswick native shares her goals for law enforcement effort BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer BY JESSICA SMITHStaff Writer Anne Milgram Growing up in East Brunswick, Middlesex County, in a family steeped in public service, Anne Milgram knew early on that she would follow a similar path. “I definitely grew up in a family that…
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Grant funding targets collaborative teaching
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer BY VINCENT TODAROStaff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK – A township school administrator is spending part of his summer learning how teachers can work together in order to improve the educational experience. Irwin Elementary School Principal Greg McGann’s initiative is being funded with a $3,100 fellowship grant from the Geraldine R. Dodge…
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Two indicted for armed robbery of liquor store
BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer BY JENNIFER AMATOStaff Writer NEW BRUNSWICK – Two men accused of robbing a liquor store in North Brunswick in February, which led to the fatal shooting of a suspect, have been formally indicted, according to the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office. Joel Reyes, 28, of North Brunswick, and Joel Cruz, 27,…
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American Indian games set for Thompson Park
JAMESBURG – The Intertribal Indians of New Jersey want the public to join them for “Indian Summer Games,” the latest installment of their monthly activities in Thompson Park. The group will be demonstrating traditional American Indian games such as fuwaji, an Iroquois dice game, the walnut shuffle and lacrosse from 2 to 4 p.m. July…
