Category: Sentinel-EBS News
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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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CHRIS KELLY staff Alexis Marshall and Gabriella LaFada use teamwork to rinse off a car during Sunday’s car wash fundraiser held Sunday by Girl Scout Troop 1036 at the Monroe Township Recreation Center, Monmouth Road. Money raised Sunday and at car washes Aug. 12 and Sept. 8 will be used for events such as a…
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Reluctant council sets library vote in motion
Officials will decide if referendum will be held to close library BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer BY JESSICA SMITHStaff Writer Though officials have yet to close the book on the Jamesburg Public Library, they took the first step toward holding a referendum that would ask residents whether it should be shut down. “I, for one,…
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Changes on horizon for Snowhill Street?
One building owner heads to court; another seeks refurbishment BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer BY VINCENT TODAROStaff Writer PHOTOSBY JEFF GRANIT staff Above: The old Asbury Fuel building, on Snowhill Street near the Conrail tracks, is the subject of a legal battle between the borough of Spotswood and the building owner. At right: A different…
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New system aimed at improving safety
Police, fire, first aid to use new computers by end of summer BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer BY MICHAEL ACKERStaff Writer Tele Koukourdelis SOUTH RIVER – The borough is nearing the completion of a half-million-dollar endeavor to improve public safety with a new system of communication. The computer-aided design (CAD) system, which is designed to…
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Youth Council, Daisy leader are ’07 ‘Friends’
E.B. names its annual ‘Friends of Recreation’ award winners BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer BY VINCENT TODAROStaff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK – The township recently honored a tireless volunteer for the township’s special-needs population and a group that promotes self-esteem and leadership among teenagers. Mindy Listwa, president of the Daisy Association, and the East Brunswick Youth…
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Rub-a-dub-dub
CHRIS KELLY staff Jessica Baum, 14, of Monroe, washes a car during a fundraiser for Girl Scout Troop 1036 Sunday at the township’s recreation center. Troop 330 is also holding car wash fundraisers this summer, with two more scheduled for Aug. 11 and Sept. 9.
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Stollen gets council’s nod to remain president
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer BY VINCENT TODAROStaff Writer Curtis Stollen SPOTSWOOD – The Borough Council reorganized last week, re-electing Curtis Stollen to serve as council president for the next 12 months. Stollen will lead the council for the second straight year. He also served as president in 2001. He said his biggest goal for…
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Group takes in beauty of a little-known park
Nature walk guide shares knowledge of local ecosystem BY MARY ANNE ROSS Correspondent BY MARY ANNE ROSSCorrespondent PHOTOS BY SCOTT PILLING staff Above: Keystone Park, off Emerson and Main streets in East Brunswick, comprises more than 14 acres of natural areas and walking trails. Below: Brian Racin, a forestry expert and chairman of the South…
