Category: Sentinel-EBS News
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Waterline cleaning on tap for next year
First phase of work to cost $1.8M, cover length of Main St. BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer BY JESSICA SMITHStaff Writer “I don’t want the people at home to think this is a magic solution. It’s going to take some time before we can clear up this problem.” – Mike Skarzynski Councilman MILLTOWN – Local…
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Judge rules natural gas co. can take down trees
Residents, township fought to protect large trees near pipeline BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer BY VINCENT TODAROStaff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK – Despite a legal battle waged by a group of residents and the township, a natural gas company has won the right to cut down trees along Timber Road. In a June 1 ruling, state…
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Challenger loses bid in Monroe primary
Council incumbents defeat Arminio in rare Democratic challenge BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer BY JESSICA SMITHStaff Writer If the polls tell a story, it is one of contentment with the current state of Monroe’s township government. Incumbents Irwin Nalitt and Leslie Koppel-Egierd, who were endorsed by the township’s Democratic Party, swept last night’s Democratic primary…
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Jamesburg library’s future uncertain
Officials feel pinch of state laws on library spending, budget cap BY BRIAN DONAHUE Staff Writer BY BRIAN DONAHUEStaff Writer JEFF GRANIT staff Craig Lechocky checks out books for an elderly neighbor Tuesday at the Jamesburg Public Library. Volunteer Carole Hetzell, who has been helping at the library for seven years, does the processing. A…
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Pastor reflects on four decades of leadership
Monsignor who came to St. Thomas in 1967 will retire in September BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer BY JESSICA SMITHStaff Writer Monsignor John B. Szymanski, now celebrating his 40th year at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Route 18 in Old Bridge, is known for his many accomplishments with the church and the community, as well…
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Grant would allow boro to fix up area near lake
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer BY VINCENT TODAROStaff Writer SPOTSWOOD – – The borough will apply for grant money to help establish a walking path near the American Legion building and DeVoe Lake. The borough administration will seek funding from the Middlesex County Open Space and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund to clear and fix up…
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Chiropractor used to ID fire victim
BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer BY JESSICA SMITHStaff Writer A local chiropractor provided the missing link necessary to identify the third victim of a fire that tore through a Spotswood home May 27. Dr. Errol Blitz, a Monroe Township chiropractor, was able to identify 49-year-old Alma Totin, whose name was released May 31 by the…
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Spotswood moves ahead on underage drinking law
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer BY VINCENT TODAROStaff Writer SPOTSWOOD – The borough could be the next town to crack down on underage drinking. On Monday, the Borough Council introduced an ordinance that would give police additional power when it comes to stopping underage drinkers. The law would allow police to arrest underage drinkers on…
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Underage drinkers can now be charged in boro
BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer BY MICHAEL ACKERStaff Writer SOUTH RIVER – Underage drinkers and the adults who provide them with alcohol now face stiffer penalties since a new ordinance took effect last week. The law, which is similar to those enacted in several neighboring municipalities, calls for a six-month driver’s license suspension for any…
