Category: Sentinel-EBS News
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Bodall takes Morales’ spot on J’burg council
New councilman, 22, has served as volunteer for many groups, causes BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer BY JESSICA SMITHStaff Writer Tom Bodall JAMESBURG – – The youngest Borough Council member in the town’s history has been appointed to succeed an Iraq war veteran who stepped down from his second term on the council. Tom Bodall,…
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Owner gunned down in front of Rt. 18 diner
EAST BRUNSWICK – Authorities continue to investigate last week’s shooting death of Seville Diner co-owner Frank Lagano, but little information about the homicide has been made available. Lagano, 67, of Tenafly, was shot at 3:20 p.m. April 12 in the parking lot outside the Route 18 diner, and police responded to a 911 call to…
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Old school building could go up for sale
Town could generate revenue from sale of vacant property BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer BY VINCENT TODAROStaff Writer SCOTT PILLING staff East Brunswick officials are considering the sale of the old McGinnis School site but would require that future owners maintain its educational use. EAST BRUNSWICK – A majority of township officials are expressing support…
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Heavy rains
PHOTOS BY JEFF GRANIT staff PHOTOS BY JEFF GRANIT staff The backyard of a home on Main Street in Helmetta was transformed into a lake due to the heavy rains on Sunday and Monday. Among the flooded areas of Helmetta Monday was the parking lot of the Streamside apartments on Main Street.
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Prodigal Foundation plans annual scholarship dinner
Prodigal Foundation Inc. will hold its seventh annual scholarship dinner for high school seniors affected by cancer at Colonia Country Club on April 26. Prodigal Foundation reaches out to enhance the quality of life of children who have been adversely affected by cancer. Its missions and goals include establishing scholarships for high school seniors who…
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County inspects food vendors
MILLTOWN – In the wake of Sunday’s nor’easter, Middlesex County Health Department (MCHD) officials visited retail food outlets in the borough to ensure that food was kept at proper temperatures because of the townwide power loss. An inspection division strike team from the Health Department performed inspections at 63 establishments in Milltown that sell food.…
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New ethics standards in place in Monroe
Citizens’ group commends officials on seven new laws BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer BY JESSICA SMITHStaff Writer Richard Pucci MONROE – – Seven ordinances adopted by the Township Council will provide stringent ethical standards for local officials. And one of them is the first of its kind in the country, according to the Citizens’ Campaign.…
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More services to come with expanded library
Officials detail plans for bigger, better facility in Monroe BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer BY JESSICA SMITHStaff Writer JESSICA SMITH Monroe Township Library Director Irene Goldberg points out some of the features included in the design of the expanded facility. MONROE – Residents can expect a bigger, better and more beautiful library by fall 2008.…
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Fundraisers
April 13 + Art Auction, sponsored by the South River Public Library board of trustees, in conjunction with Ria Mar Restaurant, doors open at 6:30 p.m. for advance viewing, event begins at 8 p.m., at Ria Mar, 25 Whitehead Ave., South River. Marlin Art, New York, will offer approximately 160 pieces of art, memorabilia and…
