Category: Sentinel-EBS News
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Bank OK’d on site of old Forney Clinic
Board: Historic nature could not be factored in decision BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer BY JESSICA SMITHStaff Writer A rendering of the proposed Valley National Bank on North Main Street. After more than six months of hearings, Valley National Bank has won approval to build on the site of the nearly 150-year-old Forney Clinic building.…
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Councilman proposes no drop/no knock law
BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer BY JESSICA SMITHStaff Writer MILLTOWN – Councilman Michael Skarzynski often takes to the streets of the town on foot for enjoyment, but last Saturday’s walk found him on a sort of paper chase. The windy weather punctuated the problem of circulars and flyers littering the streets and sidewalks, as well…
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E.B. school tax hike proposed at 36.6¢
Officials say budget has little in the way of discretionary spending BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer BY VINCENT TODAROStaff Writer Taxpayers would see a 36.6-cent increase in the school tax rate based on a tentative budget introduced Tuesday by the East Brunswick Board of Education. Though the 2007-08 budget will be discussed further and could…
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Redevelopment mulled for Snowhill St. area
Boro may seek review of area with dilapidated buildings BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer BY VINCENT TODAROStaff Writer SPOTSWOOD – With the goal of sprucing up some blighted properties in town, borough officials are considering a redevelopment project. The Borough Council discussed the possible redevelopment, which would target the Snowhill Street area, during a meeting…
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Police, canine thwart hardware store burglary
JAMESBURG – Police trapped and arrested a burglary suspect inside a Gatzmer Avenue business Monday night after being tipped off by an off-duty state trooper. The suspect, Joseph F. Dillon, 32, of Jamesburg, was arrested after being injured by a police dog during a search of the building. The trooper, former resident Michael Budrewicz, called…
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Parents get drug charges after no-show at bus stop
EAST BRUNSWICK – Police arrested a schoolchild’s parents last week on numerous drug charges after they failed to pick up their 6-year-old son at the bus stop. Police charged the parents, Albert and Emelinda Owens, with possessing illegal drugs and alleged that Albert Owens was also involved in drug distribution. The arrest was made shortly…
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Rambling Rosettes
Above, South River Office on Aging Director Amy Burg models clothing during a benefit fashion show held Monday at the Senior Center. The event was organized by the local Red Hat Society, the Rambling Rosettes. Below, Jean Zdanowicz, a member of the Rambling Rosettes, takes in the fashion show.
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Expert shares do’s and don’ts of online selling
BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer BY JENNIFER AMATOStaff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK – One man’s trash is another man’s treasure. The popular auction Web site eBay allows buyers to sift through items that sellers are looking to part with. Where else can you find a piece of toast that supposedly has the image of Jesus on…
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Photo contest captures favorite places in N.J.
The next photo you take anywhere in New Jersey impressive enough to don a picture frame might also make its way into the New Jersey Countryside Magazine and on their Internet Web site. The New Jersey Office of Travel and Tourism has partnered with New Jersey Countryside for a statewide photo contest of people’s favorite…
