Category: Sentinel-EBS News
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Residents sue over town’s tax formula
Monroe’s newer homes are unfairly assessed, lawsuit argues BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer BY JESSICA SMITHStaff Writer A group of citizens filed suit against Monroe Town-ship Friday saying they’ve been unfairly taxed and seeking to force a townwide revaluation. The Concerned Citizens of Monroe Township consists of more than 1,000 homeowners who have investigated what…
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Dancing queen
SCOTT PILLING staff Manisha Sashital, 16, of Monroe, performs during Zalak 07, a unique competition based on Indian classical dance held at Old Bridge High School Saturday. More than 200 performers took part in the event, sponsored by Marathi Vishwa.
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Family reflects on fight to keep daughter alive
With mom’s kidney, East Bruns. girl, 2, has a bright future BY MARY ANNE ROSS Correspondent BY MARY ANNE ROSSCorrespondent SCOTT PILLING staff Jim and Debbie Gargione are happy to have 2-year-old Gabriella at home in East Brunswick and healthy after Debbie successfully donated a kidney to her daughter. Gabriella Gargione has all the charms…
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Postcards offer glimpse into Jamesburg’s past
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer BY VINCENT TODAROStaff Writer Above: Karen Mayo, of Jamesburg, admires the coach once owned by James Buckelew and ridden in by Abraham Lincoln, when she visited Lakeview on Jan. 28. Visitors to the historic mansion on Route 522 can learn more about Lincoln courtesy of impersonator Robert Costello from 1…
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Teen robbed of cash, iPod
EAST BRUNSWICK – A 16-year-old township boy was assaulted and robbed while walking on Fetyko Avenue at 1:30 a.m. Jan. 27, according to a police report. The victim told police that a Hispanic male, about 16 years old and wearing a brown coat, walked past him and slapped him in the back of the head,…
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E.B. adds 10 units of much-sought housing
Affordable rentals will be located in four condo complexes BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer BY VINCENT TODAROStaff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK – The township will receive nearly $1 million to help create more affordable housing in town. The township’s rental housing units for low-income families is in great demand, and there is currently a waiting list…
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Service award
STEVEN M. BARON Frances Bard holds the plaque she received for her many years of service on the Monroe Township Historic Preservation Commission at the Jan. 29 Township Council meeting. Pictured are (l-r) Norma Plans, Warren Barnes, Renee Hobbs, Marcia Kirkpatrick, Mayor Richard Pucci, Bard, John Katerba and Susan Rudy.
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GPS units stolen from cars parked along Rt. 18
EAST BRUNSWICK – Five vehicles were broken into Saturday evening in three parking lots along Route 18. The break-ins occurred between 4:50 and 11 p.m., and in each case a GPS unit was stolen along with other items. Three of the vehicles were parked in the lot of the Brunswick Hills Racquet Club, at 1020…
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Boro honors cheer squad for national achievement
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer BY VINCENT TODAROStaff Writer SPOTSWOOD – – Members of the Golden Bear Chargers Pee Wee cheerleading squad were recognized at Borough Hall recently after placing third in a national competition. The Pee Wees, made up of girls ages 11-13 from East Brunswick and Spotswood, competed in December at Walt Disney…
