Category: Sentinel-EBS News
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Dam project almost done in J’burg
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer BY VINCENT TODAROStaff Writer JAMESBURG – – Work to rehabilitate the dam in the borough’s section of Thompson Park is nearing completion, according to the county engineer’s office. Ronald Sendner, a supervising engineer, said the project is winding down and should be completed within a month. The focus of the…
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Costs, and doubts, rise on high school in park
Some on board feel it’s time to come up with a ‘plan B’ BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer BY JESSICA SMITHStaff Writer The plan to build a new Monroe Township high school in Thompson Park will cost over $36 million more than the original estimation. And given the increased cost reported by school officials at…
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Council pursues more discussions on issues
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer BY VINCENT TODAROStaff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK – There will be more discussion of important agenda items at Township Council meetings this year. Council President Nancy Pinkin said last week that she wants there to be greater discussion of important agenda items before the meetings in which those issues are actually…
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Commuters seek more security after break-ins
Several vehicles burglarized at parking deck on Jan. 10 BY BRIAN DONAHUE Staff Writer BY BRIAN DONAHUEStaff Writer Commuters are concerned about what some view as a lack of security at East Brunswick Township park-and-rides following a rash of car break-ins last week at the Neilson Plaza deck . At least eight motor vehicles were…
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‘Lucky seven’ takes on a whole new meaning
Couple to welcome second set of twins on TLC’s ‘A Baby Story’ BY LORI SABLE HERSCHMAN Staff Writer BY LORI SABLE HERSCHMANStaff Writer LORI HERSCHMAN Twin brothers Augustus (l) and Quentin Horvath, 5, hold their 5-month-old twin sisters, Emily (l) and Bethany. It became “seventh heaven” last summer for the Horvaths.Linda Ann and Joe Horvath,…
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‘Pretty girl’ provokes emotional responses
Milltown native’s 16th novel is published by MTV Books BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer BY JESSICA SMITHStaff Writer MILLTOWN – – Laura Wiess has imaginary friends. They tell her their stories, they keep her up nights, and they have helped to build her career. One of the most recent to come calling was 15-year-old Meredith.…
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Man accused of showing buttocks to shoppers, twice
EAST BRUNSWICK – A 37-year-old township man was arrested for allegedly exposing his buttocks to a woman and her 8-year-old daughter inside a local grocery store. The incident, which police said took place in the Pathmark on Route 18 at 5:59 p.m. Monday, was recorded by the security video cameras and was observed by a…
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Jamesburg man charged in stabbing of boro man, 50
JAMESBURG – An altercation between two borough men Monday night resulted in minor stab wounds for one man, charges including aggravated assault for the other. Police were called to the scene outside Dominoe’s Pizza, East Railroad Avenue, around 9 p.m. Monday night on the report of a fight taking place. Upon arrival, officers found the…
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Council takes new vote on temporary spending
EAST BRUNSWICK – The Township Council has again voted on a resolution authorizing temporary appropriations for this year’s budget. The council first voted on the measure during a meeting last month, but Councilman David Stahl raised questions about whether the timing was appropriate. Stahl said he found that a state statute requires that temporary appropriations…
