Category: Sentinel-EBS News
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Lone Republican bids farewell to council
Calvano says she brought more open dialogue to meetings BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer BY VINCENT TODAROStaff Writer Christi Calvano EAST BRUNSWICK — It’s been a long four years for Councilwoman Christi Calvano, but that doesn’t mean she isn’t pleased with some of the things she’s accomplished. Calvano, who decided not to seek re-election this…
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Reservations due Jan. 5 for B’nai B’rith dinner
The B’nai B’rith Ketubah married couples unit will meet for dinner Jan. 7 at 5:30 p.m. at The Pine Tavern, Route 34 and Cottrell Road, Old Bridge. Cost is the price of the individual’s meal. Prospective members are welcome to attend. Reservations are required by Jan. 5 and may be made by calling Barbara at…
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Stahl: Too much $$ being spent, too soon
Councilman calls for blanket hiring freeze on municipal positions BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer BY VINCENT TODAROStaff Writer David Stahl EAST BRUNSWICK –– It’s never too early to start worrying about the next year’s budget. But it can be too early to spend money for a budget year that has not yet arrived. Such issues…
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Four treasures arrive in time for Christmas
Healthy quadruplets born to couple after 291 BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer BY JESSICA SMITHStaff Writer SCOTT PILLING staff Kristin and Anthony Liamero pose with the four storks on their front yard that represent the quadruplets Kristin gave birth to last week. The healthy babies are still being cared for at Robert Wood Johnson University…
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Officials say Rt. 1 bridge project lacks foresight
BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer BY JENNIFER AMATOStaff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — Residents attending an informal workshop regarding the replacement of the Route 1 bridge between Ryders Lane and Milltown Road were upset to learn the design process is in its final phases. Although an information session was held on Dec. 7 at the municipal…
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Annual toy giveaway
MIGUEL JUAREZ staff Santa Claus leads the way as Sgt. Dan Melnick (front, right) and Lt. Alan Quercia haul gifts for children at Saint Peter’s University Hospital in New Brunswick Friday. The annual toy giveaway is sponsored by the FOP Lodge 98, East Brunswick.MIGUEL JUAREZ staff Nicole Miller, of South Plainfield, gets a gift from…
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Caroling
CHRIS KELLY staff Weldon Reed, of Monroe, holding 5-month-old daughter Rubie Elizabeth, sings along during the recent holiday lantern tour of downtown Freehold.
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Billboard sends sobering message on drunk driving
Metuchen student, killed in 2004 accident, featured on Rt. 130 sign BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer BY JENNIFER AMATOStaff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — A billboard featuring a student killed two years ago by a drunk driver has been placed on Apple Orchard Lane and Route 130 to try and deter drinking and driving, especially during…
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Teens charged in thefts that spanned six weeks
BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer BY JESSICA SMITHStaff Writer MONROE — Three juvenile males have been charged in connection with a recent string of burglaries and thefts. Two Jamesburg boys, ages 16 and 17, and one Monroe boy, 16, were arrested Dec. 19 after police connected them to three separate thefts, two of which took…
