Category: Sentinel-EBS News
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Construction expected in ’07 at Meyer’s site
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer BY VINCENT TODAROStaff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK – Redevelopment of the old Meyer’s shopping center will have to wait until next March. Developer Robert Pagano, who purchased the site from the Branciforte family, said last week his Bergen County-based company is “looking at breaking ground in March of next year” on…
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Animal lover
MIGUEL JUAREZ staff Seventeen-month-old Daniel Grasso, of Spotswood, tries to pet an evasive Chinese chicken during a visit to the animal fair at the borough’s public library Aug. 9.
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E.B. man, hoops group honored for services
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer BY VINCENT TODAROStaff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — The township recently gave out its annual Friends of the Recreation, Parks and Community Services awards. Now in its 15th year, the program honors individuals and organizations for their outstanding service to the community. This year’s recipients, who were presented with their awards…
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Going up
Above, Steve Bykov and David Jones hook up a 10-foot-tall letter to be hoisted by a crane to the top of PNC Bank’s 23-story headquarters at East Brunswick’s Tower Center last Thursday. The new 2,400-pound sign, installed by a Capital Signs crew over four days, can be seen a mile and a half away on…
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Split council declines to declare land surplus
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer BY VINCENT TODAROStaff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK – An old school property recently sold by the township amid debate over how it can be used is now the subject of another dispute. The township sold the former Weber School property last year to St. Mary Coptic Orthodox Church, Riva Avenue, with…
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Soden gave many gifts to the people of J’burg
BY CHRISTINE GRIMALDI Staff Writer BY CHRISTINE GRIMALDIStaff Writer Oliver L.E. Soden Jr., seen riding in a fire department vehicle during a Jamesburg Memorial Day Parade years ago, died earlier this month at the age of 77. JAMESBURG – Oliver L.E. Soden Jr. donned many uniforms in his life. Whether it was a firefighter’s jacket…
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Klemp’s handiwork aids local museum
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer BY VINCENT TODAROStaff Writer SCOTT PILLING staff Estelle Goldsmith, president of the East Brunswick Historical Society, and Councilman Donald Klemp look at the items on display in a cabinet Klemp built for the new museum on Milltown Road. EAST BRUNSWICK – A township councilman is using some good old handyman…
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In the Service
Army Pvt. Luis F. Morales III, son of Vereath Morales of East Brunswick, recently graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. During the nine weeks of training, he studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values; received instruction and practice in physical fitness, basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and…
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American Eagle comes to Brunswick Square Mall
American Eagle Outfitters will open a store in the Brunswick Square Mall, Route 18, this month. American Eagle, which markets and sells its own brand of laid-back clothing, will occupy a 5,000-square-foot location. Its original collection for teens includes denim jeans, graphic T-shirts, footwear, trendy accessories and other must-have items. This fall, American Eagle stores…
