Category: Sentinel-EBS News
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Twp. man, 41, arrested after milelong, slow pursuit
EAST BRUNSWICK – A township man was arrested May 6 on charges including possession of a weapon and driving while intoxicated. The arrest of Jose Martins, 41, was made at 5:15 a.m. after police received a report of a possible intoxicated driver on Cranbury Road. Patrolman Brian Ventura located the red Ford pickup truck exiting…
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Pucci to make changes in wake of allegations
Reports shed light on mayor’s link to PAC, builder Jack Morris BY SETH MANDEL Staff Writer In response to allegations that he was involved in a conflict of interest, Monroe Township Mayor Richard Pucci has decided to discontinue his consultant work for a political action committee (PAC). Pucci said he will also take a series…
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Birthday bash
JEFF GRANIT staff William Howarth, of Spotswood, points out some friends to Rose Tullo (center) and Mary Ripken, both of Spotswood, during Middlesex County Office on Aging’s annual 90s Birthday Bash held at the Old Bridge Senior Center May 4. The event celebrates all the Middlsex County residents age 90 and up.
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Council mulls rezoning for senior community
Developer proposes housing on 41 acres near Harts, Tices lanes BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer BY VINCENT TODAROStaff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK – A proposal to rezone an area of town to allow for nearly 400 age-restricted units has been tabled until more information can be analyzed. The Township Council voted 4-1 at its meeting Monday…
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Resident finds some extreme help for friend
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer BY VINCENT TODAROStaff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK – When township resident Rachelle Burk first met Beverly Turner, it was when Turner’s son needed some mundane stitches. Ten years later, Burk was helping Turner get an entirely new, and customized, home thanks to ABC’s hit show Extreme Makeover. It’s been quite a…
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Resident finds some extreme help for friend
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer BY VINCENT TODAROStaff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK – When township resident Rachelle Burk first met Beverly Turner, it was when Turner’s son needed some mundane stitches. Ten years later, Burk was helping Turner get an entirely new, and customized, home thanks to ABC’s hit show Extreme Makeover. It’s been quite a…
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Tax increase expected to be cut in Helmetta
Officials concerned boro pays for students who don’t live in town BY SETH MANDEL Staff Writer BY SETH MANDELStaff Writer HELMETTA – The Borough Council last night was expected to make significant cuts to the defeated 2006-07 school budget. As proposed by the Board of Education, the $4 million spending plan would bring the school…
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Track athletes urge against budget cuts
Township Council says it has yet to identify cuts in school tab BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer BY VINCENT TODAROStaff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK – Rumors are being spread about what the Township Council may cut from the defeated school budget. And council members are not happy about the rumors or where they stem from. At…
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Howard, Simmens take over as board’s leaders
Majority of members have begun serving over past three years BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer BY VINCENT TODAROStaff Writer “My biggest challenge will be trying to keep the quality of education we have, or else East Brunswick will be sinking into mediocrity.” – Holly Howard EAST BRUNSWICK – The Board of Education has new leadership…
