Category: Sentinel-EBS News

  • Voters defeat $339 tax hike in Milltown

    BY LAUREN MATTHEW Staff Writer BY LAUREN MATTHEWStaff Writer MILLTOWN – School officials will now work with the Borough Council to pare down what administrators described as an already lean school budget. Voters came out against the proposed 2006-07 package Tuesday, defeating it by a margin of just 61 votes. Some 622 voters were in…

  • E.B. voters say no to school tax hike

    Becker, Karp, Shaw re-elected along with newcomer Ryan BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer The proposed school budget for 2006-07 was voted down Tuesday, meaning the East Brunswick Township Council will decide whether to cut the tax increase for the second straight year. Voters rejected the budget in a narrow margin, with 2,297 against and 2,133…

  • Public invited to rescue squad open house

    The Milltown Rescue Squad will host its third annual open house from 6-9 p.m. on April 25 at the squad building, South Main Street. The public is invited to meet the members, have a blood-pressure check and explore the squad’s equipment. There also will be demonstrations and refreshments. May has been designated as Emergency Medical…

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    CHRIS KELLY staff Richie Ridgeway comes off third to catch the ball but prevents Billy Olsen from stealing more than just third base. War in Iraq veteran Sal Abano threw out the first pitch during the Milltown Little League Opening Day ceremonies Saturday.

  • Election results

    East Brunswick Budget Yes2,133 No2,297 Three three-year terms: Vicki Becker* 2,679 Dr. Susan Karp* 2,608 Meredith Shaw*2,286 Jack Levitt1,985 One two-year unexpired term: Gene Ryan1,827 Terence Blackwell Jr. 1,009 Helmetta Budget: Yes23 No190 One three-year term: Joann Carroll*120 Jamesburg Budget: Yes171 No63 Three three-year terms: Ann Toth* 176 James Eldridge* 165 Ted Somers (write-in)41 Darren…

  • Montanti’s dedication, advocacy remembered

    Monroe official fought for open space, led Route 33 task force BY SETH MANDEL Staff Writer BY SETH MANDELStaff Writer Joe Montanti Words like passionate and intelligent; words like respectful and professional; or as summed up in one word, special. Those are just some of the terms used this week by Monroe Township officials and…

  • Fathers club to host May 1 golf outing

    The Immaculate Conception Fathers Club, Spotswood, will hold its annual golf outing on May 1 at Peddie School Golf Course, Hightstown. Cost is $150 per golfer and includes greens fee, motor cart, barbecue luncheon, buffet dinner, beverages and prizes. For more information and to reserve, call (732) 605-1099.

  • Seniors are invited to Consumer Issues Forum

    AARP New Jersey and the state Division of Consumer Affairs will sponsor a Consumer Issues Forum beginning at 9 a.m. on April 28 at the South Brunswick Senior Center, 540 Ridge Road, Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick. The event will begin with informational briefings and questions and answers on the new Identity Theft Prevention…

  • Conklin Coffee House will feature Reunited

    A Conklin United Church Coffee House is set for 7-10 p.m. on May 6 at the church, 82 Main St., South River. The event will feature Reunited offering music of the ’50s and ’60s. Admission is $5 per person. Refreshments will be available. Call (732) 257-0559 or (732) 254-5062.