Category: Sentinel-EBS News
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Three to move up ranks at East Brunswick PD
EAST BRUNSWICK — Three township police officers including two who have served more than 26 years will be promoted tomorrow. In a ceremony to be held in the township’s courtroom, Mayor William Neary and Director of Public Safety Barry W. Roberson will promote Lt. Edward Mitchell to the rank of captain, Sgt. Thomas Bennett to…
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Student inspires others with attitude, service
Danny Hohman Teen who has battled tumor volunteers with hospital, school board BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer SPOTSWOOD — Student representative to the Board of Education and star baseball player are merits in which any kid would take pride. But for Danny Hohman, they’re extra special. The 16-year-old junior at Spotswood High School has a…
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Mayor’s address explores issues facing township
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer BY VINCENT TODAROStaff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — The township remains on strong financial footing, despite numerous planned expenditures. That was the message from Mayor William Neary, who delivered his State of the Township Tuesday night at the East Brunswick Chateau, Cranbury Road. The event was organized by the East Brunswick…
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Fire destroys home; two pets perish
SOUTH RIVER — A fire destroyed a house on Jackson Street Monday night, killing a cat and dog and causing damage to the home next door. No residents or firefighters were injured, according to South River Fire Chief Jerry Murphy. Assistant Middlesex County Prosecutor Ralph Cretella said the fire started in the left rear dining…
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Planners mull over new warehouse complex
1.8 million-square-foot space proposed near Monroe, E.B. borders BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer BY CHRIS GAETANOStaff Writer A three-warehouse complex totaling 1.8 million square feet is being proposed for a tract at Davidsons Mill Road and Cranbury-South River Road in South Brunswick. The development, which would be located along Monroe’s northern border and just west…
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Abracadabra!
Above, Brendan Leonard (l-r), 6, Brandon Grover, 7, Blake Janeczek, 6, and Tea Janeczek, 9, enjoy a magic show Saturday at Holy Trinity Church in Helmetta, while Richie Karczewski, 6, (right photo) lends a hand — and a head — to Great Scott the Magician. PHOTOS BY SCOTT PILLING staff
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Cleanup at Ford Ave. is at center of dispute
BY SETH MANDEL Staff Writer BY SETH MANDELStaff Writer MILLTOWN — A state official has outlined several issues to be addressed during the investigation and cleanup of the former Michelin Tire Co. site. Opponents of the borough’s plan to redevelop the Ford Avenue property say the contamination issues now outlined by the state Department of…
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Timber Road digging, clearing still on hold
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer BY VINCENT TODAROStaff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — Not only are the trees on Timber Road safe, so are the sidewalks and lawns. At least for now. A court last week stopped Transco, which owns a natural gas pipeline, from digging on Timber Road so it can look into any potential…
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Ben’s b-day bash
Above, Dean Bennett, as Benjamin Franklin, talks to the crowd at the East Brunswick Public Library. Events were sponsored by the township’s recreation and library departments, the Board of Education, the Arts Commission and the Historical Society. PHOTOS BY DENNIS SYMONS JR. East Brunswick Township Historian Estelle Goldsmith (l) and Norma Spina show a student…
