Category: Sentinel-EBS News
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Tobacco buying age may be raised to 19
BY LAUREN MATTHEW Staff Writer BY LAUREN MATTHEWStaff Writer State legislators are taking aim to make high school smoking a thing of the past. Tobacco sales to anyone under the age of 19 would become illegal under a bill co-sponsored by state Sen. Joseph F. Vitale (D-Middlesex) and Acting Governor Richard J. Codey. The state…
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Holiday patrols aim to keep shopping areas safe
EAST BRUNSWICK — Local shoppers may notice an increased presence of police officers at area malls throughout this month. With the stated goal of deterring crime and apprehending offenders, as well as addressing traffic problems and ensuring the safety of shoppers during the holiday season, officers from East Brunswick’s patrol, investigative and traffic divisions have…
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Affordable housing on way for seniors, disabled
Housing to be built at yet-undetermined locations by 2013 BY SETH MANDEL Staff Writer BY SETH MANDELStaff Writer MONROE — The Township Council has approved a 650-unit affordable housing plan, almost half of which will be senior rentals and housing for independently disabled adults. Under the plan, which was recommended by the Planning Board and…
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Charity found between ‘Rock and a Heart Place’
Documentary follows Holiday Express troupe bringing cheer to needy BY KATHY HALL Correspondent BY KATHY HALLCorrespondent Filmmakers Mike Sodano and Nancy Sabino (at right) went behind the scenes with musicians and volunteers for Holiday Express (above) to produce a “social issue documentary that rocks.” For 25 years, Mike Sodano spent his time producing marketing videos…
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In the Service
Air Force Airman Christopher D. Mason, son of David Mason of South River and grandson of Arthur Mason of East Brunswick, recently graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. During the six weeks of training, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization and military customs and courtesies; performed…
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Officials discuss merits of law requiring signs
BY LAUREN MATTHEW Staff Writer BY LAUREN MATTHEWStaff Writer The signs of development could soon become more common in Middlesex County, literally. An ordinance that would ask builders and other parties with pending development applications to post signs citing details of their proposal is under discussion in South Brunswick, and is slated to come to…
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Council to hold forum on garage
EAST BRUNSWICK — The Township Council will hold a forum tonight for discussion on a new parking garage planned for the Golden Triangle redevelopment site. The garage will take the place of the township-operated Transportation and Commerce Center, which is the commuter lot adjacent to Sam’s Club on Route 18. The proposed multiple-story parking deck…
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Police receive awards for wide range of work
BY SETH MANDEL Staff Writer BY SETH MANDELStaff Writer Monroe MONROE — The township has honored seven police officers for going above and beyond the call of duty this year. Police Chief John Kraivec, who presented the commendations at the Township Council meeting Monday, said the award recommendations went before a review committee to determine…
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Nat’l group recognizes success of Night Out
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer BY VINCENT TODAROStaff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — The township is being recognized for the National Night Out event organized by police in August. The police department received a certificate for its effort from the National Association of Town Watch, which oversees the national anti-crime event. Though the town has taken…
