Category: Sentinel-EBS News
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So. River to dedicate Volunteer Memorial
BY JOHN DUNPHY Staff Writer BY JOHN DUNPHYStaff Writer JOHN DUNPHY Geese congregate at the site where a statue will be unveiled at 7 p.m. Saturday at Dailey’s Pond Park, Prospect Street. SOUTH RIVER — While volunteerism generally comes without fanfare, a new monument stands to recognize those who sacrifice their time and energy for…
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Police monitor bear presence in Monroe
BY SETH MANDEL Staff Writer BY SETH MANDELStaff Writer MONROE –– An unwelcome visitor recently caused the evacuation of Thompson Park, though there were no reported injuries or missing picnic baskets. The bear spotted in the county park was one of at least two that have been seen in the township on several occasions over…
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Multifamily housing tax impact is a concern
Costs more in services, but pays same or less in taxes, official says BY SETH MANDEL Staff Writer BY SETH MANDELStaff Writer MILLTOWN — Residents grappling with rising property taxes need look no further than their own neighborhoods for what could be a contributing factor. According to Borough Councilman Eric Steeber, some multifamily homes in…
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Helping hands
PHOTOS BY SCOTT PILLING staff Lauren Sager, 8, Brittany Toth, 11, Siena Fallon, 10, and Danielle Sager, 10, flag down passing vehicles on Gage Road, East Brunswick, in an ongoing effort to raise money for Hurricane Katrina victims by selling lemonade. Danielle began the fundraising on Labor Day weekend with her friends and will have…
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Stadler joins Daly, Gulbis at Forsgate
MONROE — Longtime PGA golfer Craig Stadler will take the place of Peter Jacobsen at the Forsgate Country Club this weekend for the annual Charity Golf Classic. Jacobsen has been sidelined by emergency knee surgery, and will be out of action until mid-October. Stadler, affectionately known throughout the golf world as “The Walrus,” will now…
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Flynn, Sinagra vying for 5-year clerk term
BY SETH MANDEL Staff Writer BY SETH MANDELStaff Writer A10-year veteran of the Middlesex County Clerk’s post will be challenged in the Nov. 8 election by a candidate whose past public service includes nine years on his local governing body. Incumbent Democrat Elaine Flynn, seeking a third five-year term, will face Republican Joe Sinagra, a…
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Residents remain angered over handling of truck biz
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer BY VINCENT TODAROStaff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — Nieroda Transport is leaving its location on McGuire Street, a township official confirmed last week. Township Attorney Michael Baker told residents upset about the trucking company operating near their homes that he has learned the business will be leaving. “It’s just a matter…
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Schweitzer gives land for use as sports fields
Citizens BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer BY VINCENT TODAROStaff Writer Spotswood officials are hoping to build sports fields on land being handed over by Schweitzer-Mauduit. The paper manufacturer, which operates a plant on East Main Street, is expected to give the borough almost 10 acres of land for recreational use. The property is located across…
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SEAN BRADY Members of the Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre perform in “The Feast of Sarah: A Gypsy Festival” at the Richard P. Marasco Performing Arts Center Sunday in Monroe. The show was sponsored by the township’s Cultural Arts Commission.
