Author: JENNIFER AMATO
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Community Bulletin Board: the Sentinel (for February 19)
Fish Fry Fridays are back at American Legion Post 25, 4 JFK Dr., Milltown, from 5-8 p.m. on Fridays, Feb. 28 to April 10. Cost is $10 for adults, or $5 for children 12 and under. Dinner includes fries or macaroni and cheese, plus salad, coleslaw and dessert. Take out is available for an additional…
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North Brunswick officials: NBC report does not tell accurate story of police department
NORTH BRUNSWICK – Municipal officials have fired back at a Feb. 13 NBC-TV report, which alleged improprieties in the North Brunswick Police Department by stating that the report on the New York television station missed the mark by not depicting a well-rounded department. The TV station’s report contained accusations of alleged racial profiling and targeting,…
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North Brunswick officer claims department enforced ticket quotas, targets minorities
NORTH BRUNSWICK – A North Brunswick police officer claims that the township department participated in a ticket quota scheme for years— and specifically targeted minorities while doing so. Patrolman Michael Campbell spoke to Sarah Wallace in a News 4 I-Team Exclusive that aired on NBC on Feb. 13. He said for years there was an…
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Community Bulletin Board: Criterion Sentinel (for February 12)
The Metuchen Public Library will hold a Lunar New Year celebration for the Year of the Rat from 1:30-3:30 p.m. on Feb. 16 at the library, 480 Middlesex Ave., Metuchen. Chinese musical performances, cultural dances and songs will be offered by NJ Edison Metro Lions Music Group and Joe Yung’s Dance Group.…
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Community Bulletin Board: the Suburban (for February 12)
Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre will celebrate its 25th anniversary with its 16th annual gala, Gala de Espana, from 4-8:30 p.m. on March 15 at Ria Mar, 25 Whitehead St., South River. Honorees include Lisa Botalico, assistant director and principal dancer; Gisele Assi, Flamenco singer and principal dancer; Krystina Moreno, principal dancer; Teresa Rodriguez, Flamenco soloist;…
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Community Bulletin Board: the Sentinel (for February 12)
A Bunco fundraiser will be held at 7 p.m. on Feb. 21 at VFW Post 133, 485 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick, to benefit the Emily Fredricks Foundation. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Bring an appetizer to share. Dessert and coffee will be provided. No outside beverages allowed; cash bar. The entry fee is $10. For…
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Community Bulletin Board: the North and South Brunswick Sentinel (for February 12)
The North Brunswick Humane Association (NBHA) will hold a dining fundraiser from noon to 8 p.m. on Feb. 22 at Stewart’s Restaurants, 647 Route 18 south, East Brunswick. Menu includes vegetarian and vegan selections. Ten percent of the bill will be donated to NBHA. Present the flier upon arrival, either printed or digitally. Dine in…
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Skunks, hogs and crabs abound at Super Pet Expo
PHOTOS BY JENNIFER AMATO/STAFF Dogs, cats, reptiles, crabs, birds, skunks and pigs abound at the Super Pet Expo, held at the New Jersey Convention & Exposition Center in Edison on Feb. 9.
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Case of Rittenhouse vs. Kilpatrick for Sayreville mayor moves forward
SAYREVILLE – In roughly 60 days, the case of Republican mayoral candidate Arthur Rittenhouse against elected mayor Victoria Kilpatrick will be moving forward. In a tight race for the mayor’s office in Sayreville, Democrat Kilpatrick was elected by a gap of six votes on Election Day, Nov. 5. A recount took place on Dec.…
