Category: Sentinel-NBS News
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Back-to-school time already at new store
BYLORIELKINSSOLOMONCorrespondent Back-to-school time already at new store BYLORIELKINSSOLOMON Correspondent FARRAH MAFFAI staff Ross Kaufman, 5, of North Brunswick, contemplates the next piece of his picture frame during arts and crafts activities at Lakeshore last week. EAST BRUNSWICK — Looking for fun yet educational activities to do with children this summer? The Lakeshore Learning Store is…
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MCC marks 40 years in community
Student body has grown to over 11,000 todayfrom 750 at start BY BRYAN SABELLAStaff Writer Student body has grown to over 11,000 today from 750 at start BY BRYAN SABELLA Staff Writer President Dr. John Bakum has been with Middlesex County College since 1967. EDISON — It may be hard to believe that only a…
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Governor talks about his tax plan
McGreevey outlinesthree issues to solveproperty tax mess BY CHARLES W. KIMStaff Writer McGreevey outlines three issues to solve property tax mess BY CHARLES W. KIM Staff Writer FREEHOLD — Gov. James McGreevey said Wednesday that he is tackling the property tax crisis with his "FAIR" tax plan. The plan has several components including the millionaire’s…
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Womack outlines Pulda farm parcel’s past
Attempts at purchase have been rebuffedduring the years BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer Attempts at purchase have been rebuffed during the years BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer Photos courtesy of Mark Hommer One of the buildings on the 70-acre Pulda farm off Old Georges road in North Brunswick, which is currently under consideration for rezoning to…
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Police seek suspects in apartment shooting
Residents afraidto give their names as witnesses, police say BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer Residents afraid to give their names as witnesses, police say BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — Shots fired at Oak Tree Apartments in two separate incidents on June 30 have residents "fearful", according to police. North Brunswick Township Police responded…
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Sound walls rise along section II of Route 522
Construction finally under waydespite years of delay BY CHARLES W. KIMStaff Writer Construction finally under way despite years of delay BY CHARLES W. KIM Staff Writer JEFF GRANIT staff Workers continue to construct sound walls on the second section of Route 522 in South Brunswick Wednesday. SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Dayton residents are finally seeing the…
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Slide injures eight at Islamic school
Probe continuesinto ride collapseduring festival BY CHARLES W. KIMStaff Writer Probe continues into ride collapse during festival BY CHARLES W. KIM Staff Writer The inflatable slide that collapsed Sunday injuring eight children has been reinflated so police can investigate the incident at the Islamic Society of Central New Jersey in South Brunswick. An inflatable slide…
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Nominees are sought for community awards
Organizations lookto honor volunteersin North Brunswick BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer Nominees are sought for community awards Organizations look to honor volunteers in North Brunswick BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — The township is seeking nominees for its annual volunteer awards. Those who want to show their appreciation for an outstanding resident can nominate…
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Sister remembers brother’s kindness
Golf outingin August to raisescholarship funds BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer Golf outing in August to raise scholarship funds BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — Lisa Rogers pictures her brother in the driver’s seat of his blue 1970 Ford Taurino GT, and smiles. Her brother, Anthony J. Grieco, bought the "muscle car" for $800…
