Category: Sentinel-NBS News
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Sister act: early training paying off 8- and 9-year-olds part of elite orchestra ensemble
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer Sister act: early training paying off 8- and 9-year-olds part of elite orchestra ensemble BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer JENNIFER KOHLHEPP The Martin sisters, Tiler, 9, and Franzia, 8, practice for their part in the New Jersey Symphony’s Orchestra String Training Ensemble. NORTH BRUNSWICK — If all it takes to get…
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Teachers rally for new contract
Union hopes display of unity will move talks forward BY CHARLES W. KIMStaff Writer BY CHARLES W. KIM Staff Writer PHOTOS BY FARRAH MAFFAI staff Picketing teachers take their message to the South Brunswick Board of Education Tuesday. About 200 South Brunswick teachers expressed support for their contract negotiating team and the union Tuesday afternoon. Roughly…
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Pet sanctuary seeks funding crisis rescue
ARF BY VINCENT TODAROStaff Writer ARF’s fund-raising efforts include October coin toss in Sayreville BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY staff Animal Rescue Force volunteer Susan Ragland with Tobey, one of several dogs she is looking after in her South River home. EAST BRUNSWICK — Despite their acronym, there is a lot less…
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Soon-to-open mosque merges old, new styles
The $6 million structure Soon-to-open mosque merges old, new styles FARRAH MAFFAI staff Construction for the mosque being built on Dunhams Corner road, which will serve as a place of worship for members of Anjuman-e-Burhani, will cost about $6 million. on Dunhams Corner Rd. was years in the making BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer EAST…
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E.B. public defender faces bribery charge
Authorities said tipled to investigationand arrest last week BY VINCENT TODAROStaff Writer Authorities said tip led to investigation and arrest last week BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — Police have arrested the township’s public defender, Hanit B. Dorwani, on charges he bribed a defendant he had been assigned to represent. The arrest, made…
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Somerset preschool vows to make learning fun
Hands-on learning at heart of Oakcrest Academy BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer JEFF GRANIT staff Oakcrest Academy, on Cortelyous Street in Somerset. The new directors of Oakcrest Academy strive to create a sanctuary for the miracles that are children. Situated on 35 acres of tree-lined property complete with three playgrounds, sports…
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Truck ban mulled for
Adams Lane BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer Truck ban mulled for BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — Adams Lane may soon be safer, as township officials plan to ban large trucks from the road. The Township Council introduced an ordinance Tuesday night that, if passed, would be the first step to having vehicles weighing…
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Granddaughter of Scout leader earns silver award
Nature trail is legacyof Girl Scout Cadet Nature trail is legacy of Girl Scout Cadet NORTH BRUNSWICK — Regina Ryan is a proud grandmother. Ryan, the leader of local Girl Scout Troop 551, supervised her granddaughter, Cadet Catherine Misner, 14, through more than two years of character-building, community activities to achieve the prestigious Silver Award.…
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Otken farm plan displayed to No. Bruns.
Ideas still sought for recreationalfacility BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer Otken farm plan displayed to No. Bruns. Ideas still sought for recreational facility BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer North Brunswick’s recreational choices will soon improve drastically if officials approve the new concept plan for the 105-acre Otken farm. Michael J. McClelland, a professional engineer for C.M.E.…
