Category: Sentinel-NBS News
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Residents upset about Cyzner decision
New ordinance may call for more public hearings BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer Residents upset about Cyzner decision BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — Residents criticized township officials Monday night for not keeping them informed about possible development in the township as a result of the Cyzner decision. Almost 30 residents were in attendance…
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EPA: High school not a superfund site
Web listing to lastforever despite lack of major contaminants BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer Web listing to last forever despite lack of major contaminants BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer CHRIS KELLY staff The fenced and covered area, which is part of the North Brunswick Township High School’s expansion, tested positive in July for levels of arsenic,…
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Woman robbed at knifepoint
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer Woman robbed at knifepoint BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — Despite the heroic efforts of two residents, an 85-year-old woman was robbed in the Pathmark parking lot Saturday. A man described as Caucasian with a shaved head, approximately 19 to 22 years old, reportedly stole a Phillipsburg resident’s pocketbook…
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SB EMS now patrols town by day at a cost
Supplemental service expected to respondto 1,000 calls yearly BY CHARLES W. KIMStaff Writer Supplemental service expected to respond to 1,000 calls yearly BY CHARLES W. KIM Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Paid emergency medical services personnel are now covering the township during the day. South Brunswick EMS Inc. was formed earlier this year by the…
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Election appeal ruled no emergency
Court will hear case after November election BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer Election appeal ruled no emergency BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer George Shamy NORTH BRUNSWICK — George Shamy’s appeal of the June primary will not be heard before the November election. Shamy’s opponent in the June 3 primary election, Reform Democrat Francis "Mac" Womack, said…
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GOP wants less campaign sign time
New regulation to beintroduced Monday BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer New regulation to be introduced Monday BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — GOP candidates are questioning campaign sign regulations as black-and-white ads for their opponents are popping up all over. Over the weekend, campaign signs for the Reform Democrats were posted all over town.…
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Youth leader to be recognized by N.B.
Nominationsaccepted for youthadvocate award BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer Youth leader to be recognized by N.B. Nominations accepted for youth advocate award BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — The most positive role model for young township residents will soon take the spotlight. The Department of Parks and Recreation and the Department of Human Services…
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J&J plant may shut down in No. Bruns. Council hopes to encourage co. to keep operating
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer J&J plant may shut down in No. Bruns. Council hopes to encourage co. to keep operating BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer FARRAH MAFFAI staff Employees of the Johnson & Johnson manufacturing facility on Route 1 in North Brunswick may lose their jobs if the plant decides to shut down operations. If…
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Down the stretch
Down the stretch Down the stretch VERONICA YANKOWSKI staff North Brunswick’s Tim Riley passes a rather piqued Conrad Laskowski of Red Bank Catholic just before the Casey harrier collapsed to the ground at the Cougar Invitational at Bucks Mill Park in Colts Neck on Saturday. Riley went on to a second-place finish (17:09).
