Category: Sentinel-NBS News
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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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Teens train to help violence victims
Group reportsthat 1 in 3 teensexperience abuse BY CHARLES W. KIMStaff Writer Group reports that 1 in 3 teens experience abuse BY CHARLES W. KIM Staff Writer CHARLES W. KIM TEAR members Chinonye Chukunta, Katie Falco, Shaina Weisbrot, and Carrie Speiser (l-r) of East Brunswick High School take a domestic violence class provided by the…
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World Trade Center volunteer aids troops
Supply donations needed to keep care packages moving BY CHARLES W. KIMStaff Writer BY CHARLES W. KIM Staff Writer Suzan Vitti sits in her Dayton home surrounded by supplies that soldiers need abroad. SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Dayton resident Suzan Vitti is now trying to bring aid to soldiers abroad. "I am doing the same thing…
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No. Bruns. budget increases slightly
Council approves another $2M in water improvements BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer No. Bruns. budget increases slightly Council approves another $2M in water improvements BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer The average North Brunswick resident can expect a $45 tax increase under this year’s new budget, passed on Monday. Chief Financial Officer Gerald Seneski said the unanimously passed $33.1…
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FARRAH MAFFAI staff Jonathan Seltzer, 3, of North Brunswick takes his sand art very seriously during Heritage Day in North Brunswick on Saturday.
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Paralyzed woman sues town for $50M
Shooting victim was studying to be officer BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer A resident shot twice by a North Brunswick police officer is planning to sue for $50 million. Kelly Mercer East, who is paralyzed from the waist down with a bullet still lodged in her back, announced she will file suit against…
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Athlete scholars recognized by township
Students honored by council this month BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer Nicholas Gambino NORTH BRUNSWICK — Two talented young men earned the community’s respect as Scholar Athletes of the Month for August. The North Brunswick Department of Parks and Recreation recognized Casey Snepar and Nicholas Gambino with the Scholar Athlete of…
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Fireman reflects on birth of company No. 3
At 85, volunteerstill contributing BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer Fireman reflects on birth of company No. 3 At 85, volunteer still contributing BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer FARRAH MAFFAI staff Joseph Brill Sr., a charter member of North Brunswick Fire Company No. 3, leafs through a lifetime of pictures. Joseph Brill Sr. is the living history…
