Category: Sentinel-NBS News
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Unannounced guest turns up at dinner
Connor Evan Cairns newest member ofOlive Garden family BY DICK METZGARStaff Writer Unannounced guest turns up at dinner Connor Evan Cairns newest member of Olive Garden family Connor Evan Cairns BY DICK METZGAR Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — A very special guest arrived at the Olive Garden restaurant on Route 18 during the height of the dinner…
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Hotel tax override irks some residents
New revenue should reduce local burden by an average of $4 BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — Residents accused township officials of unnecessarily copying other towns by overriding the mayor’s hotel tax veto Monday night. The Township Council took heat from a handful of residents after members unanimously voted…
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Towns ready to greet Hurricane Isabel
Storm expected in the region later today BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP & CHARLES W. KIMStaff Writers BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP & CHARLES W. KIM Staff Writers Municipalities in the region are ready to take on Hurricane Isabel. "We are preparing for the worst-case scenario, but are hoping for the best," South Brunswick police spokesperson Jim Ryan said…
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Rallying in the rain for Hasan’s family
Civic, religious groups showsupport on second anniversary of former area resident BY TARA PETERSENStaff Writer Civic, religious groups show support on second anniversary of former area resident’s murder BY TARA PETERSEN Staff Writer DAWNMARIE SANNWALDT Members of Waqar Hasan’s family, Nida, 19, Iqra, 13, their mother, Durreshahwar, and Asna, 18, reflect on their loss at…
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Bridge-building Troop 65
Girl Scouts earn Silver AwardBridge project crosses more than one obstacle BY TARA PETERSENStaff Writer Girl Scouts earn Silver Award Bridge project crosses more than one obstacle BY TARA PETERSEN Staff Writer TARA PETERSEN Troop 65 members (l-r) Mekala Ravichandran, Melissa Hopping, Meera Ravichandran, Tanya Gidej, Julie Bratton, Gowri Narsimhamurthy and Jen Campagnola stand on…
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Residents worry about storm, soil
Site not part of Superfund cleanup BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — Residents continue to wonder how long it will take for the township to clean up the contaminated soil near the high school. Two months after the initial discovery of elevated levels of glass, arsenic, lead and zinc…
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Contributions being accepted for food pantry
The Township of South Brunswick Department of Recreation/Community Affairs has announced it is now accepting contributions for its annual holiday program. Both monetary and food contributions are accepted, with monetary contributions used for township families in need as well as to restock the food pantry as needed. Monetary donations may be made to the South…
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Watkins returning to manage township
Council allows Sacksto leave post early BY CHARLES W. KIMStaff Writer Council allows Sacks to leave post early BY CHARLES W. KIM Staff Writer Farrah Maffai staff Former South Brunswick Township Manager Matt Watkins is returning to the post in October. SOUTH BRUNSWICK — He’s coming back. Former manager Matt Watkins is returning to manage…
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Monument keeps 9/11 memories alive
Tearful ceremony marks second anniversary BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer PHOTOS BY VERONICA YANKOWSKI staff Roni Salkin hugs her mother, Lila Lederman, during the remembrance ceremony held in 9/11 Memorial Park in North Brunswick last Thursday. Community members in North Brunswick opened their hearts to healing on the second anniversary of Sept.…
