Category: Sentinel-NBS News
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Otken family blames oily mess at farm on township
Oil delivery goes awry, according to son of former landowner By jennifer kohlheppStaff Writer By jennifer kohlhepp Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — The Otken family is alleging that township employees made a mess out of an oil delivery. Edwin Otken Jr., spokesperson for the family, said 25 employees from the township’s Department of Public Works…
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Town seeks purchase of 147-acre property
Farm would be largest acquisition under open space program By vincent todaroStaff Writer Town seeks purchase of 147-acre property By vincent todaro Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — Township officials were all smiles Monday as they announced plans to purchase and preserve the 147-acre property known as Heavenly Farms. Located adjacent to the Middlesex County Fairgrounds,…
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Town to oppose proposed ban on school polling
State senator wantssecurity issues addressed By charles w. kimStaff Writer Town to oppose proposed ban on school polling State senator wants security issues addressed By charles w. kim Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — The Township Council is planning to vote Tuesday to oppose a state ban on using schools as polling places. "This will have…
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Park Savers make voices heard in New Brunswick
By jamie dougherStaff Writer Park Savers make voices heard in New Brunswick By jamie dougher Staff Writer STEVEN M. BARON Members of Park Savers carry signs and discuss their concerns outside the Middlesex County administration building in New Brunswick last Thursday. Monroe Township officials weren’t alone last week when they headed to New Brunswick to…
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Judge seeks favorable zoning ruling
By jennifer kohlheppStaff Writer By jennifer kohlhepp Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — The town’s judge is looking for a favorable zoning verdict. Township resident and municipal court Judge Michael Dowgin appeared before the Township Council Tuesday night to request a zoning change for a small piece of property his family owns on Route 130. The…
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Second referendum meeting Tuesday night
Board to decide onmoving forward June 30 By charles w. kimStaff Writer Board to decide on moving forward June 30 By charles w. kim Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — The public is invited to a second meeting to discuss the planned school referendum. The meeting is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Tuesday night at Crossroads North…
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6 in North Brunswick get teachers’ awards
School nurse among those who were honored as Teachers of the Year By jennifer kohlheppStaff Writer By jennifer kohlhepp Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — Six township teachers — one of them a school nurse — have been named Teachers of the Year under the New Jersey Governor’s Teacher Recognition Program. Diana Whalen, a nurse at…
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Womack tops Shamy in nail biting primary
Socio and Lylescomplete Reform Democrat upset By jennifer kohlheppStaff Writer Socio and Lyles complete Reform Democrat upset By jennifer kohlhepp Staff Writer FARRAH MAFFAI Francis “Mac” Womack won the Democratic primary by 24 votes in North Brunswick on Tuesday night. Here he kisses his wife as some of the returns are called in to the Reform…
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Asian culture explored at Parsons Elementary
Students learn eastern traditions and dances during annual program By jennifer kohlheppStaff Writer By jennifer kohlhepp Staff Writer VERONICA YANKOWSKI Samantha Chan of the Chinese Folk Dance Company shows several Parsons Elementary School pupils how to do the traditional Chinese ribbon dance Monday. NORTH BRUNSWICK — While immersed in another culture, students learn an appreciation…
