Category: Sentinel-NBS News
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Annual holiday walk/run goes on, despite rain
New Mayor New Mayor’s Trophy presented to best times VERONICA YANKOWSKI Fifty residents from North and South Brunswick and surrounding areas braved pouring rain to carry on the traditional Memorial Day 5K Walk/Run in North Brunswick. NORTH BRUNSWICK — Heavy rains could not stop a township tradition. In spite of inclement weather, including rain showers…
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Council releases most of Otken money for farm
By jennifer kohlheppStaff Writer By jennifer kohlhepp Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — The Otken family is not in the money, yet. Although the Township Council voted unanimously Monday night to release $5.7 million of the $6.3 million of the money it owes to the Otken family after a state Superior Court ruling, Ed Otken Jr.…
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Planners disapprove of border zoning change
S.B. council to make final decision in July By charles w. kimStaff Writer By charles w. kim Staff Writer The South Brunswick Planning Board does not support a change in zoning on the township’s border with East Brunswick. Board members voted 6-2 May 21 not to recommend a change in zoning at the intersection of…
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ATM now operational in municipal building
South Brunswick Township Manager Barbara Sacks uses the new ATM machine in the municipal building on Route 522. The Township of South Brunswick has announced its automated teller machine (ATM) in the South Brunswick Municipal Building is now in operation. The machine is in the lobby of the municipal court/police side of the building. The…
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Democratic candidates talk issues before vote
Shamy and Womackprepare for Tuesday By jennifer kohlheppStaff Writer Shamy and Womack prepare for Tuesday’s primary decision By jennifer kohlhepp Staff Writer Francis “Mac” Womack NORTH BRUNSWICK — Gearing up for Tuesday’s Democratic primary, the two candidates discussed their similarities and differences. On June 3, the North Brunswick Democratic Organization’s candidate, George Shamy, will vie…
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Democratic Party factions to face off in primary 4 in North Brunswick seek party’s support to run for 2 council seats
By jennifer kohlheppStaff Writer Democratic Party factions to face off in primary 4 in North Brunswick seek party’s support to run for 2 council seats By jennifer kohlhepp Staff Writer Carlo Socio NORTH BRUNSWICK — Four Democrats are seeking their party’s nod in Tuesday’s primary to run for two Borough Council seats. Irene von Seydewitz…
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Nursing home funding pushed by coalition
Nursing home funding pushed by coalition JEFF GRANIT Students at South Brunswick High School interviewed and videotaped war veterans as part of a school project with the Veterans of Foreign Wars May 23. MONROE — State legislators heard testimonials Tuesday evening about the crisis of care in New Jersey’s nursing homes at a town hall…
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Golf outing to raise funds for scholarship
By jennifer kohlheppStaff Writer By jennifer kohlhepp Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — A local foundation invites residents to tee off to raise scholarship funds in memory of a beloved community member. The Ann Marie Chandlee Scholarship Foundation will hold its second annual Golf Classic June 9 at the Meadows of Middlesex in Plainsboro. The foundation…
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Police believe gang left its mark on cinema
Graffiti slurs policeon buildings inseparate incidents By jennifer kohlheppStaff Writer Graffiti slurs police on buildings in separate incidents By jennifer kohlhepp Staff Writer JENNIFER KOHLHEPP North Brunswick Township Police found graffiti they think may be gang-related on three township buildings last week. Above, 187 N.B. spray-painted on the side of Regal Cinemas on Route 1.…
