Category: Sentinel-NBS News
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Residents escape blaze at Monmouth Mobile Home Park
One fireman injuredin fast-moving fire;two pet birds die One fireman injured The residents of a New York Avenue mobile home escaped a fire that spread quickly throughout the home, destroying the South Brunswick structure April 17. in fast-moving fire; two pet birds die SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Despite the odds, no one was injured when a…
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State takes back money earmarked for sound walls
Township will pick up entire $6 million tab By charles w. kimStaff Writer By charles w. kim Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — The $1.7 million in state funds earmarked for sound wall construction on Route 522 Section II is gone. Mayor Frank Gambatese made the announcement at last week’s Township Council meeting. He said that…
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Yellow ribbons wait for soldiers’ return
Parents and friendsgather to support troops By charles w. kimStaff Writer Parents and friends gather to support troops By charles w. kim Staff Writer PHOTOS BY CHARLES W. KIM Members of the South Brunswick clergy, including Rabbi David Eligberg (r) and Islamic Iman Chebli, go over their notes before the ceremony Tuesday. SOUTH BRUNSWICK —…
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S.B. council switches control of fire marshals
Commissioners and chiefs ask body to reconsider By charles w. kimStaff Writer By charles w. kim Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Despite objections and pleas, control of the township’s fire marshals will move from the police department to code enforcement. "Don’t stir up a hornet’s nest. It will come up and bite you," South Brunswick…
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NBTHS robotics team places second
Last week By jennifer kohlheppStaff Writer Last week’s competition marks latest win for group By jennifer kohlhepp Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — Continuing in their winning streak, the high school robotics team won second place in a national contest. Months of preparation and competition paid off this weekend for the team of 37 North Brunswick…
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County freeholders to buy open space for townships
By jennifer kohlheppStaff Writer County freeholders to buy open space for townships By jennifer kohlhepp Staff Writer Middlesex County freeholders voted Monday to spend $8.2 million to purchase open space for North and South Brunswick. The Board of Chosen Freeholders will purchase 27 acres of land on the corner of Milltown Road and Route 1…
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Worker charged in motel thefts
SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Police charged the former maintenance manager of the Red Roof Inn on Route 1 with stealing more than $10,000 worth of computers and jewels from guests. Police said George Juhasz, 31, of Monmouth Junction was charged Tuesday with burglary, theft, and possession of stolen property in connection with several thefts from guest…
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Man seeks refuge in car trunk
Police still looking forsuspect of attemptedgas station holdup By charles w. kimStaff Writer Man seeks refuge in car trunk Police still looking for suspect of attempted gas station holdup By charles w. kim Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — You can’t escape the long arm of the law, not even in your car’s trunk. According to…
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Students show support for alumni troops
Telephone cards, games, videos amongneeded supplies By jennifer kohlheppStaff Writer Telephone cards, games, videos among needed supplies By jennifer kohlhepp Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — Township high school students are answering the pleas of alumni stationed overseas. North Brunswick Township High School 1999 graduate and Air Force Senior Airman Josecarlo E. Francisco, 21, wrote a…
