Category: Sentinel-NBS News
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Community art project to honor 9/11 victims
Adults encouraged to participate; deadlineis Aug. 11 Adults encouraged to participate; deadline is Aug. 11 NORTH BRUNSWICK — The township Department of Human Services is sponsoring a community art project to pay tribute to the victims of Sept. 11. "Members of the community are invited to pick up a project kit at the Department of…
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Officials predict no tax increase for the budget
By dave goldbergStaff Writer By dave goldberg Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — The township is likely to have no tax increase in the budget this year. "The business administrator and chief financial officer have worked with the department directors to bring us a budget that doesn’t have a need for a tax increase," said council…
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Home damage attributed to construction
Correspondent By lori elkins solomon JAMESBURG — Borough officials are investigating complaints by residents that the construction of the Costco Wholesale warehouse on Possum Hollow Road has caused structural damage to their homes. According to Mayor Anthony LaMantia, several residents living near the site have alleged that there are now structural problems in the foundations…
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Flower company workers go on strike in S.B.
Complain about working three years without Flower company workers go on strike in S.B. JERRY WOLKOWITZ Striking workers hold signs declaring that Local 342 of the United Food and Commercial Workers is on strike against Sunshine Bouquet, located off Ridge Road in South Brunswick Tuesday afternoon. Complain about working three years without a contract By…
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Man charged in attack on woman at Royal Oaks
Former maintenance worker to face assault and theft charges By charles w. kimStaff Writer By charles w. kim Staff Writer Juan Carlos Salazar SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Police charged Juan Carlos Salazar, 29, of Bennett Street in New Brunswick, with criminal sexual contact, following what police said was an alleged random attack on a 29-year-old female…
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Temporary postal facility may be opened in Monroe
By jennifer domeStaff Writer Temporary postal facility may be opened in Monroe By jennifer dome Staff Writer MONROE — The U.S. Postal Service is expected to open a new processing facility in Monroe to temporarily replace its operations in Hamilton, where anthrax was detected in the fall, U.S. Congressman Chris Smith (D-6) has announced. According…
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Rues Ln. apartment complex
aimed at wealthier seniors Rues Ln. apartment complex Kushner Companies will build the Horizons at East Brunswick, an upscale apartment building for senior citizens, on Cranbury Road near the township’s municipal complex. aimed at wealthier seniors EAST BRUNSWICK — Construction is expected to begin this fall on Horizons at East Brunswick, a 160-unit upscale adult…
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Township to improve safety, maintenance of local parks
Department tries to keep up with 21 facilities By dave goldbergStaff Writer By dave goldberg Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — The De-partment of Parks and Recreation is looking to improve the safety and maintenance of parks, playgrounds and recreation areas in the township. "We are looking ahead for the renovation of Martin Luther King Park,"…
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Local family’s Web site caters to dog owners
Correspondent By natalie m. vena MONROE — For dog lovers trying to help their trusted four-legged companions stay cool during the hazy, hot and humid dog days of summer, help is just a click away. A new Web site, www.ExoticDogs. com, is filled with everything you’ve ever wanted to know about dogs. Launched in May,…
