Category: Sentinel-NBS News
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Police academy alumni look for volunteer Nominations for outstanding worker sought from community
Staff Writer By charles w. kim Police academy alumni look for volunteer Nominations for outstanding worker sought from community DAWNMARIE SANNWALDT Retired police Lt. Ron Schmalz (center) received the first Community Service Award from the South Brunswick Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association last year. Association Vice President Vera Swensen (l) and President Audrey Sudran presented…
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Geese problem hurts local horse farm Owner feels proposed ordinance does not go far enough
Staff Writer By dave goldberg Geese problem hurts local horse farm Owner feels proposed ordinance does not go far enough VERONICA YANKOWSKI Farmer Jesse Voight has been struggling to keep Canada geese off his South Brunswick farm on Davidsons Mill Road. SOUTH BRUNSWICK — One local farmer hopes a new ordinance will be good for…
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Sale of Dunhams Corner site for housing debated Mayor says funds from sale could be used to build multiuse theater
Staff Writer By vincent todaro Sale of Dunhams Corner site for housing debated Mayor says funds from sale could be used to build multiuse theater EAST BRUNSWICK — A plan for the township to sell the Dunhams Corner Road property where Playhouse 22 is located and relocate the theater is meeting strong opposition from people…
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Amtrak commuter chaos may be averted Bush promises to stop traveling turmoil for thousands
Staff Writer By charles w. kim Amtrak commuter chaos may be averted Bush promises to stop traveling turmoil for thousands NEW YORK — Thousands of New Jersey commuters may owe President George W. Bush a debt of thanks. Trains continue to run after Bush said he will help financially troubled Amtrak resolve a $200 million…
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Black bear at home in South Brunswick Sightings of ‘Bob’ continue through last weekend
Staff Writer By charles w. kim Black bear at home in South Brunswick Sightings of ‘Bob’ continue through last weekend SOUTH BRUNSWICK — A 150-pound black bear nicknamed "Bob" seems to like the township. "He likes the South Brunswick area," Detective Jim Ryan said Monday. The yearling bruin wandered into the township two weeks ago…
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Retiring bus driver will remember smiles Career as school bus driver spanned more than 35 years
Staff Writer By dave goldberg Retiring bus driver will remember smiles Career as school bus driver spanned more than 35 years DAWNMARIE SANNWALDT After 36 years of service to the North and East Brunswick boards of education, Pat Sheppard announced her retirement last week. NORTH BRUNSWICK — After 11 years of service to the district,…
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Candidate says officials could have avoided suit
Staff Writer By vincent todaro Candidate says officials could have avoided suit EAST BRUNSWICK — While officials have been criticized for spending too much money on litigation and legal fees, a Republican challenger for a Township Council seat contends that some of the current costs were avoidable. Anthony Riccobono, a former East Brunswick councilman who…
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Manager search starts as Watkins bids adieu Councilman says position may take several months to fill
Staff Writer By CHARLES W. KIM Manager search starts as Watkins bids adieu Councilman says position may take several months to fill SOUTH BRUNSWICK — The Township Council is starting to look for a new manager as friends and colleagues say goodbye to Matt Watkins. "You have become part of the fabric of our lives,"…
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Condemnation order stayed by appeals Negotiations between family, council continue despite legal action
Staff Writer By dave goldberg Condemnation order stayed by appeals Negotiations between family, council continue despite legal action NORTH BRUNSWICK — The Otken farm condemnation is on hold. Appeals by the Otken family and U.S. Home have caused state Superior Court Judge James P. Hurley’s order in January to be stayed. "This happened when we…
