Category: Sentinel-NBS News
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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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Craig Rosevear, 55, announcedRosevear resigns from school board
Craig Rosevear, 55, announcedRosevear resigns from school board Craig Rosevear Third member of N.B. ‘outlaw’ five to resign in last year By dave goldberg Staff Writer his resignation from the North Brunswick Board of Education last week. "The Board of Education appreciates his service to the community," said board President Rita Goldstein. "We regret his…
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VERONICA YANKOWSKI Brian Poppy, a student artist from South Brunswick, tells resident Ellen Gambatese about the new mural at Crossroads Middle School. Poppy and several other students painted the mural.
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A 150-pound black bear Bear prowls South Brunswick
A 150-pound black bear Bear prowls South Brunswick Largest state mammal spotted in township By charles w. kim Staff Writerspent part of this week cruising the township and eluding capture. "He is a very smart bear," South Brunswick Patrolman Scott Bevensee said Wednesday. Bevensee said that he was able to get very close to the…
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Township hopes work will make intersections safer DOT improves two local intersections on Georges Road
Staff Writer By dave goldberg Township hopes work will make intersections safer DOT improves two local intersections on Georges Road FILE PHOTO North Brunswick Township officials hope the intersection of Hermann Road and Georges Road will be safer now that a left-turn signal has been installed. NORTH BRUNSWICK — The township hopes that the Department…
