Category: Sentinel-NBS News
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Grants may be used for storm cleanup
New Jersey municipalities and counties may tap into their Clean Communities grants to offset some of the cleanup costs associated with Hurricane Sandy, according to state Assemblyman Ronald S. Dancer. “Hurricane Sandy’s devastation left a mess in many communities throughout New Jersey,” said Dancer (R-Ocean, Burlington, Monmouth and Middlesex). “We cannot stick local property taxpayers…
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No. Brunswick recognizes the need to end homelessness
Dec. 21 is National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — Dec. 21 is not only the first day of winter, but also the longest night of the year. “It’s important to remember those who don’t have much,” said Lou Ann Benson, director of the Department of Parks, Recreation and…
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Safe driving campaign nets sobering results in So. Bruns.
SOUTH BRUNSWICK — The South Brunswick Township Police Department’s increased patrol during the holiday season led to an increase in drunk-driving arrests between Dec. 15 and Jan. 2. The extra patrols, paid for by a grant from the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety, were part of the national “Drive Sober or Get Pulled…
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Two charged with shoplifting at CVS
NORTH BRUNSWICK — Police charged two New Brunswick residents after an alleged shoplifting incident at the CVS store on Livingston Avenue on Dec. 22. Brian J. Borys, 37, was charged with shoplifting and possession of hypodermic needles. Joyce A. Krosnowski, 30, was charged with receiving stolen property and possession of hypodermic needles. The loss prevention…
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23rd annual Jersey Shore Home Show this weekend
When homeowners get the urge to spruce up the house, the first things they tend look for are inspiration and expert help. There’s no better way to find up-to-the-minute ideas and top professionals than a visit to a home show, and the 23rd annual Jersey Shore Home Show will be held this week. The show…
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Navigating the complex course of municipal court
Those with traffic, other violations have options for minimizing charges BY JESSICA D’AMICO, THOMAS CASTLES & JACK MURTHA Staff Writers Area municipal courts see a multitude of traffic-related offenses at their sessions. For drivers facing such charges, it is helpful to go in armed with one’s options and some knowledge of the rules of law.…
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So. Bruns. council gets a new point of view
Newcomer Jo Hochman will serve as the only female member BY STELLA MORRISON Staff Writer South Brunswick Township started off the new year by swearing in its newest council member, Josephine Hochman. Hochman, who works as a program specialist at Prevent Child Abuse NJ, will be serving on an elected council for the first time,…
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Kendall Park man hopes to sing in perfect harmony
Jeff Winik, of Faces 4 Radio barbershop quartet, will compete in Florida BY STELLA MORRISON Staff Writer Jeff Winik (second from right), of Kendall Park, and his fellow Faces 4 Radio group mates Bob Bristow (l-r), Brad Brooks and Mark Sanders will compete in the Barbershop Harmony Society’s international competition in Florida on Jan. 12.…
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Judd Elementary School entertainment
The orchestra plays as fourth- and fifth-grade students from Judd Elementary School in North Brunswick perform their winter concert. PHOTOS BY SCOTT FRIEDMAN The cast sings “That’s Entertainment” as fourth- and fifth-grade students from Judd Elementary School in North Brunswick perform their winter concert, including a special presentation of “The Magic Mirror and the Poisoned…
