Category: Sentinel-NBS News
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FEMA warns of fraudsters
A s many Garden State residents work to recover from Hurricane Sandy, state and federal officials are warning of a danger lurking around the corner: phony building contractors and other scam artists attempting to take advantage of homeowners’ vulnerability. FEMA has provided a list of some of the fraudsters’ favorites schemes: Phony housing inspectors:…
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S.B. PBA makes donation to the town’s food pantry
SOUTH BRUNSWICK — The South Brunswick Police Benevolent Association (PBA) Local 166 made a Thanksgiving donation of $1,000 to the South Brunswick Food Pantry. On Nov. 21, PBA President Angelo Zecca and officers Jamal Benbow, Jason Gassman and Joseph Marrero presented the check to LouAnne Wolf, director of Social Services for the township. “The storm…
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Library becomes haven for So. Brunswick residents
Facility offers warmth, WiFi movies for those left powerless by Hurricane Sandy Residents affected by Hurricane Sandy packed the South Brunswick Public Library in the days following the storm to seek warmth, Internet usage and power outlets. PHOTO COURTESY OF ROSEMARY GOHD SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Hundreds of South Brunswick residents who were without power after…
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Boy Scouts help after hurricane
SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Central Jersey Boy Scout Troop 90, South Brunswick, pitched in to help Hurricane Sandy victims get back on their feet with a food collection Nov. 10. The troops filled three cars and the bed of a pickup truck with items from in front of the Stop & Shop in the Dayton section…
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Wife of S. Brunswick mayor passes away
Ellen Gambatese was very active in her community BY STELLA MORRISON Staff Writer Ellen Marie (Bertsch) Gambatese, a longtime active member of the South Brunswick community and wife of South Brunswick Mayor Frank Gambatese, passed away unexpectedly Nov. 11 at Saint Peter’s University Hospital, New Brunswick. She was 76. Born in Paterson in 1936, Ellen…
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Share your cherished traditions
Do you remember the excitement of lighting the eighth menorah candle; listening for reindeer hooves on the roof; being allowed to stay up to watch the ball drop on New Year’s Eve; celebrating the seven principles of Kwanzaa; offering food and chanting the Buddha’s teachings? Does your family have a special holiday or festival tradition…
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‘Don’t hate, appreciate’ is message of presentation
Dr. Mykee Fowlin discusses the importance of diversity at Oct. 23 assembly BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Dr. Mykee Fowlin impersonates a young boy during a presentation on the need to stop bullying and harassment in schools at North Brunswick Township High School on Oct. 23. JENNIFER AMATO Bumblebees cannot fly. It is physically impossible…
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Men and women prove to be dogs’ best friends
North Brunswick Humane Association raises funds during annual dog walk BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — The ninth annual Dog Walk-a-Thon held last month by the nonprofit North Brunswick Humane Association (NBHA) was deemed a success. Some $5,005 was raised for the humane association, which, according to its website, provides education and guidance…
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Ring in the holidays
Winter wonders abound in Central New Jersey BY LIZZ DINNIGAN Correspondent The Jersey Shore is slowly finding its holiday spirit in the wake of Sandy. Soon the radio stations will be echoing with holiday tunes, the stores will debut colorful Christmas displays, and there will be a wide range of performances, trolley tours, horse-and-carriage rides…
