Category: Sentinel-NBS News

  • Highlights of Tenure Reform Package:

     Teachers are guaranteed a year of mentoring to begin their career.  They will earn tenure in four years, providing they have at least two ratings of “effective” or “highly effective” in the three years following the initial mentorship year.  Seniority rights are preserved, preventing districts from targeting experienced teachers for layoffs as…

  • Local towns reflect on terrorist attacks of Sept. 11

    Messages suggest remembering, reflecting, moving on BY JENNIFER AMATO & STELLA MORRISON Staff Writers North Brunswick Township commemorated Sept. 11 with a sunset ceremony at the township’s memorial on Hermann Road. Eleven years later, it is still time to remember. The Rev. Mark McGrath of the North Brunswick September 11 Committee said that people need…

  • This week’s photo assignment: Send us pictures of your pets

    Last week we asked for your community photos and many of you responded. Thank you for participating. Now we are looking for more! Greater Media News/StringFly wants you to submit photos of your pets. Pets are part of your family. Send us a picture of your pet with the name of your pet, and tell…

  • Organizations sought for county Re-Use It Book

    The Middlesex County Improvement Authority (MCIA) is recruiting businesses, schools and other organizations that would benefit from a variety of donations for inclusion in its 2013 Re-Use It Book. The book is a guide to area sites where residents can donate their used, and in some cases, unused goods. It is the only comprehensive directory…

  • Founding father of N.B. police force passes away

    Carmen Canastra helped establish full-time police department in 1964 Carmen Canastra NORTH BRUNSWICK — Carmen Canastra, one of the founding members of the township’s full-time police department, passed away on Sept. 11. The 99-year-old was born in St. Benedict, Pa., but came to North Brunswick in 1922 at the age of 9. He was married…

  • How do you stop hate crimes?

    Retired professor says simplest thing to do is to stand up when intolerance occurs BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer Residents in the Monmouth Heights development in Manalapan awoke to symbols and messages of hate that were scrawled throughout the neighborhood during the overnight hours of Sept. 5-6.MARK ROSMAN Shards of glass pour onto the street…

  • Monmouth Heights jolted by anti-Semitic vandalism

    Police, Prosecutor’s Office seek suspects in Sept. 6 bias crime in Manalapan BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer Cars were the targets of vandals who spray-painted anti-Semitic graffiti throughout the Monmouth Heights development in Manalapan during the overnight hours of Sept. 5-6. READER-SUBMITTED PHOTO MANALAPAN — Commuters heading up Route 9 got a jolt of ugliness…

  • Local veteran receives Heart of a Hero scholarship

    Sgt. First Class Harvey L. Craig awarded $10,000 for post-secondary education NORTH BRUNSWICK — A township veteran has received the New Jersey Heroes Heart of a Hero scholarship. Sgt. First Class Harvey L. Craig, United States Army, was one of 10 recipients of the $10,000 scholarship, which was announced by first lady Mary Pat Christie…

  • Charity yard sale supports A21 Campaign

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK — A charity yard sale held at the Willows Swim Club in Kendall Park on Sept. 8 raised $3,030 to support the A21 campaign. The A21 Campaign is comprised of individuals, organizations, government officials, and citizens who are committed to abolishing injustice in the 21st century. It strives to prevent human trafficking; protect…