Category: Sentinel-NBS News
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So. Brunswick officials agree to zero tax hike
Council evaluates all line items, finds additional revenue BY DEANNAMcLAFFERTY Staff Writer South Brunswick officials congratulated themselves at the April 10 council meeting on eliminating the tax increase that was expected to come along with the 2012 municipal budget. After five months of work, Chief Financial Officer Joseph Monzo announced the tax rate will remain…
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Reichler Park, Senior Center to be upgraded in So. Bruns.
Township receives grants from Middlesex County BY DEANNAMcLAFFERTY Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Township residents young and old will benefit from a recent grant allocation by Middlesex County. The township received 50 percent of the necessary funds to install lighting at Reichler Park as well as to expand the Senior Center. The county granted $225,000…
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Hellenic Dancers of N.J. will celebrate 40 years
Anniversary dinner-dance will feature performances by current members, alumni BY PATRICIAYOCZIS Correspondent More than 100 current and past members of the Hellenic Dancers of New Jersey will perform at a 40th anniversary celebration at the Pines Manor in Edison on April 29. PHOTOS BY GLEN HUSZAR A n experience of Greek culture awaits those who…
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North Brunswick celebrates annual Disabilities Awareness Day
BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — Although the event is dubbed Disabilities Awareness Day, the mission is to show how many abilities people with special needs actually have. The fourth annual event, hosted by the North Brunswick Abilities Council, provided information and resources for residents with physical, emotional, mental and developmental disabilities along…
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S.B. resident translates dementia into artwork
Joan Murray’s exhibit, ‘I Love You, I’m Frustrated,’ was held at S.B. Senior Center BY DEANNAMcLAFFERTY Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — There has been a marked difference in the subject matter and theme of Joan Murray’s art in the last decade. The change in her artwork came at the same time as the onset of…
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Hundreds take part in local Walk MS
Fundraising efforts by N.J. Metro Chapter go toward patient services, research BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Christina Mazza (l) and Michael Fernandez, named the two Most Inspirational Walkers, cut the ribbon prior to the start of the Walk MS 2012 event in North Brunswick on Sunday, April 15. The New Jersey Metro Chapter’s annual walk…
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Bicyclist struck by alleged drunken driver
NORTH BRUNSWICK — A bicyclist suffered minor injuries after being struck by an alleged drunken driver. Manuel Marin, 43, of North Bergen, was charged with DWI and aggravated assault with a vehicle on April 10. According to North Brunswick Police Officer Joseph Falcone, Marin was traveling at a high rate of speed when he struck…
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Relatives tell story of Titanic survivor
Michele Rovella, grandfather of Rosaria Chiappetta, of N.B., eventually reached U.S. safely BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Far left: Michele Rovella was among the survivors of the Titanic, which sank 100 years ago this week. His granddaughter is a resident of North Brunswick. Left: Pictured is his boarding pass. NORTH BRUNSWICK — Michele Rovella was…
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A few good men … and women
Adams Athletic Club of North Brunswick celebrates 50th anniversary BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — In front of a giant ice sculpture carved into the shape of an Indian’s head stood James Orso, Bill Manning and Sam Zippo. Dressed in suits with a flower on their lapels, they were soon joined by two…
