Category: Sentinel-NBS News
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What it means to be a woman today
Ibanca Anand creates femaleempowerment organization, holds fundraising event BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Ibanca Anand NORTH BRUNSWICK — To show that women are just as powerful as men, a township high school student organized an empowerment night March 22. Ibanca Anand hosted the “Building Women of Tomorrow” event at the Barnes & Noble of North…
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Ex-teacher charged with sending explicit images to young S.B. teen
Eugene Ballantyne, of Calif., faces charges of child pornography Eugene Ballantyne SOUTH BRUNSWICK — A former California middle school teacher was arrested March 13 for exchanging sexually explicit images with a South Brunswick girl, according to multiple law enforcement agencies investigating the case in California and New Jersey. Eugene Ballantyne, 29, faces child pornography charges…
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So. Bruns. resident becomes member of county vo-tech Board of Education
Stanley Baguchinsky SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Township resident Stanley J. Baguchinsky has joined the Board of Education of the Middlesex County Vocational and Technical Schools. Appointed by the Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders, Baguchinsky attended his first meeting on March 14. “I was glad to be asked to join this school board, because I’ve always…
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SBHS student tries to set high-five record
Ian Moritz attempts to set Guinness World Record BY DEANNAMcLAFFERTY Staff Writer In an attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the most high fives given in one hour, South Brunswick High School’s Ian Moritz high fives fellow classmates on March 16. JEFF GRANIT staff SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Graduating South Brunswick High School students…
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South Brunswick council introduces 3-cent tax rate increase
Tax for average assessed home would increase about $60 if budget is approved April 10 BY DEANNAMcLAFFERTY Staff Writer The South Brunswick Township Council is attempting to save residents from the impact of a 3-cent tax rate increase proposed for next year’s budget. The budget was introduced at the council meeting on March 13, but…
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Donations needed for South Brunswick Food Pantry
Feinstein Foundation challenge will run through April 30 BY DEANNAMcLAFFERTY Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — The South Brunswick Food Pantry and Social Services Department are partnering with the Feinstein Foundation for the third year this month in an effort to fight hunger. The foundation’s 15th annual $1 Million Giveaway to Fight Hunger kicked off on…
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Go teams!
From top: South Brunswick High School held a pep rally for spring sports on March 16. South Brunswick High School faculty member Catherine L’Amoreaux participates in a game of tug of war during the rally. Members of the South Brunswick High School cheer squad perform. PHOTOS BY JEFF GRANIT staff …
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Moving around town becomes EZ in Middlesex Co.
South Brunswick’s EZ Ride Community Cars program to begin on April 1 BY DEANNAMcLAFFERTY Staff Writer The EZ Ride Community Cars program will begin in South Brunswick on April 1. County and township officials stressed the importance of convenience and independence at the Aging In Place Partnership’s (AIPP) transportation meeting at the South Brunswick Senior…
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There’s no place like home
Home Show & Design Expo offers information on the home, both inside and outside BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Visitors to the 23rd annual Home Show & Interior Design Expo look at a whirlpool with a waterfall on March 10 at the New Jersey Convention Center in Edison. SCOTT FRIEDMAN With spring right around the…
