Category: Sentinel-NBS News
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Mon. Jct. medical device company on pace for success
TYRX manufactures resorbable stents, absorbable antibiotics BY DEANNAMcLAFFERTY Staff Writer A TYRX employee holds a sleeve of polymer mesh that has been implanted in more than 25,000 patients to curb their risk of postsurgery infection. SOUTH BRUNSWICK — The transformation from research technology to a practical medical device approved by the federal Food and Drug…
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Traffic a main concern for proposed charter school
S.B. Zoning Board will vote on application March 22 BY DEANNAMcLAFFERTY Staff Writer Residents invested in the fate of a proposed charter school on Perrine Road in South Brunswick should expect a resolution at the next Zoning Board meeting, as voting is scheduled to take place on March 22. Princeton International Academy Charter School, with…
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Rock and roll
Left: Friends Victoria Weber (l-r), Rebecca Schnier and Skyler Acevedo rocked back and forth for 24 hours during the 27th annual Rock-a-Thon rocking chair marathon at North Brunswick Township High School on Feb. 25 and 26. Above: Cindy Lee (l), Chris Lynch and Kate Lonczak keep themselves entertained. The event has raised over $200,000 in…
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Women and cars: a great combination in So. Bruns.
Dayton Toyota, Toyota Motor Corp. donate $5,000 to Commission on Women BY DEANNAMcLAFFERTY Staff Writer Officials of the South Brunswick Commission on Women received welcome, and much-needed, financial assistance when Dayton Toyota presented the organization with a charitable donation Feb. 23. The Route 130 dealership donated $2,500, and Toyota Motor Corp. matched that amount through…
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Local residents step up to help a family in need
Zumba fundraiser benefits the Giannettis, who lost their house in a fire in December BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Dancers move to the beat of the music during a Zumba dance fundraiser at Livingston Park Elementary School on Feb. 26. The school’s Parent Teacher Organization wanted to assist the Giannetti family, who lost their house…
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Academics of all kinds rewarded at BOE meeting
BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — The township Board of Education awarded dozens of students for their accomplishments during the Feb. 22 school board meeting. The Judd Elementary SchoolAdvanced Recorder Ensemble opened the meeting with performances of “Yankee Doodle,” “My Country ’Tis of Thee,” and “Beauty and the Beast,” under the direction of…
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Barnes & Noble helps to build ‘Women of Tomorrow’
Ibanca Anand developed essay contest, event to stress gender equality NORTH BRUNSWICK — To explore issues of gender equality in the United States and abroad, Barnes & Noble of North Brunswick will host the “Building the Women of Tomorrow” leadership event on March 22. The fundraiser, which will feature dance performances, speakers, creative writing, interactive…
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Rush Holt discusses Affordable Care Act
Workshop explains how small business owners will be affected BY DEANNAMcLAFFERTY Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — President Barack Obama’s health care reforms included in the 2010 Affordable Care Act have already brought about many changes, and some provisions have yet to take effect. To help small business owners wade through the tax impacts of the…
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Four officers promoted within No. Brunswick Police Department
Brian Hoiberg, Roger Reinson named captain; Gina Braconi, Cory Harris become lieutenants BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Brian Hoiberg NORTH BRUNSWICK — The North Brunswick Police Department recently installed Brian Hoiberg and Roger Reinson as captains, and Gina Braconi and Cory Harris as new lieutenants. A ceremonial swearingin was held Feb. 15. B rian Hoiberg…
