Category: Sentinel-NBS News

  • Lending a ‘helping’ hand

    Members of the North Brunswick Department of Public Works visited the Jewish Community Center of North & South Brunswick, located on Finnegans Lane in North Brunswick, on Nov. 21 as part of the Community Helpers program at the nursery school. Above: Prekindergarten student Max Manson gets a lift from Eric Chaszar.

  • N.B. custodians recognized for their energy efficiency

    BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — School custodians were honored Nov. 16 for their participation in the Environmental Protection Agency’s Energy Star program. The honorees were Gregory Smith, John Adams Elementary; Richard Clarke, Judd Elementary; David Smith, Livingston Park Elementary; Frank Raciti, Parsons Elementary; Matt Brigandi, Linwood Middle School; Lorraine Knox, North Brunswick…

  • Learning that some social behaviors are out of bounds

    Dodgeball nights will offer N.B. middle schoolers fun, character building, education Above: Colin White, a sixth-grader at Linwood Middle School, waits to fire the ball at his opponent during a dodge ball game at the school on Nov. 18. The event was funded by a grant from the North Brunswick Municipal Alliance Committee. Below: Joshua…

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    Benjamin Almazan showcases his Pilgrim dolls during John Adam Elementary School’s annual “Molly’s Pilgrim” multicultural event in North Brunswick on Nov. 22. The third-grade students created flags and dolls to represent their families’ holiday traditions. See more photos on page 20. JEFF GRANIT staff

  • Judge rules S.B. can oppose proposed charter school

    BOE given authority to oppose PIACS through zoning challenges, lobbying activities BY DEANNAMcLAFFERTY Staff Writer A state judge ruled against the Princeton International Academy Charter School (PIACS) in the charter school’s lawsuit against the South Brunswick School District on Nov. 16. In accordance with Office of Administrative Law Judge Lisa James-Beavers’ recent decision, South Brunswick,…

  • Residents urged to drive sober during holiday season

    The Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign will run from Dec. 5 through Jan. 2. Law enforcement officials will be cracking down on drunken drivers as part of the statewide campaign. There will be saturation patrols and sobriety checkpoints, looking for motorists who may be driving while intoxicated. Impaired driving traditionally increases by nearly…

  • Middlesex Libraries announce award winners

    The Libraries of Middlesex (LMx) announced the winners of the 2011 LMx Awards. The Public Official of the Year is Councilman Irwin Nalitt, Monroe Township. A longtime library trustee and supporter, he was one of the people responsible for the formation of the library in Monroe Township and was instrumental in planning and opening the…

  • Parents, judges celebrate newly expanded families

    Eleven Middlesex County families finalize adoption process during event at courthouse BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer James and Bonnie Nolan of Colonia celebrate the adoption of Olivia during National Adoption Day at the Middlesex County Courthouse in New Brunswick. For Superior Court Judge Travis L. Francis, Nov. 17 was the happiest day of the year…

  • Siblings give each other the best possible gift this year

    Kristyn Testa, of No. Brunswick, donated kidney to her brother BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Kristyn Testa donated a kidney to her brother Michael (r) in October. Their brother Joey (l) also went through testing to see if he was a match. NORTH BRUNSWICK — The greatest gift you can give in life is the…