Category: Sentinel-NBS News
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Man arrested during Beyonce video shoot in So. Brunswick
SOUTH BRUNSWICK — A Dayton man was arrested Aug. 16 during the taping of a Beyonce music video at Oakdale Mobile Home Park, after throwing an egg at a police officer working at the filming, according to police. Paul Taeffner, 23, was charged with disorderly conduct and criminal trespass after previously being asked to leave…
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S.B. warehouse installs rooftop solar system
SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Town officials and electric company representatives met July 28 to celebrate the installation of a rooftop solar system at a Matrix-owned warehouse in South Brunswick. Public Service Electric & Gas Co. (PSE&G) partnered with Matrix Development Group as part of PSE&G’s Solar 4All program. The program aims to help the state reach…
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Son turns dad’s letters into book of ‘Treasures’
Letters detail the daily life, experiences and emotions of an ordinary WWII seaman BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Charles “Chuck” Welsh was an accomplished journalist by the time he joined the U.S. Navy and eventually wrote the 400-plus letters summarized in the book “Treasures from the Attic.” He would discuss his love for his wife…
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Green Muslims promoting environmentally friendly Ramadan
BY DEANNAMcLAFFERTY Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — The Green Muslims of New Jersey (GMNJ) held their kickoff event July 24 to promote an environmentally conscious Ramadan this year. The Green Ramadan Initiative (GRI) was held at the Islamic Society of Central Jersey and focused on teaching concerned Muslims the importance of “going green.” Ramadan requires…
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No. Brunswick to evaluate employees’ take-home cars
BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — A number of employees are currently permitted to take home township vehicles after hours. Department heads and supervisors are allowed to leave work after their shift and keep the vehicle at their residence overnight in case they must return during the night for an emergency. Resident John…
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Katie Panitch does jumping jacks with her fellow cadets during the North Brunswick Junior Police Academy Aug. 5. Cadets are learning about the law enforcement field for two weeks this summer. More photos, page 13. JEFF GRANIT staff
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Law & order
Above: North Brunswick Police Officer Joseph Grasso gives instructions to cadet G.P. Baier during the Junior Police Academy on Aug. 5 at North Brunswick Township High School. Cadets are learning about the law enforcement field for two weeks this summer. Above right: Junior cadets Cameron Kaltschmid (back) and Ben Luciano are found in a truck…
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South Brunswick board approves horse rescue facility
Owner will nurse horses back to health before finding them new homes BY DEANNAMcLAFFERTY Staff Writer The South Brunswick Zoning Board unanimously agreed to allow a Monmouth Junction resident to open a horse rescue facility, at its Aug. 4 meeting. Mary Derwin will have to comply with minor conditions before starting work on the operation.…
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Disabled artist to display work in art gallery
Christopher Miller of So. Bruns. is presenting five pieces at Freehold Raceway Mall BY DEANNAMcLAFFERTY Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Starting this week, an art exhibit at the Freehold Raceway Mall is scheduled to feature work by a disabled South Brunswick resident. The Red Horse Gallery highlights the creative work of artists with disabilities and…
