Category: Sentinel-NBS News
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Stars and planets align for No. Brunswick filmmaker
Ariel Frenkel to screen ‘Pluto’ at Rutgers Univ. on June 5 BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Ariel Frenkel, of North Brunswick, will screen his film “Pluto” at the N.J.International Film Festival at Rutgers University on June 5. NORTH BRUNSWICK — A township native will be showing his feature film at the New Jersey International Film…
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Senior center to host special events
The Office on Aging will host the following events in June “The History of Quilting in America and Modern Quilts,” 12:30 p.m. June 6, presented by historian Gail Small. ELLWhite Book Project, 12:30 p.m. June 9. Seniors and English language learners (ELL) will participate in a readaloud of a student-created alphabet book. ELL…
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Outstanding teachers honored by No. Brunswick Board of Ed.
BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — A multitude of staff members were honored by the North Brunswick Board of Education on May 18. Six teachers were honored as Governor’s Teachers of the Year: Catherine Havens is a teacher/consultant who assists all teachers in diagnosing, planning and managing student behaviors at Judd Elementary School.…
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NBBSA goes to bat for community
BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer The North Brunswick Baseball & Softball Association dedicated new batting cages for the township on May 21. All residents in town can use the cages provided they bring their own equipment. JENNIFER AMATO NORTH BRUNSWICK — The North Brunswick Baseball & Softball Association [NBBSA] dedicated four brand-new batting cages to…
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Helping hands
Checks from proceeds of Greater Media Newspapers’ musical fundraiser Soundstage, held May 7 at Bar Anticipation in Lake Como, were presented on May 23 to two groups that work to enhance the lives of children with autism and their families. From left are Glenn Adamo, co-owner, Howell Ice World; Gary Weitzen, executive director, Parents of…
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Bears, Drown the Clown, stunt show coming to No. Brunswick
Annual Youth Sports Festival will be held June 9-19 BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — The Youth Sports Festival will roll back into town June 9 through June 19. This year, new attractions include Rosaire’s Bears and the Galaxy Girl & Globe Motorcycle Stunt Show. Old favorites will return as well, such as…
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Training session
Clockwise from top left: North Brunswick police officers qualify for handgun and shotgun training at the Middlesex County Firing Range in Woodbridge on May 24. Officer Frank Vitelli checks out his target. Shotgun shell casings lie on the ground. Firearms instructor Alex Obando demonstrates proper form and technique when discharging a gun while kneeling down.…
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Birth of a town
BY KATHY CHANG & KAREN L. KESTEN Staff Writers Ever wonder how a place, a township, a borough, a school, a park, a lake, a river, a bridge or a street got its name? Greater Media Newspapers recently delved into this topic to find answers to questions such as how the Dayton section of South…
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Photo
North Brunswick firearms instructors Alex O’Bando (l) and Demitrios Timbinaris demonstrate proper form and technique when using a handgun at the Middlesex County firing range in Woodbridge on May 24. The North Brunswick police officers were training at the facility. More photos, page 32. JEFF GRANIT staff
