Category: Sentinel-NBS News
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NBTHS receives grant for behavior supports
North Brunswick Township High School has received a technical grant to plan and implement Positive Behavior Supports in Schools (PBSIS) to support the Character Education Program. The grant will provide training and technical assistance for two years for the staff to be proactive in school situations. It is sponsored by the New Jersey Department of…
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No. Brunswick to celebrate Heritage Day on Saturday
Vito Puleio chosen as recipient of annual Ann Marie Chandlee Heritage Day award BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — Plans are under way for the North Brunswick Heritage Day Committee’s 28th annual Heritage Day Festival, which will take place on Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. (rain date is Sunday) at Babbage Park.…
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Testimony continues in alleged drunken-driving case
BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Expert witness says defendant’s blood-alcohol level was 0.19 at time of fatal crash NEW BRUNSWICK — A woman accused of fatally killing an 18-year-old South Brunswick woman in 2007 had a blood-alcohol level of 0.19 at the time of the crash, expert witnesses are testifying. Kimberly Green was driving from…
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House invaders return to winter residences
Increasing number of stink bugs reported throughout New Jersey BY PATRICIA YOCZIS Correspondent The pesky brown marmorated stink bugs (BMSB) that exited houses in the spring to seek food and mate during the summer are now invading homes to return to their warm winter residences. But this fall, the invaders that are scientifically known as…
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Adult Soccer League Action
David Bowechop makes the save as Yerlin Echeverria (l) and Tommey Inyang close in during the opening of the North Brunswick Adult Soccer League at Community Park on Sept. 15. See more photos, page 26. SCOTT FRIEDMAN
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Oy! Rejoice Festival coming to S.B. on Sun.
BY SAM SLAUGHTER Staff Writer For the third year in a row, the Rejoice Jewish Music & Culture Festival will draw people, both Jewish and non- Jewish, to Woodlot Park on New Road in South Brunswick on Sunday. The festival will last from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. “[The Rejoice Festival] is well attended and…
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Coke pops the tab on new plant
South Brunswick is home to new Coca-Cola shipping and distribution center BY SAM SLAUGHTER Staff Writer Gov. Chris Christie, Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno, Sen. Tom Goodwin, Mayor Frank Gambatese, Police Chief Raymond Hayducka and a group of 50 or so others were all on hand Sept. 20 for the groundbreaking of Coca-Cola’s new shipping and…
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SBPD to receive grant money for technology upgrades
SOUTH BRUNSWICK — U.S. Rep. Rush Holt recently announced a $200,000 grant for the South Brunswick Police Department. The grant will go toward funding technology upgrades for the force. The technology being used now is over 20 years old, South Brunswick Detective Sgt. Jim Ryan said. The SBPD was also advised that Verizon, as of…
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Peace and joy celebrated by Muslims
Islamic Society of Central Jersey celebrates end of holiday with Eid-Ul-Fitr BY SAM SLAUGHTER BY SAM Staff Writer The main message of the Eid-Ul-Fitr celebration held Sept 10th at the Islamic Society of Central Jersey in South Brunswick was, simply, peace and joy. Nadia Nasism (l), 3-month-old Hayaa Aisha and Naeem Rehman celebrate after an…
