Category: Sentinel-NBS News
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Carnevale Italiano is kicking into high gear
A taste of the boot-shaped peninsula returns to No. Brunswick July 14-18 BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — The 27th annual Carnevale Italiano will return to North Brunswick July 14-18, one of the area’s most anticipated events of the summer. The Italian American Social Club (IASC) of North Brunswick will provide food, rides,…
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Four SBHS grads arrested in high school vandalism
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – An investigation by local authorities led to the arrests of four recent South Brunswick High School graduates who police believe caused $10,000 worth of damage while vandalizing the high school on June 17. All four suspects are minors, age 17, and will be charged as juveniles. The damage, which consisted of white…
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Linwood Middle School receives Fidelity Award
NORTH BRUNSWICK — Linwood Middle School has been selected as the recipient of the 2010 Paula Helen Stanley FidelityAward from the International Alliance for Invitational Education. The Fidelity Award is designed to recognize schools throughout the world that have previously received the institution’s Inviting School Award and have worked to continue to keep the spirit…
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Burglary suspect arrested in So. Brunswick
SOUTH BRUNSWICK — A fugitive wanted in Maryland for burglary was arrested Sunday by local authorities after he was caught allegedly snooping in a South Brunswick hotel room, police said. The investigation commenced after the suspect allegedly burglarized a woman’s room in the Marriott Residence Inn on Route 1 at 6:30 a.m. Sunday. Police later…
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NAMI looking for parents to teach
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of North Brunswick is looking for parents of children who had mental health symptoms before age 18 to become NAMI basics teachers. There will be a six-week course and a weekend training session this summer. The program is for anyone interested in helping other parents learn what you…
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Middlesex County recognizes 20th anniversary of ADA
Middlesex County officials will mark the 20th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) with a proclamation declaring their “recommitment” to the act. The proclamation, to be presented July 15, is part of the “2010 by 2010” campaign spearheaded by the National ADA Symposium. The drive seeks to generate 2,010 proclamations…
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Federal grant to aid Rutgers’ ocean research
NEW BRUNSWICK — The National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has awarded $1,786,000 in federal funding to Rutgers University for coastal ocean observation. The grant will help Rutgers conduct ocean research on the environment, economy and safety impacts on the mid-Atlantic. “This funding will help ensure that Rutgers continues to lead in researching the environmental…
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Photographs sought for contest
The Freehold Soil Conservation District is seeking photographs of the natural environments found in Middlesex and Monmouth counties. Wildlife, landscapes, natural resources, agriculture, waterscapes and conservation practices are suitable subjects. Photo location, landmark, town or address should be included with entry. The contest is open to anyone age 18 or over as of Sept. 30,…
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Organic products for lawn, home available
MILLTOWN — The Lawrence Brook Watershed Partnership (LBWP), a local environmental group, is once again holding its organic chemical-free lawn and home cleaning products and natural pest control products. The products are available for purchase from 10 a.m. to noon each Saturday at 85 Washington Avenue, Milltown. A mission of the LBWP is to reduce…
