Category: Sentinel-NBS News
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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…
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Survey says N.J. residents want slots at racetracks
New Jerseyans are in favor of adding slot machines to the Meadowlands and other existing racetracks in the state, according to a recent poll by Fairleigh Dickinson University’s PublicMind. Voters support the proposal to expand slots to the Meadowlands 52 percent to 37 percent. Among those who consider themselves independent voters, the rate of support…
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Assistance available for postpartum issues
The New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services wants residents to know that help is available for women who are suffering with postpartum mood issues. Among the babies born in the United States every year, 35 percent are born from the beginning of June through the end of September. For every eight in 10…
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L’Oreal workers make up ways to help community
Employees volunteer their time on 15 different projects BY KERRI McCUNE Correspondent SOUTH BRUNSWICK — On June 23, 150 employees of L’Oréal in South Brunswick stepped out of the office to spend some time at Woodlot Park to give back to the community. Employees worked on 15 different projects, including cleaning up the property, creating…
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Graduation
A faculty member greets graduates as they make their way to their seats during the commencement ceremony for South Brunswick High School, held at the Sun National Bank Center in Trenton June 21. See story, page 3.
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‘Regular’ girl battles irregular circumstances
Te’ La Curtis-Lee survives thyroid cancer to perform in ‘Rent’ at NJPAC Kerri McCune NORTH BRUNSWICK — “I’m plain! I’m regular,” 19-year-old Te’ La Curtis-Lee humbly declared. This singer, actress, college student and cancer survivor is a lot of things, but she is far from plain. Curtis-Lee was diagnosed with thyroid cancer when she was…
