Category: Sentinel-NBS News
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Staff cuts definite if state aid is slashed in So. Bruns.
BY JENNIFER BOOTON Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Hundreds of staff may be cut from the South Brunswick school district next year to deal with a slash in state aid. Gov. Chris Christie gave an executive order last month to freeze $475 million in state aid for the remainder of the school year. The loss…
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Sentinel Actors, ‘Fiddler’ share common theme: Tradition
BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Bruce Chandlee has been involved in theater all his life. He worked with Goldie Hawn and Christopher Reeve when they were younger, and he put in his own time in professional theater in Kentucky and Virginia. Tevye the dairyman, portrayed by Joe Conti, tells his story during the production…
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Postal service, police warn of dangers of frauds, scams
BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — A young woman who has never been to Australia sends $3,500 to Australia to pay taxes on the lottery she was told she won. A 92-year-old woman lets two familiar faces into her house because they claim to be her great-nieces, but they steal money and jewelry.…
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Bizarre creatures, funny animals illustrate day
Author-illustrator John Steven Gurney speaks about his career BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer John Steven Gurney took the cap off a black marker and walked toward an easel. He drew an uppercase U, followed by two little squares above. Adding a mustache and a funny mouth, a face began to form. He drew an oval…
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Illegal aliens not eligible for affordable housing in S.B.
BY JENNIFER BOOTON Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — South Brunswick may soon require affordable housing applicants to provide proof that they are legal residents of the United States. Though the township has always required applicants to do so, a new ordinance soon to be passed by the Township Council will officially mandate applicants to provide…
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When in Rome
Vito Puleio (center), president of the North Brunswick Italian American Social Club, delivered a check for $25,000 to Massimo Cialente (r), mayor of L’Aquila, Italy, and Luigi Lombardo (l), council president of the city, in November. The city suffered devastating effects from an earthquake last spring, during which 290 people died and approximately 40,000 people…
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Think bald eagles when filing state income taxes
Residents can help protect New Jersey’s bald eagles and other endangered wildlife when they file their state income tax form this year. Residents should look for Line 57 — the New Jersey Endangered Wildlife Fund — on the NJ 1040 income tax form, or remind their tax preparers that they want to make a contribution,…
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‘George Segal Everyman’
The Monmouth Museum is hosting a series of events in conjunction with an exhibit of works by internationally acclaimed artist George Segal, a longtime resident of South Brunswick who died in 2000. “Self-portrait with George Segal, 1990” “George Segal Everyman: Sculpture, Paintings and Drawings” offers a diverse overview of the late artist’s career and features…
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NBTHS reacting to speculation of removal of football coach
Students and parents are showing support for Mark Zielinski through protests, Facebook Jennifer Amato NORTH BRUNSWICK — Parents and students at North Brunswick Township High School are showing support for head football coach Mark Zielinski, based upon speculation that he is not being recommended to remain as a football coach next year. Superintendent of Schools…
