Category: Sentinel-NBS News
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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…
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Men in blue supporting Irish green
Bill McElarney named Irishman of the Year by Central Jersey Police Emerald Society BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Bill McElarney’s paternal great-grandfather Thomas left Ireland in 1857 as an 11-year-old boy. Thomas’ parents decided they wanted to make a better life for their only child. They settled in Boston and eventually moved down to central…
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So. Bruns. looks toward cuts to deal with slash in state aid
BY JENNIFER BOOTON Staff Writer South Brunswick will have to sustain its operations through the end of the school year without the use of the state aid it had anticipated. Gov. Chris Christie froze $475 million in state aid to New Jersey schools, ordering districts last month to use their surplus funds for the remainder…
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Cornfield may soon host commercial buildings
Retail buildings, office, small warehouse proposed BY JENNIFER BOOTON Staff Writer Afew commercial and light industrial buildings may soon be constructed on what is now a cornfield off Cranbury- South River Road in South Brunswick. Developer Mike Volovnik, a Monmouth Junction resident, is hoping to rezone the land located at the intersection of Cranbury-South River…
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Puppeteering
Top: Tejas Chaudhari (l-r), Ritiesh Chandwadkar and Aanya Puri, all of South Brunswick, enjoy the “Sitting in My Box” and “Cock-a-Moo-Moo” shows during performances by the South Brunswick Puppeteers at the South Brunswick Library on Friday. Bottom: An enthusiastic crowd was on hand to enjoy the performances. PHOTOS BY SCOTT FRIEDMAN
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Law tosses lifeline to underage drinkers
Friends of ill person will receive immunity if they call for help and remain at the scene BY AMY ROSEN Staff Writer The serious ramifications of the underage drinking problem that exists in New Jersey reach far and wide, ranging from inappropriate behavior that leads to trouble, and in some instances, to death. A bill…
