Category: Sentinel-NBS News
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N.B. collecting donations for Haiti earthquake victims
BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — Several local organizations in North Brunswick are holding events and donation collections to benefit the victims of the earthquakes and aftershocks in Haiti over the past couple of weeks. • Kiddie Academy of North Brunswick, 2239 Route 1 south, is collecting warmweather clothing and nonperishable food items.…
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Senator’s bill proposes putting end to COAH
Towns would be authorized to plan for development of affordable housing BY MARK ROSMAN Abill that would abolish the state Council on Affordable Housing (COAH) has been introduced in the state Senate as S-1. The bill was introduced in a Senate session that was held after Gov. Chris Christie was inaugurated on Jan. 19. Sen.…
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Singing valentines
Chloe Colgan of Monroe (l-r), Joanne Deibert of Metuchen, Mary McCarthy of Hillsborough and Courtney Rose of North Brunswick are members of the Jersey Harmony Chorus of Sweet Adelines International, who are preparing to deliver singing valentines in four-part harmony Feb. 12-14. The chorus is offering valentines featuring barbershop quartets singing two love songs to…
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S.B. council discusses water department deficit
Twelve percent increase in water and sewer rates could recoup $800,000 deficit BY JENNIFER BOOTON Staff Writer The South Brunswick Township Council discussed various ways to tackle a nearly $800,000 deficit in the Water and Sewer Department during the council’s public meeting Jan. 12. Township officials, including Chief Financial Officer Joe Monzo, suggested a possible…
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Dance competition
SCOTT FRIEDMAN Junior Adrienne Greco, 17, leads the South Brunswick High School junior varsity pom team during the Battle of the Northeast dance competition at the high school on Sunday.
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NBTHS students are up for ‘The Challenge’
Episode of quiz show to air on MSG Varsity Jan. 28 BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer North Brunswick Township High School (NBTHS) will be featured on the first program of the 13th season of “The Challenge” quiz show, to air on Cablevision’s iO TV MSG Varsity Channel 14. North Brunswick Township High School participated in…
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Teen groups, Black History events at library
The Teen Writing Group at South Brunswick Public Library, 110 Kingston Lane, Monmouth Junction, will form Jan. 27, and meet 5-6 p.m. the fourth Wednesday of each month during the school year. South Brunswick Puppeteers are seeking volunteers in grades five through 12 who love performing for children. Practice is once weekly. Youth Advisory Council…
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Murder suspect indicted for desecrating human remains
Michael A. Maltese already charged with strangling his parents to death in 2008 BY JENNIFER BOOTON SOUTH BRUNSWICK — A man accused of strangling his parents to death and dumping their bodies in a shallow South Brunswick grave was indicted last week on charges of desecration and disturbing human remains. Michael A. Maltese, 21, was…
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South Brunswick loses lawsuit against developer
South Brunswick Center LLC must prove why zoning protection should last until ‘14 BY JENNIFER BOOTON Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — A lawsuit filed against South Brunswick two years ago involving the township’s decision to not grant an extension on a developer’s agreement was resolved last month in the developer’s favor. South Brunswick Center LLC…
