Category: Sentinel-NBS News
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N.B. approves ordinance to regulate clothing bins
BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer JENNIFER AMATO A new North Brunswick ordinance is designed to regulate clothing bins like the ones near CVS on Route 1 and Commerce Boulevard. Owners must keep the bins and surrounding area clean and litter free. NORTH BRUNSWICK — The Township Council approved an ordinance Oct. 19 that allows the…
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Performance examines consequences of gang life
BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — To show students the impact that gangs can have on a multitude of lives, the North Brunswick Township Police Department and the North Brunswick Municipal Alliance Committee hosted a viewing of the play “One Hour 2 Live” at Linwood Middle School on Oct. 20. “One Hour 2…
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Four So. Brunswick officers promoted to sergeant
BY JENNIFER BOOTON Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Four local police officers were promoted to the rank of sergeant this month after several retirements had left a void in the South Brunswick Police Department. Sgts. John Klemas, Kenneth Drost, Dale Owens and James Ryan were sworn in to their new positions at an Oct. 16…
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NBTHS student finds his way
Richard Ebright participates in orienteering trials BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — Baseball. Football. Basketball. Hockey. October brings forth a myriad of wellknown, popular sports. However, recently a different sport was brought to light: orienteering. Township resident Richard Ebright was recognized as the September Scholar Athlete Artist by the North Brunswick Department of…
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Reader on the roof
Gwen Waxman, the vice principal of Greenbrook Elementary School in Kendall Park, read Maurice Sendak’s “Where the Wild Things Are” from the school’s rooftop on Oct. 22 as an agreement with students who participated in a “Reach for the Stars” fundraiser held for two weeks in September. Waxman challenged students to read a minimum of…
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Local learning center celebrates 10 years in business
Kiddie Kingdom on Route 130 offers childcare, education BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer PHOTOS BY JENNIFER AMATO Kiddie Kingdom in North Brunswick is celebrating 10 years of child care and education for infants and toddlers (left), as well as for older children (right). NORTH BRUNSWICK — The reality of having a close-knit family has expanded…
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North Brunswick marks 230th anniversary with gala
Small-business owners recognized for their contributions to the community BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK – The sights, sounds and images of North Brunswick were the focus of the town’s 230th anniversary gala, coordinated by Michael Hritz and Richard Liguori at the East Brunswick Hilton on Friday. The purpose was to celebrate the rich…
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Nov. 4 fundraiser to support multiple sclerosis research
Stephen K. Jones, of S.B., will be honored for his work at RWJUH BY JENNIFER BOOTON Staff Writer Stephen K. Jones SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Stephen K. Jones, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) in New Brunswick and 12-year resident of Kendall Park, has been named the Humanitarian Honoree…
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N.J. open space question officially on Nov. 3 ballot
On Aug. 18, Gov. Jon Corzine signed legislation that puts a public question on the Nov. 3 statewide ballot to let voters decide whether to continue the state’s efforts to preserve clean water, fish and wildlife habitat, working farms, historic places, and forests. On June 25, the New Jersey Assembly and Senate approved the legislation…
