Category: Sentinel-NBS News
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S.B. plays around with the idea of new tennis courts
BY JENNIFER BOOTON Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — The Township Council discussed the necessity of renovating worn-down tennis courts at Woodlot, Kingsley and Heathcote parks last week. The council weighed the options of renovating the old versus building completely new public courts. The issue derived from residents approaching the council members and asking that they…
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N.B. man found guilty of participating in drive-by
NEW BRUNSWICK — Joshua Burgos, 22, of North Brunswick, was convicted on Aug. 12 of taking part in a drive-by shooting that wounded an innocent bystander, according to a release from Middlesex County Prosecutor Bruce J. Kaplan. The intended victim was not injured during the attempted murder, but Burgos was found guilty of conspiracy to…
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Police to target drunk drivers
‘Over the Limit, Under Arrest’ campaign to be held Aug. 21-Sept. 7 Many area police departments will participate in the 2009 “Over the Limit, Under Arrest” campaign Aug. 21-Sept. 7. The campaign helps raise awareness of the dangers of drinking and driving through high-visibility enforcement and public education tools such as posters, banners and mobile…
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Neighborhood social to benefit SMA research
South Brunswick youth battles neuromuscular disease BY JENNIFER BOOTON Staff Writer The family of 10-month-old Raymond Fantel is seeking the community’s support in the effort to find a cure. Raymond Fantel Raymond, whose family lives in South Brunswick, was diagnosed at 4 months old with the genetic disease spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). SMA is a…
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Tour of Ft. Bragg shows true military lifestyle
NBTHS teacher sees condos, fast-food joints BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Robert Goldman, a NBTHS teacher, stands in front of a statue of Col. “Bull” Simons at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. He participated in the Educator Tour, whose purpose is to dispel myths associated with life on military bases. NORTH BRUNSWICK — When people think…
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N.B. proposes 5¢ tax increase
TBY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer The 2010 budget for residents of North Brunswick could carry a 5-cent increase for the calendar year tax rate. The $44.8 million budget could result in an approximate $78 increase on the average assessed home of $157,000. According to Business Administrator Robert Lombard, the biggest contributing factor to the increase…
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S.B. to celebrate India’s Independence Day
Aug. 15 marks the day India separated from Great Britain BY JENNIFER BOOTON Staff Writer South Brunswick will be celebrating India’s Independence Day this Saturday at the YMCA on Culver Road in an attempt to educate and celebrate Indian culture. On Aug. 15, 1947, India finally achieved its independence from Great Britain and became a…
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Cruising through the blues
Local police dept. holds National Night Out to improve community relations BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer During the biggest turnout to date, hundreds of residents came out to support North Brunswick’s celebration of National Night Out on Aug. 4. PHOTOS BY SCOTT FRIEDMAN North Brunswick Mayor Francis “Mac” Womack is in good spirits after getting…
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Local teen will dance her way to Houston
BY JENNIFER BOOTON Staff Writer Francesca Forcella, 16, of South Brunswick, will be joining Houston Ballet II this month. SOUTH BRUNSWICK — It may be the dream of every little girl who has ever twirled around in a pink tutu to one day become a professional ballerina, but for 16- year-old Francesca Forcella, it is…
