Category: Sentinel-NBS News
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S.B. board approves expansion of YMCA
BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — The South Brunswick Family YMCA recently gained approval for an addition that would more than double the size of its existing facility. The South Brunswick Planning Board voted unanimously in favor of the YMCA’s preliminary and final site plan at its March 4 meeting. The YMCA is…
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Md. woman allegedly pursues cop with her car
SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Police recently arrested and charged a 39-year-old Maryland woman with aggravated assault. Patrol officers were dispatched to Acme Nissan on Route 130 in response to a reported dispute at 9:30 p.m. March 5, according to a press release from Sgt. Jim Stoddard of the South Brunswick Police Department. When Patrolman Michael Urstadt…
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ERIC SUCAR staff Rachel Maisonet (l-r), Lindsey Mykietyn and Sarah Kessler prepare their rope runners during the Girl Scouts Rope Runners event, held at Parsons Elementary School in North Brunswick on March 6. More than 40 Scouts, with the help of their father or other significant male in their lives, designed wooden objects that they…
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S.B. officials say no to business in residential zone
Council unanimously reverses Zoning Board decision BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer South Brunswick Township officials recently reversed a decision that would allow a local business owner to operate a store out of her home. The Township Council reversed a Zoning Board decision that was made in December, which allowed Giselle Dance Wear LLC owner Victoria…
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Bill could allow conversion of age-restricted housing
N.B. officials strongly oppose process that would benefit developers BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Officials in North Brunswick are in high opposition to legislation that could allow age-restricted housing units to be converted to non-age-restricted units without any public input. The legislation could be passed as early as Monday, with the bill going to Gov.…
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Wine making is hot despite ‘Chile’ atmosphere
The Grape Escape will showcase Chilean grapes during open house March 19 GBY BETH EISEN Staff Writer Grapes from the Colchagua Valley in Chile will be bottled in the U.S. for the first time this spring at The PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR staff Customers work on a large number of wine bottles at The Grape…
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GETTING READY FOR SPRING SPORTS – Advertorial
By Gloria Averbuch GETTING READY FOR SPRING SPORTS – Advertorial Advertorial GETTING READY FOR SPRING SPORTS By Gloria Averbuch It’s time to brush off the remnants of winter, and get ready to play! Whether your athlete has been active or not, here are some helpful steps to get ready for spring. Take Advantage of Transition…
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New principal to take over Brooks Crossing
BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — The new principal of a district elementary school is working toward a seamless transition into the beginning of her term as the school’s leader next month. The district recently promoted Assistant Principal Jodi W. Mahoney to the principal position at Brooks Crossing Elementary School that longtime South…
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In the Service
Air Force Airman Jevgenijs Komorockis has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. A 2008 graduate of South Brunswick High School, he is the son of Irene and stepson of Michael Ruzhansky of the Dayton section of South Brunswick. William O’Byrne, North Brunswick, has been promoted to the rank…
