Category: Sentinel-NBS News
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Cyclist riding on a cure for multiple sclerosis
70-year-old awarded for his efforts in annual MS Coast the Coast bike ride BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Sy Levine, a 69-year-old North Brunswick resident, was recently honored for his fundraising efforts for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Over the past 11 years he has raised over $125,000 in support of the Coast the Coast…
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Dog will accompany student in high school
Golden retriever trained to signal for help in event of seizure BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer Katlin Miller, a junior at Spotswood High School, with her new service dog, Greta, who was trained and given to the family by Canine Assistants to assist in the event that Katlin has an epileptic seizure. SPOTSWOOD – A…
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SMART funding solution needed
South Brunswick seeking 100 percent of cost to operate residential buses BY CHRIS MURINO Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Township Manager Matthew Watkins gave an update on the intratownship shuttle bus service that may clear up many of the traffic problems in South Brunswick during Wednesday’s Township Council meeting. SMART, or South Brunswick Municipal Area…
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South Brunswick Twp. reviews its master plan
Very few changes made to document, mostly due to language clarifications BY CHRIS MURINO Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK – A public hearing on the 2007 Master Plan Re-examination Report was held Nov. 8 at the South Brunswick Planning Board meeting, and not many major changes were made to the plan. Township Planning Director Craig Marshall…
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S.B. council hunts for proper organization
Assembly bill could change formation of N.J. Fish and Game Council BY CHRIS MURINO Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK – A controversial Assembly bill that would change the makeup of the New Jersey Fish and Game Council has both sides dubbing the argument “The Battle of Monmouth.” Hopefully this fight won’t be as bloody. Assembly Bill…
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One, two, tree
ANDREW MILLER staff North Brunswick Department of Parks Supervisor Carmine DeMilio (l) and maintenance worker Matt Lyman plant one of three trees on Monday that were donated to the township through an Adopt-a-Tree program for the Community Park. The township also celebrated the dedication of the new parks maintenance facility and the completion of two…
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The glass is half-full for drinking prevention
N.B. Municipal Alliance deters underage drinking with bracelets, pledges BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK – If You Use, You Lose. This message was brought to Linwood Middle School last week in an attempt by the township Municipal Alliance Committee to deter underage drinking. Councilwoman Cathy Nicola, who is the council liaison to the…
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Play ball!
ANDREW MILLER staff Two girls’ softball fields have been constructed at the North Brunswick Community Park on Route 130, part of an initiative to enhance youth sports for all athletes in town.
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Artist’s work reflects use of early sunlight
Edward Hughes uses natural light for photos BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Edward Hughes is an early riser. He wakes up before sunrise, arriving at a set location as the sun is just progressing into the sky. He sets up his camera on the top of his truck and waits for the reflection of the…
