Category: Sentinel-NBS News
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Vets told if they don’t ask, they won’t receive
County holding forums to familiarize veterans with benefits they’re entitled to BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer BY CHRIS GAETANOStaff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK – The township hosted representatives from four different organizations to better acquaint local veterans with the benefits available to them. On May 3 at the senior center, county officials brought together Gary Engler…
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Bills would let school districts reject bus cos.
BY DAN NEWMAN Staff Writer BY DAN NEWMANStaff Writer MIDDLETOWN – In response to more than one recent incident involving school bus companies, two area legislators have joined forces to unveil a bipartisan, seven-bill package aimed at making transportation safer for students. Assemblywoman Amy Handlin (R-Monmouth/Middlesex) and Assembly-woman Linda Greenstein (D-Middlesex/Mercer) are co-sponsoring the bills,…
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On Campus
Gregory Hirrschoff, North Brunswick, has been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Berklee College of Music, Boston. He is the son of Karen and Carl Hirrschoff. Gabrielle Wierzbicki, Kendall Park section of South Brunswick, has been named to the dean’s list in the School of Health Sciences and Human Performance for…
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County seeks high school, college students for corps
NEW BRUNSWICK – Middlesex County teenagers interested in working to improve and preserve area parks this summer can apply now for positions with the Middlesex County Youth Conservation Corps. The corps, which was established last year by county officials, uses youth employment to work on the more than 6,000 acres of county-owned open space. Its…
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County program could mean ‘greener’ future
Local officials meet to discuss county’s sustainability plan BY TOM CAIAZZA Staff Writer BY TOM CAIAZZAStaff Writer “We are all starting together to work toward these designations. Don’t feel like you’re late out of the box.” – James Polos EDISON – Middlesex County is coming out of its industrial past and trading concrete gray for…
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Official: Healthy lawn should come naturally
N.B. environmental chairman offers tips for eco-friendly landscaping BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer BY JENNIFER AMATOStaff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK – Mother Nature is often blamed for heat waves, winter blizzards and western tornadoes. However, letting nature take over can result in beautiful and environmentally beneficial landscaping. According to Mark Hommer of the North Brunswick Environmental…
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First-class mail stamp price to rise to 41 cents
New postage rates go into effect on Monday, May 14, including a 2-cent increase in the price of a first-class mail stamp. Post offices nationwide are now selling the new 41-cent stamps and also 1- and 2-cent stamps for customers who still have a supply of 39-cent stamps, according to a press release from the…
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Shuttle service seen as a boon for local business
BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer BY CHRIS GAETANOStaff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Mayor Frank Gambatese implored South Brunswick business leaders to increase their community involvement during his annual State of the Township address. The May 1 speech was part of the second annual Industry and Commerce Commission luncheon where state, county and local officials heard…
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N.B. board accepts $350K budget cut
Pres. says savings won’t impact class size or curriculum BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer BY JENNIFER AMATOStaff Writer North Brunswick’s 2007-08 school year budget has officially been decreased by $350,000. The Township Council passed a resolution on Monday supporting the reduction, which was then approved by the Board of Education at a special meeting on…
