Category: Sentinel-NBS News
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Despite reservations, board approves temple
Agree facility would be better than multifamily homes tract was zoned for BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer BY CHRIS GAETANOStaff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Deciding that it was the best use for a property too narrow to support the multifamily homes it was zoned for, the Zoning Board approved the construction of a new Hindu…
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Police say difference in radios is loud and clear
New equipment makes it easier for public safety depts. to work together BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer BY JENNIFER AMATOStaff Writer Dispatcher Meredith Speizer uses the new radio equipment purchased for the North Brunswick Department of Public Safety, which now connects the police department, fire departments, first aid squad, Department of Public Works and Department…
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Board names new assist. principal at high school
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – The Board of Education has named Scott Horowitz, the high school’s assistant athletic director, as the new ninth grade assistant principal. He will replace Ray Ivey, who will retire at the end of June. Prior to joining the South Brunswick School District, Mr. Horowitz was employed as a high school English teacher…
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It’s act three for woman in lead role of ‘Mame’
Adult Drama Group focuses on tradition in its 37th year BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer BY JENNIFER AMATOStaff Writer CHRIS KELLY staff Donna Reed, Suzanne Lawrence and Karen Hirrschoff, left to right, rehearse for “Mame,” the 37th annual Adult Drama Group production, which will be held this weekend at the North Brunswick Township High School.…
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No. Bruns. man takes a swing at bat making
Says wood from old, waterlogged trees gives hitters more power BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer BY JENNIFER AMATOStaff Writer JENNIFER AMATO Baseball players Anthony Golba, left, and Brian Schroeder were among the first athletes to try out the new baseball bats created from waterlogged wood from the virgin forests of the Great Lakes region of…
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Rapist sentenced to 80 years in state prison
Bruce Sterling NEW BRUNSWICK – Convicted rapist Bruce Sterling was sentenced to 80 years in prison on Friday for sexually assaulting three women since 2002. The 36-year-old former New Brunswick resident will be eligible for parole after 63 years. He was connected to each of the assaults by DNA evidence, namely saliva, hair and seminal…
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N.B. names February Scholar Award winners
BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer BY JENNIFER AMATOStaff Writer Cristina Borbas NORTH BRUNSWICK – Christina Borbas and Harrison Kaye were honored as February’s Scholar Award recipients at the Township Council meeting on Feb. 20. The program was created to honor students who excel in academics, athletics and/or the arts. Christina Borbas School: North Brunswick Township…
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Holt bill would demand paper record of votes
Once defeated, proposal getting a second look with new Democratic majority BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer BY CHRIS GAETANOStaff Writer Rush Holt A new bill put forth by U.S. Rep. Rush Holt (12th District) would mandate that all electronic voting machines produce a voter-verified paper trail, but some critics have voiced concern over security and…
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World travels added colors to painter’s palette
BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer BY JENNIFER AMATOStaff Writer JENNIFER AMATO Christina Sinha is being featured as the Artist of the Month at the North Brunswick municipal building; her gallery reception will be held Monday. Her Indo-Brazilian Fusion paintings are most influenced by her time spent living in Rio de Janeiro. NORTH BRUNSWICK – The…
