Category: Sentinel-NBS News
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Hazardous materials training class offered
BY JOHN DUNPHY Staff Writer BY JOHN DUNPHYStaff Writer EDISON – Instead of a Whopper, how about trying out a HAZWOPER? The Edison Wetlands Association environmental group offers a 40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) recertification and awareness level training twice a year, said David Wheeler, EWA operations director. The environmental group will…
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New Jersey gets its first ‘Parade of Ponds’
Public invited to tour water gardens at 18 homes Saturday A brass heron looks over a water garden that includes two waterfalls, fish, aquatic plants and a meandering stream with a stepping stone path. The eco-system pond is among 18 open to the public as part of this Saturday’s “Parade of Ponds.” Call it an…
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Chief helps thwart TV theft
BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer BY CHRIS GAETANOStaff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK – A theft at a township warehouse was foiled on July 21, and Police Chief Ray Hayducka was among the officers who made the arrest. According to police reports, on Friday morning, a manager of the Allied Marketing warehouse on Abeel Road noticed Kenneth…
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STEVE M. BARON At about 6 p.m. July 20, a Honda Pilot struck a telephone pole and rolled over on Route 130 near Route 32. The driver of the vehicle was extricated by the Monmouth Junction Fire Department and transported to the hospital by a local first aid squad. South Brunswick police investigated the accident…
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Man indicted for work thefts
BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer BY CHRIS GAETANOStaff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK – A township man charged with defrauding his employer out of about $20,000 was indicted by a grand jury on June 15. James Woisznies, 38, faces charges of forgery, credit card fraud, and two counts of theft by deception. If convicted, he faces up…
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A carnevale-like atmosphere in N.B.
Event celebrates Italian heritage for 20th year BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer BY JENNIFER AMATOStaff Writer STEVE BARON Fair-goers take a spin on one of the many rides featured at Carnevale Italiano, held last week by the Italian-American Social Club of North Brunswick. For local residents of Italian heritage, the next best thing to Italy…
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Gov. Corzine enacts tan ban for minors
Salon workers view new law positively BY JESSICA SMITH Correspondent BY JESSICA SMITHCorrespondent “There are some indications that it could be harmful to individuals of that age; that ultraviolet radiation could pose a greater threat to them.” – Sam Thompson Gov. Jon Corzine signed legislation July 19 prohibiting the use of tanning salons by minors…
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Matrix reloaded
SCOT PILING staff The South Brunswick Planning Board approved a new Matrix warehouse to replace this former pesticide factory on Stults Road. S.B. approves Matrix sister warehouse at ex-pesticide factory site BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer Hailing the application as “beautiful” and “beneficial,” the South Brunswick Planning Board unanimously approved a 407,400-square-foot warehouse to be…
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A watershed moment
Aussie shatters 81-year record for NYC-Sandy Hook swim BY DAN NEWMAN Staff Writer BY DAN NEWMANStaff Writer SCOTT PILLING staff Tammy van Wisse is greeted by members of the Middletown Swim and Tennis Club after arriving in Sandy Hook following her 22-mile swim from Battery Park. Summertime traffic on a Friday? Tammy van Wisse just…
