Category: Sentinel-NBS News
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Gas station attendant robbed
NORTH BRUNSWICK – The BP gas station on Route 1 was the scene of an armed robbery on Monday night. At 9:09 p.m., a black male wearing a hooded sweatshirt reportedly entered the station, put his hand in his pocket and demanded money from the gas attendant, a 54-year-old male from Edison, according to Lt.…
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Farewell dinner for rabbi slated for June 8
Congregation B’nai Tikvah, 1001 Finnegan’s Lane, North Brunswick, will hold a farewell dinner for Rabbi David M. Eligberg and his family June 8, with a cocktail hour from 7-8 p.m., and dinner at 8 p.m. The rabbi and his family are leaving the temple after 11 years. Cost for the catered event is $59, and…
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Ex-gang member dispels the life’s ‘cool’ image
BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer BY JENNIFER AMATOStaff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK – Nearly half of the 100 seventh-graders present at the assembly raised their hands when asked if they know someone who is in a gang. “Gang members hate what I do. They take lives and I’m saving lives.” “Earl,” an inmate at Northern State…
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On the moo-ve
MIGUEL JUAREZ staff Stephen Mihalenko, 5, and his friends dance with the Chik-Fil-A mascot at a block party held for the residents of Berdine’s Corner in North Brunswick on Saturday. The first gathering in a series of upcoming block parties allowed residents to discuss their neighborhood concerns with members of each township department.
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Judd School tunes out airwaves, picks up books
BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer BY JENNIFER AMATOStaff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK – Instead of screaming, Judd Elementary School read for ice cream last month. To celebrate their accomplishments during TV Turnoff Week, which was held nationally from April 24-30, the school’s Parent-Teacher Organization held an ice cream party on May 18. Collectively, the students from…
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Police recognized for their actions on duty
BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer BY JENNIFER AMATOStaff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK – The township Police Department held a ceremony on May 18 to honor its fallen heroes and recognize current police officers for their courage and dedication to the force. “Every year it is an honor to represent the community … and I strive for…
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Exhibit shows off works of special needs students
‘Different Views II’ product of Rec. Dept. photography course BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer BY CHRIS GAETANOStaff Writer On Sunday, a class of young photographers exposed South Brunswick residents to a perspective not often seen. Students showcased their photography work as the culmination of their eight-week-young photographers class, sponsored by the township Recreation Department. The…
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N.B. Zoning Board agrees to televise its meetings
BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer BY JENNIFER AMATOStaff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK – Lights. Camera. Action! As of this month, the Zoning Board of Adjustment meetings will be televised the third Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. on cable Channel 22. In a 7-2 vote on May 11, the board agreed to complete nearly a…
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Senior center to offer trips, talks during June
South Brunswick Senior Center, 540 Ridge Road, Monmouth Junction, has announced registration is now open for a South Brunswick Office on Aging trip to the Rutgers University Geology Museum June 14. The museum features exhibits on geology and anthropology, with an emphasis on the natural history of New Jersey. The museum is free, and participants…
