Category: Sentinel-NBS News
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Council backs its mayor
Johnson says she’s not surprised by the four Democrats’ endorsement BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer BY CHRIS GAETANOStaff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK – The Township Council has unanimously endorsed current Mayor Frank Gambatese in the June 6 Democratic primary. The endorsement was in the form of a letter that urged all Democrats and independent voters to…
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Sun National Bank robbed
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – A bank robber is on the run from both the South Brunswick Police and the FBI after a robbery in Kendall Park on Monday. At 2:45 p.m., the robber, wearing a baseball cap, hooded sweatshirt and jeans, approached the counter at the Sun National Bank on Route 27 and used a written…
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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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Burglary victim arrested for marijuana possession
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – A burglary investigation turned into a drug investigation at a township man’s home on Friday. According to police, Robert Fleishman’s home on Friendship Road was broken into when he was out of the house sometime between 7:30 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. When he came home Friday afternoon and noticed the break-in, he…
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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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Yoga, book sale, origami at library during June
South Brunswick Public Library will offer its new six-week session of beginner and intermediate yoga June 1-July 6 Thursdays from 7-8:30 p.m. Fee is $55, and attendees should wear loose clothing and bring an exercise mat. The Friends of the South Brunswick Public Library will hold its “Hot Books in the Summer Sun” book sale…
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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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Class finds toy-building is more than child’s play
BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer BY JENNIFER AMATOStaff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK – Linwood Middle School is piloting a science and engineering program in the eighth grade in conjunction with Stevens Institute, Columbia University and the New Jersey Department of Education. Since March, teacher Danita Guarino has been leading her 85 students in “Engineering Our Future:…
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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…
