Category: Sentinel-NBS News
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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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SCOTT PILLING staff Raider Robotix team members (l to r) Neil Parikh, Corey Balint and Vishal Ramani, review their robot’s functions. The team compiled a 45-5 season record and placed second at the world robotics championship at the Georgia Dome at the end of April. See page 3 for story.
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N.B. school budget clipped by $2.35M
Property owners will see 25-cent hike to tax rate BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer BY JENNIFER AMATOStaff Writer A $2.35 million reduction to the school budget was approved by the North Brunswick Township Council Monday night. The cuts, which stemmed mostly from the administrative area, are expected to reduce the original general fund tax levy…
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VanDyke farm put on endangered list
Preservation N.J. sees site as in immediate threat of development BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer BY CHRIS GAETANOStaff Writer Efforts to preserve the 300-year-old VanDyke farm have gained the attentions of Preservation New Jersey, which has placed the South Brunswick property on its list of the top 10 most endangered historic sites this year. The…
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Judd students take on Science Day challenges
BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer BY JENNIFER AMATOStaff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK – Siemens electronics and engineering company offered an egg-citing and educational program for the fifth-graders of Judd Elementary School on Tuesday. The New York City-based company, with two offices in New Jersey, gave students the chance to develop a casing made of popsicle sticks,…
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Board feels ordinance reduces its independence
Twp. officials disagreed with board’s inquiry of Pigeon Swamp runoff BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer BY CHRIS GAETANOStaff Writer “I asked him specifically to inform you, and if he didn’t do that, that’s his problem and that’s a problem we’ll have to address.” – Frank Gambatese South Brunswick mayor SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Despite heated protests…
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SCOTT PILLING staff Mendel Azimov, 6, reaches for a Frisbee during the Lag BaOmer festivities at the Chabad Jewish Center of South Brunswick in North Brunswick on Tuesday.
