Category: Sentinel-NBS News
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N.J.’s governor goes to greener pastures
Codey skips the glitzy casinos and holds party at Irish Pub BY DAN NEWMAN Staff Writer BY DAN NEWMANStaff Writer The Atlantic City Irish Pub was the site of acting Gov. Richard Codey’s party during the 90th annual League of Municipalities Conference. The party drew well over 500 people for the second consecutive year. ATLANTIC…
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Developers may have to post signs on properties
Ordinance may require info on pending projects, dates of public hearings BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer BY CHRIS GAETANOStaff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — The Township Council is considering an ordinance that would require developers with pending land use applications to post signs with details on the projects on the property in question. The signs, which…
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WinterFest next week in North Brunswick
BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer BY JENNIFER AMATOStaff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — It’s that time of year again to walk in a winter wonderland. The township will be hosting its WinterFest 2005 at the municipal building on Monday. “It’s a continuation of Mayor [Francis “Mac”] Womack’s quality of life [initiative],” said Lou Ann Benson, director…
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Hooping it up
SCOTT PILLING staff Nicholas Lupo, 10, works on his dribbling skills as part of the North Brunswick Basketball Association’s clinic held at Linwood Middle School on Nov. 19.
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Mouse pads warn about dangers of drug abuse
Family organized project after losing son to overdose BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer BY JENNIFER AMATOStaff Writer Groundhog Day will never be the same for the Surks family of South Brunswick. On Feb. 2, 2003, Groundhog Day, Mark Surks saw his son for the last time on a gurney in the emergency room with a…
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Holidays tend to be relaxing for EMTs too
BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer BY CHRIS GAETANOStaff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — A typical day working as a volunteer emergency medical technician in South Brunswick might consist of responding to anything from someone who cut his finger to a major industrial accident. Each day is different; responders may sit all day waiting for a call,…
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False alarm ordinance enjoys support of EMTs
Senior facilities face fines for calling 911 on non-emergencies BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer BY CHRIS GAETANOStaff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Local EMTs are applauding a new ordinance that fines nursing homes and assisted living facilities for calling an ambulance for non-emergencies. The ordinance, adopted Nov. 9, will fine facilities a maximum of $1,250 for…
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Holiday charity drive given boost from PBA
BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer BY JENNIFER AMATOStaff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — The township’s Police Benevolence Association (PBA) is living up to its name, as members of Local 160 have decided to donate $5,000 to support the community during this year’s holiday donation drive. Dubbed “Operation Holiday Cheer” by the mayor’s assistant, Janice Larkin, the…
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Gift market raises funds, awareness for charities
BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer BY CHRIS GAETANOStaff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Somewhere in the world, a child will get a video game on Christmas morning. Elsewhere in the world, a child will get cholera on Christmas morning. Somewhere in the world, someone breaks open the champagne. Elsewhere in the world, someone drinks contaminated water.…
