Category: Sentinel-NBS News
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Dems place ethics, tax reforms among top issues
Greenstein, Hamilton Councilman Benson seek Assembly seats in D-14 BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer BY CHRIS GAETANOStaff Writer “I believe politics can be a positive force for change. Politicians, one at a time, have to work to change the perception that they’re all bad.” — Linda Greenstein (The following is part of a series of…
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Duo does whatever floats their parade boat
Local men work day and night to replicate the Santa Maria BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer BY JENNIFER AMATOStaff Writer JEFF GRANIT staff Robert Muscarella (r), with the help of Louie Juarez, is rebuilding the Santa Maria float for the Italian-American Social Club of North Brunswick’s Columbus Day parade on Oct. 9. NORTH BRUNSWICK —…
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Youth Council hopes to throw elders a curve
Trash talk abounds on eve of Heritage Day Wiffle ball contest BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer BY JENNIFER AMATOStaff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — North Brunswick will have its own version of the Yankees-Red Sox series this weekend. The Township Council will face off against the Youth Council during a game of Wiffle ball Saturday as…
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Gang tip line considered in North Brunswick
BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer BY JENNIFER AMATOStaff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — Two public safety items were discussed as part of the Township Council’s workshop meeting on Monday. Councilwoman Cathy Nicola suggested a tip line for the township to anonymously report suspicious gang related activities. The idea was mentioned at a gang prevention seminar she,…
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South Brunswick helps hurricane-torn town
BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer BY CHRIS GAETANOStaff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — When Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast, the residents of South Brunswick Township responded quickly with offers of aid. Religious and civic organizations, schools and businesses, and many generous individuals all came through with offers of money, supplies and other help. South Brunswick…
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Flynn, Sinagra vying for 5-year clerk term
BY SETH MANDEL Staff Writer BY SETH MANDELStaff Writer A10-year veteran of the Middlesex County Clerk’s post will be challenged in the Nov. 8 election by a candidate whose past public service includes nine years on his local governing body. Incumbent Democrat Elaine Flynn, seeking a third five-year term, will face Republican Joe Sinagra, a…
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Grandparents respect their juniors at event
BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer BY JENNIFER AMATOStaff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — Senior Center Activity Supervisor Jessica Zink described the scene perfectly: a room full of surrogate grandparents and great grandparents. The North Brunswick Senior Center held a Grandparents Day luncheon on Monday to celebrate the joys of family and togetherness. Rose Sanchez has four…
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Librarian gets the job that she always wanted
BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer BY JENNIFER AMATOStaff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — Cheryl McBride began her second marriage to North Brunswick on Sept. 15. McBride, the new director of the North Brunswick Public Library, began her career in the township as a volunteer in 1968. “I think ever since I was a little girl I…
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DECA raises hurricane aid with sale of crafts
BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer BY JENNIFER AMATOStaff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — The North Brunswick Township High School DECA program for marketing education raised $1,256 for the victims of the hurricanes in the Gulf Coast. “It shows how positive our teenagers can be when they’re given the chance,” marketing coordinator Kathie Malik said. Malik modeled…
