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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Life teaches ‘If you can think it, you can be it’
After many tribulations, S.B. woman tries hand at motivational speaking BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer BY JENNIFER AMATOStaff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — As Emilia Flowers sat at her desk at Work Out World in North Brunswick on Friday, dressed in a sweatsuit borrowed from her daughter, her smile and bright eyes were visible from across…
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N.B. council considering 7¢ tax hike
Budget includes facility, equipment upgrades BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer BY JENNIFER AMATOStaff Writer The projected tax increase for North Brunswick’s fiscal year 2006 municipal budget is 7 cents, pending an application for extraordinary aid from the state. The budget is based on continued progress and fiscal restraint, according to the presentation at the Township…
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SCOTT PILLING staff North Brunswick High School’s Saro Terpanjian (14) squares off against South Brunswick’s Shane Foley during the Raiders’ 2-0 victory over the Vikings on Sept. 15. For more, see Sports.
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Affordable housing changes adopted
So. Bruns. specifies requirements for new developments BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer BY CHRIS GAETANOStaff Writer The South Brunswick Township Council adopted an ordinance last week that will provide more affordable housing as the municipality develops and grows. According to the ordinance, for every eight housing units produced at the market rate, the developer is…
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European art form rubs resident the right way
No. Bruns. man copies centuries-old brass using wax and paper BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer BY JENNIFER AMATOStaff Writer Above, Steve Shaw displays a completed brass rubbing in the traditional form of white wax on black paper. At right, Shaw demonstrates the process of brass rubbing at his home studio in North Brunswick last week.…
