Category: Sentinel-NBS News
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Public makes proposals for twp.’s master plan
BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer BY JENNIFER AMATOStaff Writer North Brunswick NORTH BRUNSWICK — The strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats in North Brunswick were discussed at the second public input session for the Planning Board’s master plan review on Monday. “The request for proposal that outlines the process is rich in public input. We put…
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S.B. council adopts water rate hike
BY MELISSA CIFELLI Staff Writer BY MELISSA CIFELLIStaff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Water and open space don’t come cheap in South Brunswick. The Township Council on Tuesday passed an ordinance that will increase utility rates by 8 percent. The average customer is expected to pay $2.12 per quarter for water use up to 18,000 gallons.…
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Bible camp brings Africa to So. Bruns.
BY MELISSA CIFELLI Staff Writer BY MELISSA CIFELLIStaff Writer An elephant awaits campers as part of the South Brunswick Christian Fellowship’s Bible Vacation Camp. The camp’s theme is the Serengeti Trek. SOUTH BRUNSWICK — The South Brunswick Christian Fellowship kicked off its annual vacation Bible school this week. This year’s theme, “The Serengeti Trek,” is…
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Public servants honored for personal milestones
BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer BY JENNIFER AMATOStaff Writer North Brunswick NORTH BRUNSWICK — How many people can say they truly love their job? On June 30, Mayor Francis “Mac” Womack, with the help of Council Vice President Bob Davis and Councilwoman Cathy Nicola, handed out service awards to employees celebrating landmark anniversaries in their…
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Basketball charity event a slam dunk
No. Bruns. family raises $26,015 for Make-A-Wish Foundation BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer BY JENNIFER AMATOStaff Writer SCOTT FRIEDMAN Competitors battle it out on the hardcourt for charity during Sunday’s Amore 2v2 Basketball Tournament. In Italian the word “amore” means love. Some people would argue that there is no greater love than of that for…
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How to react in a bank robbery 101
S.B. police advise bankers in light of recent crimes BY MELISSA CIFELLI Staff Writer BY MELISSA CIFELLIStaff Writer South Brunswick police are preparing local bankers for the worst-case scenario.South Brunswick Police Sgt. James Kinard presented a robbery-awareness course to employees of various area banks Tuesday at the South Brunswick Police Department. The course stressed employee…
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Officials’ salaries range from zilch to $75,000
Members of local governing bodies share views on compensation From Brick Township to Edison, salary packages for local elected officials are as varied as their geographical locations. Though some towns offer their mayors and governing-body members what may be considered generous compensation, and others offer little more than a title, most officials contacted by Greater…
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Ever wonder what your elected officials make?
BY JOHN DUNPHY & JENNIFER DOME Staff Writers BY JOHN DUNPHY & JENNIFER DOMEStaff Writers Many residents of the Greater Media Newspapers coverage area were surprised to learn how much, or how little, their mayor and governing body earned, and whether the jobs were full time. In Sayreville, Middlesex County, Dorothy Check guessed that Mayor…
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Officials hope MOM line will be ‘put to bed’
Middlesex leaders say enough time, money BY SETH MANDEL Staff Writer BY SETH MANDELStaff Writer Middlesex County officials are hoping the involvement of the National Park Service will kill an effort to bring new rail service in the region. Reacting to a recent letter from the American Battlefield Protection Program (ABPP), part of the National…
