Category: Sentinel-NBS News

  • Dems seeking to stay the course in county

    BY SUE M. MORGAN Staff Writer BY SUE M. MORGANStaff Writer If the Republicans held all seven seats on the Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders, they would never complain about one-party control, says one Democratic freeholder candidate. New Brunswick City Council Vice President Blanquita Valenti believes that an official’s dedication to constituents, and not…

  • Wave of patriotism inspired photographer

    Molinari exhibit on display at No. Brunswick municipal building BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer This photograph of a Ferris wheel on the Atlantic City boardwalk is on display at the North Brunswick Municipal Building in Madeline Molinari’s exhibit, “So Far.” NORTH BRUNSWICK — Madeline Michelle Molinari describes creativity as a blessing.…

  • Report: Andrews crash handled fairly

    Independent review by Prosecutor Independent reviewby Prosecutor’s Office supports police actions BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer An independent review reportedly cleared local police of any wrongdoing in their investigation into a North Brunswick Township official’s car crash. The Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office reviewed North Brunswick Township Police Department procedures in investigating an Oct. 3 hit-and-run accident…

  • Candidates offer traffic, tax plans

    Both parties agree on need for local road improvements BY MELISSA CIFELLI Staff Writer With the days to the election winding down, the candidates have proposed plans to alleviate South Brunswick’s traffic woes while maintaining a lean budget for residents. The Republicans and Democrats are in agreement on the effects of the design of Route…

  • Photo

    FARRAH MAFFAI staff Linwood Middle School student Alex Herbst, 11, and Millie Galasso play cards at the Senior Housing Complex in North Brunswick on Friday. See page 16 for story.

  • Findlay wouldn’t rib you about his BBQ

    To former minister turned chef, cooking is a way of life PHOTOSBYJEFF GRANIT staff Above, new Red River BBQ restaurant partners Marco Velez (l) and creator Rusty Findlay. At left, the new Red River BBQ restaurant brings a touch of the Midwest to South Brunswick. SOUTH BRUNSWICK — A taste of the Midwest. Rusty Findlay…

  • Council candidates favor campaign finance reform

    BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — Pay-to-play and ethics reform questions dominated the Township Council candidate debate. During the debate, Republicans Gregg Rubenstein and Pat Melanson squared off against Democrats Ralph Andrews and Cathy Nicola on ethics reform in the local government, a hot topic at council meetings for…

  • S. Bruns. police search for burglary suspects

    BY MELISSA CIFELLI Staff Writer BY MELISSA CIFELLIStaff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Police are investigating a string of what they believe are related burglaries. According to a press release, four South Brunswick homes located on Henderson and Old Beekman roads were targeted. The first burglary occurred on Oct. 4 on Old Beekman Road, the second…

  • Man dies in fall from tree

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK — A South Brunswick resident died over the weekend after falling down while doing yardwork. According to South Brunswick Detective James Ryan, the victim, John Rock, 61, was attempting to cut a tree limb from his property Sunday afternoon. Rock, according to Ryan, was standing on a ladder nearly 35 feet in the…