Category: Sentinel-NBS News

  • Town plans events to honor Dr. King

    BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer Town plans events to honor Dr. King BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — The township invites residents to participate in a Jan. 19 event commemorating the achievements of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. North Brunswick’s Arts and Humanities Committee will present "A Celebration of the Life of…

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    FARRAH MAFFAI staff Goldie Asimov and her daughter, Shani, 2, braid a challah together during an event for mothers and children at the Chabad Center of South Brunswick on Jan. 9.

  • Officials hope economy will look up in 2004

    BY MAURA DOWGIN and COLLEEN LUTOLFStaff Writers BY MAURA DOWGIN and COLLEEN LUTOLF Staff Writers Officials were guardedly optimistic that the local economy will improve in 2004. Carl Spatoro, director of the Middlesex County Department of Economic Development, said the economy and job market are expected to improve in the coming year. Middlesex County "is…

  • Kushner buys 160-unit Cranbury Road property

    EAST BRUNSWICK — Kushner Cos. expanded its presence in Middlesex County recently by acquiring Cranbury Crossing Apartments, located on Cranbury Road near Route 18. The real estate firm purchased the 160-unit luxury garden apartment property from the Sovereign Group in association with K. Hovnanian Investment Properties in a transaction valued in excess of $20 million,…

  • Womack looks to township’s future

    First address calls for cooperation, unification among residents BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — Quoting Charles Dickens, the new mayor urged residents to pioneer a new era by getting more involved in the township’s welfare. Mayor Francis "Mac" Womack quoted the famous author’s words, "Mankind was my business, the…

  • S.B. capt. completes FBI academy course

    Mark Montagna joins top 1 percent ofofficers in the world BY CHARLES W. KIMStaff Writer S.B. capt. completes FBI academy course CHARLES W. KIM South Brunswick police Capt. Mark Montagna proudly displays the yellow brick that proves he beat the tough obstacle course at the FBI National Academy. Mark Montagna joins top 1 percent of…

  • L’Oreal closing to lay off 85

    Rte. 1 facilityshutdown not connected to J&J BY JENNIFER L’Oreal closing to lay off 85 Rte. 1 facility shutdown not connected to J&J JENNIFER KOHLHEPP L’Oreal USA, Route 1 in North Brunswick, will cease operations and close by May 1. BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer When the North Brunswick L’Oreal USA plant on Route 1 closes…

  • County aims to attract boaters to Raritan River

    Does the Raritan River have the potential to be a regional attraction for boaters? With that question in mind, Middlesex County officials are looking for ways to promote their 16-nautical-mile stretch of the river, and have selected locations in towns along its banks as a prime place for recreational boaters to visit. According to the…

  • Violent confrontation occurs during burglary

    Suspect may belinked to fourS. Brunswick burglaries BY VINCENT TODAROStaff Writer Violent confrontation occurs during burglary Suspect may be linked to four S. Brunswick burglaries BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — The most recent victim in a rash of burglaries around Riva Avenue area is an 80-year-old woman who was slightly injured when…