Category: Sentinel-NBS News

  • Freeholders tighten up county ethics rules

    New regulations subject to review by Ethics Board and state officials BY DICK METZGARStaff Writer BY DICK METZGAR Staff Writer New ethics regulations approved last week by the Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders will eliminate nepotism in county government, officials said. In addition, the new regulations also ban no-bid contracts for certain public officials for a…

  • So. Bruns. Library plans

    fund-raising eventsDirector hopes to raise final $200,000 of goal BY CHARLES W. KIMStaff Writer So. Bruns. Library plans CHARLES W. KIM South Brunswick Library Director Lorraine Jackson (r) points to the “Giving Tree,” with a large photo of herself on the left, in the lobby of the Kingston Lane facility. fund-raising events Director hopes to…

  • 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…

  • Former department head moving on

    Human services and recreation mergingto save money BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer Human services and recreation merging to save money BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer Outgoing North Brunswick Township Human Services Director Leslie MacNeill (far right) with her office staff, Giovanna Branciforte (far left), Annette Watts and Kim Mangino. NORTH BRUNSWICK — Leslie MacNeill says she’s…

  • Mall seeks rebirth with supermarket

    Shopping center merchants hopefulfor the future BY CHARLES W. KIMStaff Writer Shopping center merchants hopeful for the future BY CHARLES W. KIM Staff Writer CHARLES W. KIM Masonry workers prepare a new sidewalk at the South Brunswick Square Mall Tuesday. The new walkway is part of the new Stop & Shop supermarket (at left), which…

  • Womack takes charge of township

    Socio named councilpresident; Lyles becomescouncilwoman BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer Socio named council president; Lyles becomes councilwoman BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer Pledging to seek the path that will benefit all residents during his administration, Francis "Mac" Womack became the mayor of North Brunswick on Jan. 1. During the reorganization meeting, township Democrats took complete control…

  • Cable service public hearing Monday

    Town discusses new10-year contractwith Cablevision BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer Town discusses new 10-year contract with Cablevision BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — Residents with comments about their cable service should speak out next week or hold their peace for the next decade. The township will hold a public hearing at 7 p.m. Monday…

  • Snow parking ban approved

    BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — A new ordinance designates some of the township’s roadways as snow emergency streets. Township Council members unanimously approved the ordinance on Dec. 22 that prevents parking on both sides of 17 streets when they are snow covered. Public Works Director Dick Fowler said…

  • Christmas thief hits mayor-elect’s home

    BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer Christmas thief hits mayor-elect’s home BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — A Grinch who took gifts from the mayor-elect’s household could not steal away his family’s Christmas spirit. At a time when he should feel elated about becoming mayor on Jan. 1, Francis "Mac" Womack said, "I feel a…