Category: Sentinel-NBS News

  • More soil testing on tap near NBTHS

    Township seekinginformation on original owners BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer Township seeking information on original owners BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — There will be more testing for contaminated soil in the township. The township has approached homeowners near the North Brunswick Township High School on Raider Road, seeking permission to conduct precautionary soil…

  • Summit provides hope for economy

    Leaders addressregional business issues BY CHARLES W. KIMStaff Writer Leaders address regional business issues BY CHARLES W. KIM Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — Those attending an economic summit at the Hilton Tower Center on Route 18 Tuesday said they could leave with a sense of hope. "I’m coming away with a real sense of possibilities…

  • Police help with annual toy drive

    Officials hopeto help 100needy families BY CHARLES W. KIMStaff Writer Officials hope to help 100 needy families BY CHARLES W. KIM Staff Writer South Brunswick police Detective Chris Giampietro, Social Services Director Lou Anne Wolf, Marie Martino and Patrolman Angelo Zecca gather toys for the annual community drive. SOUTH BRUNSWICK — The South Brunswick Police…

  • County vo-tech school slated to open soon

    County vo-tech school slated to open soon PERTH AMBOY — A new high-tech vocational and technical school facility will serve the students of Middlesex County. The new Middlesex County Vocational and Technical High School, on High Street, Perth Amboy, is expected to open in four to six weeks, said Karen McCloud-Hjazeh, superintendent of the schools.…

  • S.B. bond referendum approved 2-1

    Older schools will nowget a face lift BY CHARLES W. KIMStaff Writer S.B. bond referendum approved 2-1 Older schools will now get a face lift BY CHARLES W. KIM Staff Writer South Brunswick voters supported the school district’s $46 million building plan on Tuesday. "I want to thank everyone who voted for this," Board of…

  • Weekend storm begins snow season

    Residents reminded to keep walkways clear BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer JEFF GRANIT staff A pedestrian braves the weather to walk down Hermann Street during the snowstorm in North Brunswick on Friday. After a late autumn snowstorm buried North Brunswick last week, township officials are asking residents to prepare now for…

  • False burglary leads to drug arrest

    BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer False burglary leads to drug arrest BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — Police arrested a township couple on drug charges after they reportedly hallucinated a burglary, according to police reports. North Brunswick Township Police arrested the Rices, John, 50, and Donna, 43, in their Remsen Avenue apartment at 12:14…

  • Resident reports being robbed at gunpoint

    BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — A man reportedly robbed the Milltown Road Dunkin’ Donuts at gunpoint for $300 last week, according to police. A North Brunswick resident, who was working behind the cash register at 3:35 a.m. on Dec. 2, told police that a black male, wearing a…

  • Township seeking donations for children

    Drive to deliverpresents to thosein the hospital BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer Township seeking donations for children Drive to deliver presents to those in the hospital BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — Township officials are asking residents to help make spirits bright this holiday season. The Township Council and the North Brunswick Woman’s Club…