Category: Sentinel-NBS News

  • Convention supporter: bill’s focus too narrow

    JAMESBURG — Some say a constitutional convention on property tax reform is worth the wait. Tom Breslin, chief of staff for state Sen. Peter Inverso (R-14), said recently that the convention is the best way to truly reform property taxes, since it looks at the issue broadly. "It looks at the revenue portion of it,…

  • Sen. talks prescriptions at luncheon in Monroe

    Fed. program may Sen. talks prescriptions at luncheon in Monroe Sen. Jon Corzine talks with a resident of the Castle senior home in Monroe. be no good to N.J. without amendment BY TARA PETERSEN Staff Writer MONROE — Residents at the Castle senior home were recently paid a visit by U.S. Sen. Jon Corzine, who…

  • Mayoral candidates present their views

    Quality-of-life issues dominate platforms BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer Gregg Rubenstein NORTH BRUNSWICK — The mayoral candidates took time from their campaigning last week to talk about the issues. Both standing on platforms that call for a better quality of life in town, Republican Gregg Rubenstein and Democratic council President Frances…

  • N.B. candidates argue taxes, recreation

    Direction of councilat stake in November BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer Direction of council at stake in November BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer Rhonda Lyles NORTH BRUNSWICK — Republicans Pat Melanson and Rick Criqui will vie against Democrats Rhonda Lyles and council Vice President Carlo Socio for two open council seats in the Nov. 4 election.…

  • TV show gives local woman a new look ‘Ambush Makeover’ targets North Brunswick resident

    BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer TV show gives local woman a new look ‘Ambush Makeover’ targets North Brunswick resident BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer North Brunswick resident Angela Cruz before her ambush makeover. NORTH BRUNSWICK — All it took to get Angela Cruz out of the ’80s was an ambush makeover. A team of stylists from…

  • Fighting the mortal enemy: cancer

    BY CHARLES W. KIMStaff Writer BY CHARLES W. KIM Staff Writer FARRAH MAFFAI staff South Brunswick resident Ron Schmalz, a retired police officer, reflects on his recent battle with a rare form of cancer. SOUTH BRUNSWICK — As a retired police officer, Ron Schmalz thought he knew fear and how to control it. Then he…

  • Jamesburg backing SMART tax reform bill

    BY TARA PETERSENStaff Writer John Meyerle discusses the SMART bill with a Jamesburg resident. BY TARA PETERSEN Staff Writer Residents struggling to pay their property taxes now, take heed. If something isn’t done soon, the situation will get worse — much worse, according to one expert. "If you think you’ve got problems now, in five, six or…

  • Town improves Web site

    More information included to keep public up to date BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — The township launched a new and improved Web site last week. In an ongoing effort to increase communication and accessibility, the township of North Brunswick made significant additions to its official Web site, www.northbrunswickonline.com,…

  • State approves care for local man

    Sen. Inverso takes caseto governor BY CHARLES W. KIMStaff Writer Sen. Inverso takes case to governor BY CHARLES W. KIM Staff Writer A South Brunswick family will be able to keep skilled nursing care for its comatose son. "Our hopes are higher, but we have not heard from the state yet," Nancy Snedeker said Wednesday…