Category: Sentinel-NBS News

  • Farm’s preservation marks milestone for New Jersey

    By vincent todaroStaff Writer Farm’s preservation marks milestone for New Jersey By vincent todaro Staff Writer jerry wolkowitz James and Susan Giamarese stand in front of a bucket of corn grown at their 35-acre farm on Fresh Ponds Road. The farm has been in James’ family for over 60 years. EAST BRUNSWICK — The decision…

  • Attention, shoppers: Kmart

    on Rt. 9 scheduled to close The Big Kmart on Route 9 in Old Bridge is one of 326 stores the company is closing around the nation as part of its Chapter 11 financial objectives review. on Rt. 9 scheduled to close OLD BRIDGE — The Big Kmart on Route 9 is one of many…

  • FEMA gives county $358K for food, shelter programs

    FEMA gives county $358K for food, shelter programs The Federal Emergency Manage-ment Agency (FEMA) will award Middlesex County more than $358,000 to supplement area emergency food and shelter programs. A local board made up of representatives from federally mandated nonprofit and government agencies as well as community volunteers will decide how the funds awarded to…

  • SBHS restructuring plans are explained

    Board of Educationwill pick one of three plans Tuesday night Board of Education will pick one of three plans Tuesday night SOUTH BRUNSWICK — The school district’s Steering Committee met with about 100 concerned parents and students Tuesday night to answer questions about the possible restructuring of the high school. The Board of Education has…

  • Mayor will try to help mall replace anchor store

    Will ask Macy By charles w. kimStaff Writer Will ask Macy’s for advice on attracting new stores, customers By charles w. kim Staff Writer VERONICA YANKOWSKI The Macy’s in South Brunswick Square Mall will close in March. SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Mayor Frank Gambatese will meet with the owners of South Brunswick Square Mall on Route…

  • Water rate increase introduced by council

    Task force will reporton audit next week By charles w. kimStaff Writer Water rate increase introduced by council Task force will report on audit next week By charles w. kim Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Township Council members voted 2-1 to introduce an increase in water and sewer rates Tuesday night, but will hear the…

  • Break-in suspect arrested after chase through yards

    By sue m. morganStaff Writer By sue m. morgan Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — A trail of snowy footprints led township police to the man they believe committed a "smash and grab" burglary at an Englishtown Road gas station Monday morning. Raymond Owens, 33, of Kingston Lane in South Brunswick, was arrested after he reportedly…

  • Two charged with kidnapping, robbery

    Third suspect still sought from early Tuesday morning incident By charles w. kimStaff Writer By charles w. kim Staff Writer Two men are in jail and police are seeking a third suspect following a kidnapping and robbery in South Brunswick early Tuesday morning. According to police, a Franklin man was allegedly kidnapped, then driven to…

  • Police seek armed robbery suspects

    Increase in incidents causes concern by policeBy Jennifer KohlheppStaff Writer by police By Jennifer Kohlhepp Staff Writer Two Hispanic males stole $800 from a woman on Georges Road in North Brunswick on Jan. 2, according to police. The two men, both described as having a thin build, and wearing dark clothes and "underwater diving goggles,"…