Category: Sentinel-NBS News

  • Early morning fire destroys future hotel

    Early morning fire destroys future hotel JERRY WOLKOWITZ The Hampton Inn, a three-story hotel under construction at Route 1 and Independence Way in South Brunswick, was reduced to rubble after a fire on Wednesday morning. SOUTH BRUNSWICK — A three-story hotel building still under construction was destroyed by fire Wednesday morning. According to police, the…

  • Two vie for vacant Board of Education seat

    Interviews may beconcluded by the endof the month By dave goldbergStaff Writer Interviews may be concluded by the end of the month By dave goldberg Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — It appears that the Board of Education will be able to fill the vacant seat on the body as early as late July. Residents Jim…

  • Turbulent paper mill strike continuing despite talks

    Mediation meetingscheduled for next weekin strike of 300 workers By vincent todaroStaff Writer Turbulent paper mill strike continuing despite talks Mediation meeting scheduled for next week in strike of 300 workers By vincent todaro Staff Writer SPOTSWOOD — Negotiations to end a weeks-long strike at Schweitzer-Mauduit International are continuing, but the workers’ union said last…

  • Outdoor performance of ‘Godspell’ starts tonight

    Theater group also preparing to stage By charles w. kimStaff Writer Theater group also preparing to stage ‘Guys and Dolls’ By charles w. kim Staff Writer PHOTOS COURTESY OF NANCY DELGADO New Jersey Repertory Theater Company member Blake Segal (l), portraying Jesus, and the rest of the Godspell cast rehearse for this weekend’s performance at…

  • Looks like a long, hungry summer for local geese

    More By charles w. kimStaff Writer More ‘drastic measures’ to feeding ban to be discussed later this month By charles w. kim Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Hungry Canada geese will have to fend for themselves, according to a new township ordinance. The governing body unanimously passed a feeding ban for the water fowl Tuesday…

  • Islamic school set to open at new South River location

    School officials hope to become valued members of local community By jennifer domeStaff Writer By jennifer dome Staff Writer SOUTH RIVER — The former borough middle school on Thomas Street is once again showing signs of life in the form of Darul Arqam School. Since purchasing the building in December, the private school has begun…

  • Township to improve safety, maintenance of local parks

    Department tries to keep up with 21 facilities By dave goldbergStaff Writer By dave goldberg Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — The De-partment of Parks and Recreation is looking to improve the safety and maintenance of parks, playgrounds and recreation areas in the township. "We are looking ahead for the renovation of Martin Luther King Park,"…

  • Local family’s Web site caters to dog owners

    Correspondent By natalie m. vena MONROE — For dog lovers trying to help their trusted four-legged companions stay cool during the hazy, hot and humid dog days of summer, help is just a click away. A new Web site, www.ExoticDogs. com, is filled with everything you’ve ever wanted to know about dogs. Launched in May,…

  • Otken family and township back in court

    By dave goldbergStaff Writer By dave goldberg Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — The Otken family is scheduled to appear in state Superior Court, New Brunswick, tomorrow at 2:30 p.m. to fight for payment of their legal fees. They are also alleging conflict of interest by Planning Board Attorney Jeffrey Lehrer who represented the township during…