Category: Sentinel-NBS News

  • Suburban keeps buses rolling Additional passengers may mean another bus added to route

    Staff Writer By CHARLES W. KIM Suburban keeps buses rolling Additional passengers may mean another bus added to route SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Suburban Transit, New Brunswick, will continue commuter bus service from Wall Street to Princeton, at least through next month, according to township officials. Public Affairs Coordinator Ron Schmalz said last week that Suburban…

  • Small staff works to maintain many parks

    Staff Writer By dave goldberg NORTH BRUNSWICK — Despite a small staff, the Department of Parks and Recreation carries the difficult task of maintaining the many parks and fields in the township. "We have 20 parks in town that require lawn maintenance and field lining," said Carmen DeMillio, parks foreman. "There are also 15 baseball…

  • Township expects no increase in budget Governing body cuts spending plan to maintain status quo

    Staff Writer By dave goldberg Township expects no increase in budget Governing body cuts spending plan to maintain status quo T axpayers will likely not see a tax increase in North Brunswick’s 2001-02 municipal budget. "We found more money in the surplus than expected," said Mayor David Spaulding, Tues-day. "There was $1 million more than…

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    FARRAH MAFFAI Joshua Sinclair of Rochester, N.Y., passed through North Brunswick last week during a march to Washington, D.C. He is marching because he has not been able to see his sons since 1999.

  • Fatal crash closes Route 1 Commuters forced onto side streets

    Staff Writer By charles W. kim Fatal crash closes Route 1 Commuters forced onto side streets A 30-year-old Pennsylvania man was killed in an early morning crash in South Brunswick that closed Route 1 for more than five hours, police said. South Brunswick police said Tuesday that John B. Maynard, 30, of Coalsdale, Pa., was…

  • A father marches for justice and love New York resident’s quest brings him through township

    Staff Writer By dave goldberg A father marches for justice and love New York resident’s quest brings him through township FARRAH MAFFAI Joshua Sinclair, of Rochester, N.Y., stands in front of the vehicle that follows him each day during his march to Washington, D.C., a march he is making because he has not been able…

  • North Brunswick looks at expanding all schools High school renovation is top priority for district superintendent

    Staff Writer By dave goldberg North Brunswick looks at expanding all schools High school renovation is top priority for district superintendent DAVE GOLDBERG This is one of the trailers currently being used at the Judd Elementary School in North Brunswick to alleviate space problems. NORTH BRUNSWICK — The township will be evaluating future expansion projects…

  • Confusion continues over S.B.’s library budget

    Confusion continues over S.B.’s library budget Memos between CFO and director illustrate lack of communication By CHARLES W. KIM Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Recent memos between the township’s financial director and library director show that problems in communication still exist. "I think we are trying to work with the township; there clearly is miscommunication,"…

  • 4-H Club a way of life for South Brunswick family

    Correspondent By celine hagan The Middlesex County Fair, to be held Aug. 6-12 at the fair grounds on Cranbury Road, East Brunswick, will offer entertainment to please every taste, including the supple Chinese Acrobats. After a while, the parents kind of have to get involved in 4-H," said Marie Davis, a lifetime Middlesex County resident.…