Category: Sentinel-NBS News

By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Every year, property owners file tax appeals in droves in the hopes of lowering their assessed value and paying less in property taxes. However, doing so can be an expensive proposition, as many are compelled to hire an attorney and an appraisal company with no guarantee of victory. Patrick De…

By JENNIFER ORTIZ Staff Writer Lucy Melillo is the second-generation owner of Wig Illusions, Manalapan, which offers products to individuals who are battling diseases that result in hair loss. JENNIFER ORTIZ/STAFF A second-generation family business is marking 30 years of service to individuals who are battling diseases that result in hair loss. Wig Illusions, in…

According to the most recent data, Middlesex County was credited with recycling 71 percent of its total waste generated in one year, beating even its own best record. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY Middlesex County continues to set the pace as the state’s top recycler, as noted by a recent award from…

By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — The Township of North Brunswick is seeking residents to volunteer on any of its numerous boards and committees. Residents can choose from the North Brunswick Abilities Council, the Council on Affordable Housing, the Board of Health, Celebrate North Brunswick, the Environmental Commission, the North Brunswick Ethics Board,…

SOUTH BRUNSWICK — After a seven-month investigation, detectives have identified a suspect in a burglary to a commercial warehouse on Commerce Drive. Detectives charged Miguel Rosario, 25, of Bellmawr in Camden County with burglary and criminal mischief on Dec. 7. The break-in at the WB Mason warehouse on Commerce Drive was reportedly interrupted on May…

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE SOUTH BRUNSWICK PUBLIC LIBRARY South Brunswick Mayor Frank Gambatese was recently presented with the 2015 Public Official of the Year Award by the Libraries of Middlesex (LMx) at a reception dinner on Dec. 3 at the Pines Manor, Edison. Gambatese, a member of the South Brunswick Public Library’s Board of Trustees,…

SOUTH BRUNSWICK — A Franklin man, who was about to head into South Brunswick Municipal Court, was charged with drug possession on Nov. 17 after he was found to be carrying nine decks of heroin on him. Michael Pino, 33, approached the court screening area where two officers were standing. Instructed by officers to empty…

By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — Renovations to Veterans Park are underway and “really moving along well.” Councilman Carlo Socio said that the new softball field is coming along, the basketball courts are paved where the tennis courts are, the tennis courts have stone down and will get asphalt soon, the parking lots…

By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — A township Scout leader credited her son with inspiring her to live a life of service. “I wanted to the best for my son, and if I could do it for him, I always figured I ought to try to do it and give as many kids…