Category: Sentinel-NBS News

  • Residents warned about carbon monoxide dangers

    Since a resident of New Jersey died from carbon monoxide poisoning in October, the New Jersey Poison Information and Education System (NJPIES) is offering information on what to do in case of an emergency. Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas that can deprive the body of oxygen. At low levels, exposure can produce headaches,…

  • Community volunteers tutor Parsons’ students, parents

    Tuesday night sessions will help children with homework and adults learn English BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — As part of the Parsons Elementary School Community Outreach Program, volunteers are available to tutor both children and parents. Every Tuesday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the school, members of Point Community Church, Awareness…

  • Missing woman found

    NORTH BRUNSWICK – A woman who went missing Nov. 6 was found the next morning. The 83-year-old township resident was seen in the area of Beechwood Place around 6:30 p.m. The North Brunswick Police Department, New Jersey State Police, the North Brunswick Fire Department, Community Emergency Response Team volunteers and a K-9 unit assisted in…

  • ‘Orange’ you excited?

    Actors from the Alchemist Theatre Company rehearse a scene from “The Love of Three Oranges” at North Brunswick Township High School. Performances will be 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the high school. SCOTT FRIEDMAN

  • Bullet hits man using pay phone

    NORTH BRUNSWICK — A man was shot in the leg by a stray bullet Nov. 6. Around 7:26 p.m., a 36-year-old Somerset man was using a pay phone near the 7- Eleven on Livingston Avenue when police believe a bullet ricocheted and struck him in the leg, according to North Brunswick police Lt. Roger Reinson.…

  • ‘A Breath of Plein Air’

    Rae O’Shea, Kendall Park, “Sunday in Central Park” (Oil) The Middletown Arts Center (MAC) in Middletown is hosting an exhibit of works by members of the Plein Air Painters of the Jersey Coast (PAPJC). “A Breath of Plein Air” features more than 100 plein air paintings by PAPJC members, who paint outdoors and capture the…

  • All are encouraged to say ‘thank you’ to veterans

    S.B. Veterans Day ceremony preaches respect for those who served BY DEANNAMcLAFFERTY Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Cold temperatures sharpened by a ripping wind did not deter South Brunswick residents from gathering outside the Municipal Building to honor past and present servicemen on Veterans Day. American Legion Post 401 and Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)…

  • N.B. hires new EMT/fireman/ security guard/veteran/police officer

    Sean Gaither has extensive background in law enforcement; began Nov. 7 with NBPD BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — Sean Gaither has seemingly done it all. The 41-year-old began his career after high school working security at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick for four years. At the time he attended…

  • Volunteers recognized for service to N.B. community

    BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer The executive board of the John Adams Elementary School Student Council presented Kathy Aruta, of the North Brunswick Food Bank, with a donation of $70 during a Town Council meeting Nov. 7. JENNIFER AMATO NORTH BRUNSWICK — The idea of volunteerism once again was key during the Township Council meeting…