Category: Sentinel-NBS News

  • Point Pleasant Beach: a shore town with much to offer

    Beachfront, boardwalk and a thriving downtown draw visitors year-round BY KENNYWALTER Point Plesant Beach Point Pleasant Beach is a shore town that prides itself on being about more than its expansive beachfront. In fact, the borough, known as Point Beach in Shore parlance, boasts numerous special events that draw people into town. The Festival of…

  • Brad Benson dealership in So. Brunswick settles consumer affairs issue

    Charges stated trade-ins not paid off in time, prior damage not disclosed BY SAM SLAUGHTER Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Under the terms of a consent order, Brad Benson Hyundai/Mitsubishi of South Brunswick has agreed to pay $65,000 in order to settle charges brought against the dealership. The lawsuit stems from an investigation of consumer…

  • Arrests made due to alleged illegal activities

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK — The South Brunswick Police Department’s crackdown on illegal activities at area hotels has resulted in three more arrests. Officers were completing a check of the Hotel Vincenza on Route 1 at around 9 p.m. April 8 when they encountered Roosevelt Aristilde, 26, of Cinnaminson. Aristilde was found to have an outstanding warrant.…

  • S.B. police respond to several incidents at motel

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Township police are investigating a series of incidents that occurred at a Route 1 motel between the evening hours of April 1 and the early morning of April 2. Authorities began increased patrolling at the Hotel Vincenza after an officer spotted unusual activity at the establishment. Officers responded to a total of…

  • Five So. Brunswick teens earn rank of Eagle Scout

    BY SAM SLAUGHTER Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — At a recent Township Council meeting, five township Boy Scouts were recognized for attaining the rank of Eagle Scout. The Eagle Scout rank is the highest a Scout can achieve. Only around two out of every 100 Scouts achieve the rank. In order to achieve the rank,…

  • Former political figures vying for Middlesex County Dem. chairman post

    Peter Barnes Jr. and Kevin McCabe will face off in June 14 primary BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — Two county residents with extensive political careers will compete for the title of Middlesex County Democratic chairman in June. Peter J. Barnes, Jr., 82, of Edison, is a former assemblyman for the 18th Legislative…

  • The wheels are already turning to organize S.B. race

    Tour de South Brunswick will be held April 30 BY SAM SLAUGHTER Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — The Education Foundation of South Brunswick will hold its inaugural Tour de South Brunswick Bike Ride on April 30. “We were looking for a fun family event that we can have people of all ages participate in,” EFSB…

  • Local schools organize events to help victims in Japan

    BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Linwood Middle School students made and sold paper cranes last week during lunch periods to help aid in the relief efforts in Japan. JEFF GRANIT staff North Brunswick Township High School and Linwood Middle School students are organizing efforts to aid the victims of the recent earthquake and tsunami in…

  • S.B. school budget carries 12-cent tax increase

    Tax levy remains the same for third consecutive year BY SAM SLAUGHTER Staff Writer The South Brunswick Board of Education voted to approve the proposed 2011-12 school-year budget at its March 28 meeting. With the approved budget, taxpayers will see a 12.2-cent increase in the tax rate, which would bring the rate to $2.802 per…