Category: Sentinel-NBS News

  • WELCOME TO… Treasures of the Jersey Shore

    Treasure Island, boating and dining spots make Brielle a true gem BYAMY ROSEN Staff Writer Arnolds Brielle Marina The borough of Brielle may be small, barely covering an area of two miles, but it’s a picturesque treasure of the Jersey Shore that offers some unique options for summer and year-round entertainment. Located along the banks…

  • N.B. school budget limits effects on classroom, staffing

    Full presentation will be held March 31 at NBTHS Jennifer Amato Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — Taxpayers could see a $155 increase in school budget taxes for the 2011-12 year if the budget is approved by voters April 27. This translates into roughly $12 per month for the average assessed home in town, which is…

  • Drug conviction overturned due to definition dispute

    Definition of ‘elementary school’ plays into appeal of cocaine charge NORTH BRUNSWICK — Charges against a man who sold drugs near a township school have been overturned because of a definition dispute, according to a Supreme CourtAppellate Division decision rendered March 9. Jason Shelley had been convicted of the third-degree offense of distributing cocaine within…

  • GreaterMedia Newspapers garners NJPA awards

    Eric Sucar, “High Noon Sledding,” third place, Feature, Independent Greater Media Newspapers received a combined 11 awards from the New Jersey Press Association for excellence in writing, photography and advertising in the NJPA’s Better Newspaper Contest for 2010. The newspaper group, based in Freehold, publishes 10 weeklies, serving Monmouth, Middlesex and Ocean counties. Former Greater…

  • Photo

    Riya Bawa (l-r), Stacye Chen, Radha Niwargi and Kairav Parikh open their books during a reading session with Allie, a therapy dog, at the South Brunswick Library on March 10. The dog provided an opportunity for these regular education children to practice their reading skills in an informal, comfortable, nonjudgmental environment. SCOTT FRIEDMAN

  • DOT to resurface Route 18 in Middlesex, Monmouth counties

    A pproximately 10 miles of Route 18 in Old Bridge, Marlboro, Colts Neck and Freehold will be resurfaced, state Department of Transportation Commissioner James Simpson announced last week. “This project exemplifies our commitment to improving our roads and our emphasis on investing in state-of-good-repair projects,” said Simpson. “This much-needed resurfacing of Route 18 will improve…

  • Photo book captures history of North Bruns.

    ‘Images of America’ series will be sold Monday at council meeting BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer “Images of America: North Brunswick” will be on sale at Monday night’s Township Council meeting to support the North Brunswick Historical Committee. I f a picture is worth a thousand words, then there are hundreds of thousands of stories…

  • Red light camera system in place at Rt. 18, Tices

    Those who cross intersection against red or turn right on red will receive ticket in mail EAST BRUNSWICK — Motorists who run a red light at Route 18 and Tices Lane may not get stopped by police, but that doesn’t mean they won’t have to pay a fine. The township has installed cameras at the…

  • Middlesex County women honored for achievements

    One of the world’s foremost global experts in prenatal, childhood and adolescent infectious diseases; the founder of one of the most successful real estate agencies in Central Jersey; the queen of ’tween fashion; and a tireless fighter for the Hispanic community in Central Jersey are among 10 Middlesex County women who are each being honored…