Category: Sentinel-NBS News
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Former sheriff is charged with taking bribes for jobs
Spicuzzo arrested Monday on charges of misconduct, bribery Former Middlesex County Sheriff Joseph C. Spicuzzo was arrested Monday on charges that he demanded bribes of up to $25,000 from people seeking employment or promotions in the Sheriff’s Office. Spicuzzo, 65, of Helmetta, also the longtime Middlesex County Democratic Party chairman, surrendered to state police detectives…
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S.B. planning two park-and-ride locations
Beekman Road and Independence Way could be running by 2013 South Brunswick unveiled plans for two new park-and-ride locations at a recent Township Council meeting. “We’re looking to enhance the transportation system of our residents,” Public Affairs Coordinator Ron Schmalz said. The locations, on Beekman Road and at Route 1 and Independence Way, are expected…
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GM Newspapers staff spreads ‘Greater Good’ at shelter
Volunteers roll up their sleeves at Sayreville Pet Adoption Center BYAMY ROSEN Staff Writer Clockwise from above: Kyle, a Shih Tzu, gets all dolled up for his new owners during the Greater Media Newspapers’ Day of Greater Good at the Sayreville Pet Adoption Center Feb. 17. GMN controller Kathy McBain (center), an experienced groomer, gets…
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National String building proposed as retail, residential space
N.B. Zoning Board approves variances; full site plan application still needed BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer The former National Musical String Co., located on Georges Road in North Brunswick, will be converted into retail and residential space. The exterior will remain largely untouched because the building is on the National Register of Historic Places. JENNIFER…
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S.B. set to improve ball fields with artificial turf
BY SAM SLAUGHTER Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — The Township Council took steps at a recent council meeting to upgrade some of the ball fields around town. The council unanimously voted on Feb. 22 to pass an ordinance that approved $432,250 in bonds and notes for artificial turf fields for Rowland Park. This number is…
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SBPD honors officers during awards dinner
BY SAM SLAUGHTER Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — The South Brunswick Police Department recognized the efforts of its force at their 13th annual awards dinner, held at the Doubletree Hotel on Feb. 26. Twenty-two officers were given commendations for acts of bravery and outstanding actions. “These officers displayed the best our agency has to offer.…
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S.B. approves funding to upgrade police equipment
BY SAM SLAUGHTER Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — The Township Council recently approved an ordinance appropriating $1.425 million in bonds and notes that would allow for the purchasing of new police dispatch equipment. “It’s not a question of should we or not. We have to,” Public Affairs Coordinator Rot Schmalz said. Upgrading the system will…
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N.B. DPW incident not an indication of safety issues
BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — The foreman on the scene of a hydraulic leak from a township garbage truck was injured on Feb. 25. According to police reports, the foreman responded to the leak, and as he lifted the lid of a storm drain with a crowbar to clear the leak, the…
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Rockin’ the night away
Above left: Steph Hocson (l-r), Joan Hills, Angela Peletier, Michael Stasik and Christina Reichart find a variety of ways to pass the time during the 26th annual “Rock a Thon” 24-hour rocking chair marathon held at North Brunswick Township High School Feb. 26 – 27. Above: Abigail Bonett (r) and Allison Catalano play a video…
