Category: Sentinel-NBS News

  • S.B. making strides in affordable housing

    Through its Reach program, twp. purchases, then sells units at discount to qualified buyers BY SAM SLAUGHTER BY SAM SLAUGHTER Staff Writer As another year wraps up, South Brunswick once again has made strides in affordable housing. “South Brunswick has always been somewhat in the forefront in providing affordable housing for citizens, not just residents…

  • So. Bruns.’s first lady continues quest for better library

    Ellen Gambatese named Trustee of the Year for Middlesex County libraries BY SAM SLAUGHTER Staff Writer Ellen Gambatese, wife of South Brunswick Mayor Frank Gambatese, was honored recently as the Libraries of Middlesex County Trustee of the Year for 2010. “I’m honored that of all the trustees in Middlesex County, I was selected to be…

  • Serving the perfect wine in the perfect glass

    Wine tasting demonstrates how the shape of a glass is of utmost importance BY SAM SLAUGHTER Staff Writer Harnessing the gift-giving season, Riedel, the wine glass company, brought eager wine tasters the gift of good wine and better glasses on Dec. 15. In partnership with Miele Appliance Co., Riedel led the 40-some people present through…

  • Zimmerli offers trip to cultural centers

    The Zimmerli Art Museum, New Brunswick, will sponsor a Jan. 6 trip to The Frick Collection and The Japan Society, both New York City. The Frick Collection, founded by Henry Clay Frick, a Pittsburgh coke and steel industrialist, is housed in the Frick mansion on Fifth Avenue. The collection includes examples of the “Old Masters”…

  • Two suspects charged in home burglary

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Two suspects believed to be involved in the burglary and restraint of a South Brunswick resident in October have been arrested, township police announced Dec. 17. The arrest occurred exactly two months after the crimes. Christian Ortega-Rey, 25 of Houston, Texas, and Juan Aponte-Ortiz, 25, of Plainfield, were charged with robbery, burglary…

  • Police calling death accidental

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Township police are investigating the death of a 66- year-old Kendall Park man who was found on the afternoon of Dec. 19. Police were called to the Oakdale Mobile Home Park at around 2 p.m. in order to check on the welfare of the resident because neighbors had not seen him for…

  • Fatal accident closes Rte. 1 in N.B. for hours

    NORTH BRUNSWICK — A fatal accident closed Route 1 in North Brunswick for three hours on Monday. Domenico Bellizzi, 86, of North Brunswick, was struck by a motor vehicle at the intersection of Route 1 and North Oaks Boulevard around 12:17 a.m. A minivan was traveling in the left lane going northbound when he struck…

  • N.B. residents honored for service to community

    BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — Several residents were honored for their contributions to North Brunswick during the Dec. 6 council meeting. • Jaid Seel, a student at North Brunswick Township High School, alerted a staff member after-hours that smoke was coming out of a science room. The fire, which had started in…

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    Santa and Mrs. Claus greet young and old alike during Santa Day at VFW Post No. 9111 in Kendall Park on Dec. 19. SCOTT FRIEDMAN