Category: Sentinel-NBS News

  • New Bruns. farmers market opens for its second season

    NEW BRUNSWICK — Wider selections of fresh produce, prepared foods and goods, and an all-weather pavilion are among the new features at the New Brunswick Community Farmers Market this year. The market, which opened for its second season June 19 at 178 Jones Ave., off Georges Road, will be open Thursdays from 1 to 6:30…

  • Summer theater series kick offs with ‘1776’

    Three musicals will be staged at Roosevelt Park, with nightly performances at 8:30 p.m. BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Middlesex County’s Plays-in-the- Park is kicking off its 48th season with the musical “1776.” Plays-in-the-Park shows, which are sponsored by the Board of Chosen Freeholders and the county’s Parks and Recreation Department, are housed at the…

  • Prayer for sidewalks not yet answered on Church Lane

    N.B. residents cite unsafe street; township says it cannot afford project at this time BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — Residents of Church Lane are wondering why sidewalks were not installed during the recent improvements to their street. According to Michael Hritz, the director of Community Development, Church Lane is a narrow, older…

  • The sun shone brighter in S.B. on Monday

    Dow Jones & Co. breaks ground for 13,000-panel solar energy system BY KERRI McCUNE Correspondent Dow Jones & Company held a groundbreaking and ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday to kick off construction for its large-scale solar power installation. This innovative project will generate clean The solar panel project at Dow Jones in South Brunswick is expected to…

  • Council trotting to save New Jersey horse racing

    Horsemen create another political action committee BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent MILLSTONE — A panel of industry experts discussed the current state of horse racing in New Jersey and speculated about what the future may hold. During the June 1 New Jersey Horse Council meeting held at the Millstone Community Center, Tony Romano of Millstone represented…

  • East Coast Cricket Festival 2010

    Royal College looks to bat in more runs during the East Coast Cricket Festival 2010 at Tall Timbers Park in South Brunswick on Saturday. Former Sri Lankan schoolboys, referred to as “old boys,” or alumni in America, vied for the Col. Henry Steel Olcott Challenge Cup. SCOTT FRIEDMAN

  • N.B. transit village plan approved

    Construction could begin in 1 to 2 years for retail, residential spaces BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer North Brunswick will see the beginnings of a transitoriented development within the next few years. A rendering of what the MainStreetNB project will look like when completed. The beginnings of the redevelopment of the former Johnson & Johnson…

  • Five SBHS custodians arrested for fraud

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Five high school custodians were arrested two weeks ago after an investigation by local authorities allegedly showed they were submitting false receipts for a profit. The investigation, headed by the South Brunswick Police Department (SBPD) and the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office, has led to charges of fraud and theft by deception for…

  • S.B. pet shop owner says farewell to customers, community

    Planet Pets & Hobby World will close by end of month BY JENNIFER BOOTON Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — A longtime staple in the community, Planet Pets & Hobby World, will be closing its doors come the end of the month. After tons of free-of-charge shows and participation in community events, as well as carving…