Category: Sentinel-NBS News

  • Local science fiction club celebrates 25-year ‘trek’

    The USS Avenger will commemorate silver anniversary May 15 in Edison BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — The USS Avenger, a longtime science fiction fan association based in central New Jersey, will celebrate its 25th anniversary this year. The “Star Trek”-based group will hold a silver commemoration May 15 at the Pines Manor…

  • Technology upgrade

    The North Brunswick Woman’s Club donated a 32-inch flat screen plasma TV to the North Brunswick Public Library April 14. The TV replaces an electronic message sign that was very labor intensive to program. Now, a PowerPoint presentation on the TV will announce messages and upcoming events and programs. In the past, the Woman’s Club…

  • SBHS teacher pleads guilty to credit card fraud

    English teacher Jill Zell used co-workers’ credit cards to charge $300 in merchandise SOUTH BRUNSWICK — A South Brunswick High School English teacher has admitted to stealing credit cards from two co-workers and racking up a $300 bill. Jill Zell, 57, of Dayton, pleaded guilty April 29 to two counts of fraudulent use of credit…

  • New law means motorists must stop for pedestrians

    New Jersey Attorney General Paula T. Dow and Division of Highway Traffic Safety Director Pam Fischer reminded motorists that effective April 1 they must now stop – and remain stopped — for pedestrians in a crosswalk. Prior to this legislative change, motorists were required to yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk. “For years, too many…

  • State appealing dismissal of charges for N.B. officer

    Lt. Keith Buckley faced official misconduct prior to judge’s dismissal last month BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NEW BRUNSWICK — The state of New Jersey is appealing the March 26 dismissal of two charges of official misconduct against North Brunswick police Lt. Keith Buckley, according to a status conference held April 28 in State Superior…

  • S.B. safety and traffic alerts to be sent via text

    BY JENNIFER BOOTON Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Automatic alerts about emergencies and traffic can now be sent directly to residents via text messaging. The township is using Nixle, a public alert and notification service, in order to keep residents informed with up-to-date information. Residents who sign up for the free program receive public safety…

  • South Brunswick High School’s Jenna Bussiere

    South Brunswick High School’s Jenna Bussiere puts a shot on goal during the Vikings’ April 24 game against South Plainfield High School. The Vikings dominated South Plainfield in this home game, 19-3. ERIC SUCAR staff

  • School budget passes in So. Brunswick

    Delgado, Taylor and Boyle elected to Board of Education BY JENNIFER BOOTON Staff Writer Aschool budget that carries a significant tax increase and massive staff and program cuts passed in South Brunswick by more than 350 votes. A quarter of South Brunswick voters hit the polls April 20 in what marked one of the largest…

  • School budget passes in North Brunswick

    BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer The North Brunswick Township school budget passed by more than 140 votes April 20. The tally was 1,960 to 1,816 in support of the $71.77 million local tax levy. Cheers were heard in the municipal building, where the results were tabulated, as soon as officials were certain of the town’s…