Category: Sentinel-NBS News

  • Parlez-vous francais? The word ‘policeman’ has the same meaning

    French national officer meets N.B. cops in France, decides to visit them in America North Brunswick Police Sgt. Jeff Smith (l-r), French policeman Pierre Montblanc, North Brunswick Officer Mark Ventola, French national policeman Julien Ouart, and retired New Brunswick Officer Rich Sabo were part of the group that randomly met in France last October, when…

  • N.B. may consider zoning change along Route 130 north

    Industrial area from border of South Brunswick to Quarry Lane could become commercial Jennifer Amato NORTH BRUNSWICK — A large segment of Route 130 may undergo a zoning change from industrial to commercial. The Township Council introduced the proposed ordinance April 19; the targeted area includes all of the northbound properties from Davidson’s Mill Road…

  • Rabid raccoon found in S.B.

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK — A raccoon has tested positive for rabies in the township, according to the South Brunswick Health Department on April 15. The raccoon was found on Russet Road in Kendall Park. The Health Department advises residents to vaccinate all pets against rabies, not to feed or touch wild animals, to avoid contact with…

  • N.B. holds second annual Disabilities Awareness Day

    BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — Embracing the power of “we” by including everyone is the motto of the North Brunswick Abilities Council, and it was the theme throughout the second annual Disabilities Awareness Day (DAD). “Disabilities Awareness Day reminds us that persons with disabilities have gifts and talents to contribute to society…

  • Peace of art

    “We Are Working for Peace” by Ryan Jonnada The Heera Art Center will be displaying its students’ artwork at the North Brunswick Municipal Building Gallery of Art, 710 Hermann Road, throughout the month. “My Thoughts About Peace” by Heera Sai Durga “Togetherness of Different People” by Keerthi Polam Achieves” by Madhu Venkidusamy

  • State transportation head tells teens about new law

    BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Pam Fischer, director of the state Division of Highway Traffic Safety (DHTS), does not want to hear another tragic story like that of Kyleigh D’Alessio. Kyleigh was just 16 years old when she was killed in a motor vehicle accident in December 2006 in Washington Township, Morris County. She was…

  • Monmouth Junction man involved in extortion plot

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK — A man from Monmouth Junction has been charged with engaging in an extortion plot and a scheme to obstruct a federal investigation, according to U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman. Trinath Chigurupati, 36, of Monmouth Junction, and Sateesh Yalamanchili, 38, of Wood Dale, Ill., are charged in a two-count criminal complaint related to…

  • S.B. Food Pantry still in need of donations

    Nationwide challenge ends April 31; could bring in $40,000 to the pantry BY JENNIFER BOOTON Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — With only two weeks left in a nationwide challenge to stop hunger, the South Brunswick Food Pantry is still thousands short of getting the maximum reward of $40,000. The South Brunswick Food Pantry, a part…

  • NBBSA dedicates memorial to Ryan Youngman

    Twelve-year-old baseball player passed away in 2008 after battle with bone cancer BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer The North Brunswick Baseball & Softball Association dedicated a memorial to former player Ryan Youngman on April 10 at Community Park. Youngman died from cancer in 2008 at age 12. PHOTOS BY JENNIFER AMATO NORTH BRUNSWICK — Ryan…