Category: Sentinel-NBS News

  • Voters to choose Middlesex County Democratic candidates

    BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer Voters have three incumbents and a newcomer to choose from in the upcoming Democratic primary for the Middlesex County Board of Freeholders race. Jusleine Daniel Incumbents Ronald G. Rios and H. James Polos are seeking two three-year terms, while incumbent Carol Barrett and newcomer Jusleine C. Daniel are vying for…

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    JEFF GRANIT staff Nicky Pichardo (center) gives a thumbs-up as he gets ready to participate in a Trike-a-thon at Sand Hills Preschool of Community Presbyterian Church in Kendall Park on May 8. The fundraiser benefited St. Jude Children’s Hospital. For more photos, see page 21.

  • Two men arrested in fatal shooting in No. Brunswick

    Death of one suspect attributed to suicide BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer One of two suspects, Cadre Williams, of Conley, Ga., arrested in a shooting that killed a man outside an apartment complex in North Brunswick on May 7, committed suicide over the weekend, according to authorities. Williams, 39, and Andre D. Trott, 29, of…

  • Corzine places conditional veto on housing bill

    BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — On Monday, Gov. Jon Corzine placed a conditional veto on Senate bill 2577 that would permit the conversion of age-restricted housing developments to non-age-restricted housing developments. According to the original bill, developers would be allowed to rezone any future developments without any public notice or input after…

  • Local woman writes play for driving initiative

    BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — A local English teacher has written a play in the hope of encouraging drivers, particularly young motorists, to drive carefully. “The Other Side of Stick River Road” was written for the Middlesex County Teen Safe Driving Initiative to share stories about the tragic consequences of car crashes.…

  • Residents welcomed to honor NBTHS athletes and coaches

    RSVP date is May 10 for Hall of Fame brunch BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — Four groups of former players and coaches from North Brunswick Township High School will be inducted into the school’s Hall of Fame during a ceremony on May 31. Soccer player Tim Howard, football coach Steve Libro, tennis…

  • Panel discusses perils of underage drinking

    BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — The townshipMunicipalAlliance Committee (MAC) sponsored a panel on underage drinking on April 27 to assist parents in learning how to protect their children. Within North Brunswick, two ordinances exist to protect minors from drinking. The first “house party” ordinance puts the responsibility of underage drinking on the…

  • Friendship Garden

    PHOTOS BY JEFF GRANIT staff Clockwise from top left: North Brunswick Youth Council President Christina Pierpaoli (center) prepares to plant a flower in the Friendship Garden the student members planted with residents of the senior housing building at 740 Hermann Road on April 29. Youth Council member Macky Womack (l) speaks with building resident Carmelida…

  • S.B. commission exhibits local art at town hall

    BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — The latest exhibition of work assembled by the South Brunswick Arts Commission is on display at town hall. The commission ended its “Structured for Life” exhibit April 3, and by April 14 a grand opening of its latest gallery was held at town hall, where the “My…