Category: Sentinel-NBS News

  • S.B. contemplating new contract for garbage collection

    BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — The impact of the recession was evident in a recent discussion of bids for the township’s garbage collection services. The township’s contract with Midco Waste Systems, of New Brunswick, is set to expire and the Township Council must decide on a new five-year contract by next week…

  • Officials: N.B. woman stole from college

    NORTH BRUNSWICK — A township woman was one of three people arrested in connection with charges filed against three employees of Middlesex County College in Edison. Summons complaints were issued Friday against Deborah Gorden, 54, of North Brunswick, Evelyn Sanders, 50, of Cranbury and Tania Suarez, 32, of Perth Amboy, who are all former officers…

  • S.B. officer dragged by motorist

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Township Patrolman George Vit sustained an ankle injury in a recent incident on Route 535. Vit was reportedly walking back to his patrol car after completing a motor vehicle stop in the area of Middlesex Center Boulevard when another motorist pulled behind his vehicle at 4:45 p.m. Dec. 2. Vit approached the…

  • N.B. man charged with drug, weapon possession

    NORTH BRUNSWICK — A resident of 235 Farrington Boulevard was charged with weapons and narcotics offenses after a search warrant was executed at his home. Brian A. Solomon, 39, faces charges of possession of controlled dangerous substances, possession with the intent to distribute, and possession with the intent to distribute within 500 feet of Farrington…

  • James Ryan named state PBA Member of Year

    BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer James Ryan SOUTH BRUNSWICK — The state Policemen’s Benevolent Association (PBA) recently awarded its 2008 Member of the Year award to a detective from the township Police Department. The PBA recognized police officers from throughout the state at its 112th annual valor awards dinner at the Pine Manor in Edison…

  • Magic

    ERIC SUCAR staff Poean Lu (l) and Samia Baig try to keep their plates spinning during Jen Slaw’s juggling show at the South Brunswick Library on Dec. 6. The interactive show featured juggling with peacock feathers, scarves and various balls.

  • Gas station cleared of minor violation

    NORTH BRUNSWICK — A township gas station has been cleared of a minor violation it received in May. K.W. Rastall Oil Co., also known as Longhorn Oil Corp., located on 2600 Route 130 north, was originally cited for not having its fuel brand posted. However, the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs recently notified 10…

  • Operation Holiday Cheer under way in No. Bruns.

    PBA Local 160 donates $5,000 to purchase gifts for those in need BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — For the fourth consecutive year, the township is holding Operation Holiday Cheer to provide presents for local children in need. Janice Larkin, the mayor’s assistant, and Kathy Aruta, of the township food bank, are accepting…

  • Property mgr. saves senior citizen’s life

    BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — Jeanne Selby, the property manager of the Senior Housing Building at 740 Hermann Road, saved the life of a visiting relative last week. On Nov. 25, around 4:45 p.m., a resident of the building came down to the front desk with her nephew, who was choking on…