Category: Sentinel-NBS News

  • Background check bill clears Senate

    Bill would expand criminal checks of school employees BY LAUREN MORTENSON Staff Writer The New Jersey Senate unanimously passed a bill recently that will revise the current background check requirements for all school employees who come in contact with students. Sponsored by Sens. Loretta Weinberg, Barbara Buono and Shirley K. Turner, bill S- 110 will…

  • S.B. votes down Fortunoff’s parking request

    Mayor criticizes decision, says town needs ratable BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — The fate of a vacant warehouse is in the balance after the potential tenant’s recent request for leniency was rejected. South Brunswick Mayor Frank Gambatese expressed concerns about the township Zoning Board’s recent decision to reject Fortunoff’s request for a…

  • Residents may vote for new Hall of Fame class

    T 30 nominees in five categories as the organization launched voting for the class of 2008. These leaders and legends, from presidents to poets, in the categories of Historical, Arts and Entertainment, Sports, Enterprise and General, hail from all corners of New Jersey and share a close relationship to the state. The second annual Hall…

  • Special pets sought for Animal Hall of Fame

    Nominations are now open for the 14th annual Animal Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony will take place Feb. 22 during a public awards luncheon at the Hamilton Park Conference Center in Florham Park. For 13 years New Jersey’s veterinarians have been honoring special animals that make an indelible impact on the lives of the…

  • Middlesex County celebrates National Adoption Day

    BY ZACH LEVINE Correspondent NEW BRUNSWICK — Twenty children and one adult found permanent homes with 17 families on Nov. 13 during adoption proceedings at the Middlesex County Courthouse. The event took place in collaboration with National Adoption Day, which is observed in all 50 states. After a brief morning press conference, each individual adoption…

  • Young men spread the word of God through their feet

    Tristan and Daniel Davis formed their own praise dance ministry BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Daniel and Tristan Davis NORTH BRUNSWICK — Daniel and Tristan Davis are two young adults trying to make a difference in the lives of their peers. The two township residents established Kingdom Disciples Hip Hop Praise Ministry three years ago…

  • Court says COAH plans due this year

    BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer The state appeals court has denied a motion filed by the New Jersey League of Municipalities (NJLM) to postpone a deadline for municipalities to prepare their affordable housing plans. The ruling, made in the Appellate Division of the state’s Superior Court, enforces a deadline set by the state’s Council on…

  • Economy aside, bank still set on Forney site

    BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer Though Valley National Bank is feeling the squeeze of the economic crisis, it will continue its efforts to raze the historic Forney Clinic building in Milltown and replace it with a bank branch. “I can tell you that they are pursuing it just as zealously as they have in the…

  • S.B. woman faces allegations of filing false report

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Police issued a complaint against a Monmouth Junction woman regarding allegations that she made a false report against a local police officer. Police issued Leena S. Davis a summons complaint for allegedly making false reports to authorities on Nov. 6. The charge stems from a citizen complaint Davis reportedly filed alleging that…