Category: Sentinel-NBS News

  • Turnpike Authority approves toll hike

    BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer WOODBRIDGE — The New Jersey Turnpike Authority unanimously voted to raise tolls over the next four years in order to fund several infrastructure projects. Under the new plan, approved Oct. 10, tolls for what the Turnpike Authority says is the “average driver” would increase from $1.20 to $1.70 at the…

  • Alleged gang members arrested in area towns

    Prosecutor: Several violent street gangs active in county Some 84 alleged gang members have been arrested in Middlesex County over the past six months as part of a lengthy investigation into gang activity by numerous law enforcement agencies. Authorities identified nearly a dozen street gangs, including the commonly known Bloods and Crips, with members residing…

  • N.B. recognizes its residents

    Kevin Chibbaro NORTH BRUNSWICK — The town council recognized several residents at its public meeting Oct. 6. Connie Adamo, the 2008 recipient of the Ann Marie Chandlee Heritage Day Award, was given a proclamation. The 59-year resident has volunteered with school organizations, her church, Meals on Wheels, the Senior Housing building, the township food bank,…

  • Lighthouse Challenge to return

    The weekend lighthouse event that enthusiasts look forward to each year is coming up this month. On Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 18-19, the ninth annual New Jersey Lighthouse Challenge will take place around the New Jersey coast. Participants try to visit 11 land-based lights and two museums. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE LIGHTHOUSE HUNTERS Tucker’s Island…

  • Longtime flea market shutting down in E.B.

    Unable to negotiate new lease, director says BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — After three decades of business, the Route 18 Indoor Market will close its doors Nov 2. The flea market, known for its abundance of vendors and moderate prices, was unable to come to terms on a new lease with Toll…

  • Agency responds to criticism about COAH

    Department of Community Affairs addresses new affordable housing regulations BY DANIEL HOWLEY and JAMIE ROMM Staff Writers The state Department of Community Affairs (DCA) wants to set the record straight on what it says are “ludicrous” claims criticizing the new affordable housing regulations in New Jersey. The DCA issued a statement last week saying that…

  • Anchors aweigh

    When not discovering new lands, Christopher Columbus enjoys taking his vessel on the road. Here, he visits the annual North Brunswick Columbus Day Parade, which was held by the Italian American Social Club of North Brunswick on Sunday. PHOTO BY SCOTT FRIEDMAN

  • Administrative offices for Ross University open in N.B.

    NORTH BRUNSWICK — The Ross University School of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine unveiled its new administrative offices at 630 Route 1 in North Brunswick’s “Education Corridor” on Oct. 7. The new offices will serve as the university’s headquarters for all administrative functions, bringing approximately 110 jobs to North Brunswick. The offices will also serve as…

  • Knutsen acquitted of manslaughter of N.B. tot

    Defendant is found guilty of one count of child endangerment BY JENNIFER AMATO & MADELLINE PIZARRO Staff Writers Robert Knutsen was found not guilty of manslaughter in the death of a 3- year-old North Brunswick boy in state Superior Court, New Brunswick, on Friday. Nikolas Chavez Knutsen, 32, of Middletown and formerly of North Brunswick,…