Category: Sentinel-NBS News

  • S.B. may declare all parks smoke-free

    Council expected to take first vote on measure June 20 BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer BY CHRIS GAETANOStaff Writer What began as an ordinance to ban smoking in Reichler Park has turned into a measure that would prevent smokers from lighting up in any South Brunswick park. The ordinance, which will be up for its…

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    SCOTT FRIEDMAN Sean Matthews, 6, of Somerset, transforms into Spider-Man at the Kiddie Academy Child Care Learning Center picnic at Sabella Park in North Brunswick on Sunday.

  • Campers enjoy the great outdoors of No. Bruns.

    BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer BY JENNIFER AMATOStaff Writer PHOTOSBY SCOTT FRIEDMAN Clockwise from top: Shreyas Ravindra (l) is an early riser at the North Brunswick Community Camp Out held at Sabella Park overnight Saturday. Tom and Maria O’Neill, of North Brunswick, work together to pitch their tent with the help of their daughters Shannon,…

  • Stronger regulations enacted for use of fill

    N.B. ordinance aims to protect construction sites from contamination BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer BY JENNIFER AMATOStaff Writer “I don’t think this will impede any of our development capacity.” – Cathy Nicola NORTH BRUNSWICK – In reaction to recent discrepancies between several towns and development companies, the mayor and Township Council has adopted an ordinance…

  • S.B. boy recovers after near-drowning in pool

    BY SETH MANDEL Staff Writer BY SETH MANDELStaff Writer MONROE – A South Brunswick youth was revived after being found unconscious floating face down in a camp swimming pool Tuesday. Police said the 11-year-old boy was on a class trip to Eagle River Day Camp, Perrineville Road. The fifth-grade class was from Green Brook Elementary…

  • North Brunswick Dems select new leader

    David Sirna becomes youngest party chair in Middlesex County BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer BY JENNIFER AMATOStaff Writer North Brunswick NORTH BRUNSWICK – The township’s Democratic Organization elected a new chairperson at Monday night’s reorganization meeting. David Sirna, the president of the North Brunswick Democratic Social Club, was voted unanimously to the position, replacing three-year…

  • GOP candidate lists taxes as key issue in fall

    Richard Kish to face Frank Gambatese in race for S.B. mayor BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer BY CHRIS GAETANOStaff Writer “I think it’s time for a change in leadership in this town. I believe I can bring some good leadership to the table.” – Richard Kish SOUTH BRUNSWICK – After winning the June 6 primary…

  • Mason Gross announces free summer concert series

    NEW BRUNSWICK – The annual Mason Gross Presents Summer Series will feature four free public concerts in July. It begins on Saturday, July 8 at 8 p.m. with the salsa band Los Ms Valientes at the Nicholas Music Center. The group plays a mix of original Latin jazz compositions, fresh arrangements of Latin jazz standards,…

  • Entries now accepted for S. Brunswick art contest

    The South Brunswick Township Social Service Advisory Board is sponsoring an art contest with entry deadline July 31. The winning entry will be featured on a greeting card, with all proceeds benefiting the needy of South Brunswick. The contest is open to residents of all ages, and the entry must feature a South Brunswick scene.…