Category: Sentinel-NBS News

  • Two face charges for assaults at theater

    BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer BY JENNIFER AMATOStaff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — Two suspects were arrested in connection with aggravated assaults at Regal Cinema on Jan. 21. Trevor Ray Bradley, 20, turned himself into headquarters on Feb. 9 after a warrant was issued for his arrest. He was charged with aggravated assault with a weapon…

  • Local Muslims take offense to cartoons

    Hope to see an end to violent reactions throughout the world BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer BY CHRIS GAETANOStaff Writer Local Islamic leaders have made no secret of their contempt for the anti-Muslim political cartoons first published in the Danish press. However, they have also condemned the violent reactions from the Muslim community as against…

  • S’no news is good news

    South Brunswick reports few problems due to blizzard BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer BY CHRIS GAETANOStaff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Over the past few weeks, the sun was shining, the birds were chirping and the grass was green, a tranquil spring-like scene interrupted only by occasional bouts of short, intense rain. For those not keeping…

  • Brotherly love

    SCOTT PILLING staff Christopher Ehrlich, 8, shares the love with his sister Alexandra, 4, at the North Brunswick Public Library’s Valentine’s Day craft program on Tuesday.

  • Happy feet and plenty to eat at annual dance

    BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer BY JENNIFER AMATOStaff Writer SCOTT PILLING staff Gus Kuhlman and Naomi Salsano share a dance in memory of Frances Pappas at the Winter Wonderland Dance at the North Brunswick Township High School on Friday. NORTH BRUNSWICK — Over 140 township seniors danced to the music at the sixth annual Winter…

  • Residents design shirts with drug-free messages

    BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer BY JENNIFER AMATOStaff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — Mollie Bongiovanni and Yvonne Mikalopas Lenihan were chosen as the winners of the Municipal Alliance Committee’s T-shirt designing contest to promote drug, alcohol and tobacco awareness. “The message is so important … [that substance abuse] deteriorates society. You really, really need to stop…

  • Pair of collegians earn North Brunswick awards

    BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer BY JENNIFER AMATOStaff Writer Valerie Swerchek NORTH BRUNSWICK — Two college freshmen were honored by the Department of Parks, Recreation & Community Services with a proclamation for their excellence in academics, athletics and art on Jan. 17. Valerie Swercheck, currently studying at The College of New Jersey, said she felt…

  • Bill would require signs on proposed building sites

    State proposal similar to ordinance adopted by So. Brunswick in Dec. A state assemblyman from Middlesex County wants to require towns to erect signs notifying residents of proposed building applications. Assemblyman Patrick J. Diegnan Jr. (D-18) introduced legislation Monday that would require the signs and alert communities about upcoming public hearings. The effort comes in…

  • N.B. receives grants for arts, cultural events

    BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer BY JENNIFER AMATOStaff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — The township has received two grants totaling over $8,000 from the Middlesex County Cultural and Heritage Commission. “This shows that Middlesex County believes, recognizes and shares in celebrating the diverse community that North Brunswick has become,” Mayor Francis “Mac” Womack said. The first…