Category: Sentinel-NBS News

  • ‘Half-Blood Prince’ a full-blown party

    Crowd of 1,000 attends midnight Potter book release BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer BY JENNIFER AMATOStaff Writer JENNIFER AMATO Kristin Laurie (l) and her mother, Pat, both of South Brunswick, are young at heart dressed as Harry Potter characters to celebrate the release of the sixth Potter book at the Midnight Madness party at Barnes…

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    SCOTT FRIEDMAN Emily Minguet, 3, of North Brunswick, gets her face painted during the Sabella Park Preschool Annual Family Night in North Brunswick on Tuesday.

  • Kid Rock encounter led to artist’s big break

    No. Bruns. native designs merchandise for acts like Metallica, the Misfits BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer BY JENNIFER AMATOStaff Writer The Department of Parks, Recreation & Community Services has named Tony Squindo its Artist of the Month. Squindo calls his work “cute and creepy.” NORTH BRUNSWICK — Mickey Mouse, beware! The North Brunswick Department of…

  • Police chief spot open in S. Bruns.

    BY MELISSA CIFELLI Staff Writer BY MELISSA CIFELLIStaff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Who wants to be chief? South Brunswick Township Manager Matthew Watkins is in the process of selecting a new chief of police. He said he plans to announce his selection by August. According to Watkins, candidates’ résumés and evaluations are being reviewed. Prospective…

  • Teen campaigns his way to youth election win

    No. Bruns. resident first from county to head American Legion group BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer BY JENNIFER AMATOStaff Writer JENNIFER AMATO NORTH BRUNSWICK — Byron Goundrey, 17, will be a senior this fall at North Brunswick Township High School. When he enters the school in September he will do so holding the title of…

  • Public makes proposals for twp.’s master plan

    BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer BY JENNIFER AMATOStaff Writer North Brunswick NORTH BRUNSWICK — The strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats in North Brunswick were discussed at the second public input session for the Planning Board’s master plan review on Monday. “The request for proposal that outlines the process is rich in public input. We put…

  • S.B. council adopts water rate hike

    BY MELISSA CIFELLI Staff Writer BY MELISSA CIFELLIStaff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Water and open space don’t come cheap in South Brunswick. The Township Council on Tuesday passed an ordinance that will increase utility rates by 8 percent. The average customer is expected to pay $2.12 per quarter for water use up to 18,000 gallons.…

  • Bible camp brings Africa to So. Bruns.

    BY MELISSA CIFELLI Staff Writer BY MELISSA CIFELLIStaff Writer An elephant awaits campers as part of the South Brunswick Christian Fellowship’s Bible Vacation Camp. The camp’s theme is the Serengeti Trek. SOUTH BRUNSWICK — The South Brunswick Christian Fellowship kicked off its annual vacation Bible school this week. This year’s theme, “The Serengeti Trek,” is…

  • Public servants honored for personal milestones

    BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer BY JENNIFER AMATOStaff Writer North Brunswick NORTH BRUNSWICK — How many people can say they truly love their job? On June 30, Mayor Francis “Mac” Womack, with the help of Council Vice President Bob Davis and Councilwoman Cathy Nicola, handed out service awards to employees celebrating landmark anniversaries in their…