Category: Sentinel-NBS News

  • Further charges filed for Nov. 12 accident

    BY MELISSA CIFELLI Staff Writer BY MELISSA CIFELLIStaff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — A party, alcohol and underage drinking led to a car accident and numerous criminal charges, according to police. Police have charged three people for their connection to a motor vehicle accident on Nov. 12 that critically injured two South Brunswick teens. The charges…

  • There’s order in chaos; learn to love the clutter

    Lori C linch Are We There Yet? I’m convinced that there are two types of women in this world. There are the orderly and systematic types, and there are the chaotic women, such as myself, who cram stuff wherever we can. The systematic gals make organization look easy. They know where the mate is to…

  • Brazilian flavor comes to North Brunswick

    Baig BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer PHOTOS BYJENNIFER KOHLHEPP Above, Mirza M. Baig turns skewered meat in the churrasco, a Brazilian-style grill, at his new restaurant, Baig’s Grill, on Route 1 in North Brunswick. At left, is the dining room, where the wait staff serves meats off sword-like skewers. NORTH BRUNSWICK…

  • Consumers cautioned of ID theft during holidays

    With the holiday shopping season under way, Attorney General Peter C. Harvey and Consumer Affairs Director Reni Erdos are cautioning consumers to take extra care to protect against identity theft as they purchase gifts and use ATMs. “Identity theft is now the fastest-growing financial crime in our country,” Attorney General Harvey said. “Nearly 10 million…

  • Art series continues with landscape painter

    BY MELISSA CIFELLI Staff Writer BY MELISSA CIFELLIStaff Writer A still life by Sandy Behrend, Kendall Park, was featured at the North Brunswick Library’s Art Goes Public program. SOUTH BRUNSWICK — South Brunswick’s Art Goes Public program continued this week with Kendall Park artist Sandy Behrend. Behrend, a retired art teacher, has finally returned to…

  • Rockers to stage holiday show at State Theatre

    No. Brunswick resident, Styx guitarist Burtnik plans Xmas Xtravaganza BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer Glen Burtnik, a North Brunswick musician most noted for his membership in the rock band Styx, plays at his Xmas Xtravaganza held in New York City last year. NORTH BRUNSWICK — Glen Burtnik wants area residents to…

  • Planning Board meetings may be on TV next year

    BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — Stay tuned for township Planning Board meetings on TV. Last year, the board squashed residents’ hopes for a more open government when members voted against televising their meetings, but now they’re ready for lights, camera and action, according to Mayor Francis “Mac” Womack.…

  • JOBSS program pairs school, area workplaces

    Cognitive disabled high school students receive training at businesses BY MELISSA CIFELLI Staff Writer BY MELISSA CIFELLIStaff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — It’s a program that emphasizes learning what can’t be taught in the classroom. South Brunswick High School has embarked on its new Job Opportunities by Shadowing and Sampling (JOBSS) program in its life skills…

  • K. Hovnanian mulling age-restricted home plan

    BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — A national developer kicked up conversation about building age-restricted townhouses on Route 1 last week. Representatives of K. Hovnanian talked to township officials last week about the plausibility of building age-restricted units behind Regal Cinemas, according to Mayor Francis “Mac” Womack. “The company…