Category: Sentinel-EDM News

By CHRISTINE BARCIA Staff Writer With Americans spending 14 percent of their household budgets on groceries, “couponing” has gained in popularity. More than 660 million coupons were redeemed in the first quarter of 2015. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Saving money never goes out of style. For the wealthy and the not-so-wealthy, pennywise practices can go…

By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent Two applications for the Edison Towne Square project sailed through the Planning Board on June 15, allowing an international recreation chain to set up shop on the property. The applications sought to amend the approved master plan for the site and to construct a Topgolf recreation facility. Neither required variances. The…

By SHIRLEY LEW Correspondent Tea bags are quite versatile, most obviously providing a warm beverage or quick dose of caffeine. They can also bring down eye swelling, soothe a toothache or even tell fortunes — for those who believe. But for borough artist Mickey Waring, the little satchels found in most kitchen cupboards are the…

By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent While a solar farm could be in the cards for the Edison Landfill site, township officials are not ready to move forward in planning for that use. Members of the Township Council discussed the landfill on June 10 and ultimately voted to table a resolution drafted in support of a solar…

STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Walkers enjoy the late spring weather on the Bradley Beach boardwalk June 10.

By JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer Owners of vacant properties in Metuchen may soon have an extra push to secure tenants for them. In seeking to address commercial buildings and homes left in disrepair, officials and some residents are looking at the possibility of creating a vacant property registration ordinance (VPRO). “There are a lot of…

By JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer Regardless of the outcome of November’s mayoral race, one thing is for sure — a new face will be at the helm of Metuchen next year. Mayor Thomas Vahalla said he will step aside after finishing his current term. “I have not registered to run,” Vahalla said. “I’m retiring.” The…

By REBECCA CHENG Correspondence Seven Stone Music lovers will have plenty of options for free live entertainment in the months ahead as Woodbridge rolls out its ever-growing summer concert series. The first show is set for 7:30 p.m. June 18 at Parker Press Park, 400 Rahway Ave. The Tim Gillis Band, a country music outfit,…

By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer For Robert Kazimir, the Woodbridge Township Senior Police Academy was an eye-opening experience. Whether visiting a police training center or accompanying an officer on patrol, Kazimir said he gained invaluable insight into the work of law enforcement. The ride-along was among the most exciting components, he said. “We rode with…