Category: Sentinel-EDM News

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    Steve Marosi escorts his daughter Olivia, 7, and her catch to the measuring area during the Metuchen Recreation Commission’s annual Youth Fishing Derby held at Tommy’s Pond on July 21. SCOTT FRIEDMAN

  • Sciencetellers

    Matteo Oliverikuhnle, 4, of Metuchen, pours dish detergent into a beaker during Sciencetellers, an interactive program that uses science experiments to tell a story. The show came to the Metuchen Public Library on July 11. PHOTOS BY JEFF GRANIT staff David Stibich, 7, of Metuchen, participates in an experiment. Andrew Piccirillo of Sciencetellers leads the…

  • Metuchen plans to protect COAH funds by buying Beringer House

    State would seize $32K without commitment plan in place BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent Metuchen is looking to purchase an existing affordable-housing property in order to preserve its earmarked funds. Mayor Thomas Vahalla said that the YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge and South Amboy will sell the Beringer House at the end of a 20-year commitment,…

  • police beat 

    All items in Police Beat are taken from police department records. All suspects are presumed innocent until found guilty in court. EDISON  A 30-year-old Metuchen man lost two fingers from his right hand while playing with fireworks at a Terry Avenue residence around 9:16 p.m. on July 14. The next day, his fingers were…

  • Plans on hold for 43-unit multifamily complex in Edison

    Zoners want traffic, environmental studies for Woodbridge Ave. site BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer After concerns were aired from all angles, the application calling for the construction of a multifamily structure of 43 two-bedroom units on 2.82 acres of land on Woodbridge Avenue in Edison was put on hold. The application came to the Zoning…

  • Middlesex County Fair coming to town Aug. 6

    Association announces live entertainment, 4-H schedules Crowds enjoy games and rides at the Middlesex County Fair in August 2011 at the fairgrounds in East Brunswick. FILE PHOTO Those seeking some classic midsummer fun will find everything from amusement rides to live concerts at the Middlesex County Fair in East Brunswick Aug. 6-12. The fair, now…

  • ‘Angels’ assist families of children with cancer

    Parent advocacy network honors legacy of Edison girl BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent Lainie Afendoulis EDISON — Twelve years after the passing of 12-year-old Lainie Afendoulis, an organization founded in her name is still going strong. Lainie’s Angels focuses on the needs of parents of children with cancer or blood disorders, making sure these families get…

  • New building at MCC noted for ‘positive impact on planet’

    Crabiel Hall recognized for environmental features Donald R. Drost Jr., executive director of facilities management at Middlesex County College, said Crabiel Hall is the model for how buildings will be designed in the future. EDISON — Crabiel Hall, the newest building at Middlesex County College, received a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) silver…

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    Vinnie Biello of South Plainfield checks out some other classic cars while sitting near his 1968 Ford Galaxy during the Midtown Little League’s second annual car show fundraiser held July 14 at Edison High School. SCOTT FRIEDMAN