Category: Sentinel-EDM News
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Edison beefs up policies to protect sewer system
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — Township officials are imposing new regulations aimed at keeping the sewer system clean. And that will mean that individuals, groups and businesses must keep their outdoor garbage cans, dumpsters and other refuse containers covered, or face a penalty of up to $2,000. The Township Council will vote June…
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Milika Griffiths of Edison belts out a version of Jessie J’s “Who You Are” with Billy Nolan of Colonia on guitar during the third annual Cookin’ Cabaret at the Wardlaw-Hartridge School in Edison. The school community enjoyed a night of music and food, with more than 200 guests filling the all-purpose room for a “Wild…
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Beach Beat joins lineup of GreaterMedia publications
Check out thebeachbeat.com every week to find out what is going on at the Jersey Shore. The Greater Media Newspapers roster of publications is growing again and has now reached 12. June 7 will mark the debut of The Beach Beat, an online only publication that will cover the Jersey Shore communities of Asbury Park,…
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Police: Burglary thwarted in Edison
EDISON — A township man and woman were arrested May 15 after police responded to a burglary reported at a David Court residence. Dalton Robbins, 19, and Marina C. Fernandes, 18, were charged with burglary, theft and criminal mischief. Police Officer Loren Long responded to the residence, off Park Avenue, around 11 a.m. and reportedly…
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Police: Former teller accused in theft of funds from Metuchen bank
METUCHEN — Police have charged a township man with stealing funds from Fulton Bank on Middlesex Avenue. Richard M. Ng, 21, was charged with theft and two counts of forgery on May 25, police Cpl. David Liantonio said. Police were dispatched to the bank around 9 a.m. after it was reported that a former teller, later…
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Edison police charge Trenton man with intent to distribute CDS
EDISON— Police responding to an active burglar alarm at the Harmar warehouse on Plainfield Avenue arrested a 24-year-old Trenton man on suspicion of possession with intent to distribute marijuana. Police Lt. Sal Filannino said Antonio Liriano was charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance and intent to distribute. Police Sgt. Jason Gerba responded to…
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Edison chamber to honor select community members
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — The Edison Chamber of Commerce will honor a select group of local business people, residents and educators during its 13th annualAwards Dinner at the Pines Manor on June 12. Those being honored include attorney Zhiya Hu, who will receive the Citizen of the Year award for community spirit,…
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Police: Two suspects charged in theft of sewer grates in Edison
EDISON — Police arrested two township men in the alleged theft of sewer grates on Raritan Center Parkway. Police Lt. Sal Filannino said Robert Martin, 48, and David LaPosta, 39, were charged with receiving stolen property around 3:28 p.m. onMay 17. Filannino said a witness observed the suspects taking sewer grates and placing them in…
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Amboys plan to light up the bay for Independence Day
Fireworks will launch July 3 over Raritan Bay, the first such display in more than a decade BY DEANNAMcLAFFERTY Staff Writer A barge in the Raritan Bay sits a half-mile from both the Perth Amboy and South Amboy waterfronts. An extravagant fireworks display will shoot off from the barge on July 3 as part of…
