Category: Sentinel-EDM News
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Proposal package designed to keep Edison on right track
Karabinchak to present 10 ordinances to help township ‘move forward’ BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Saying the Edison Township Council needs to make sure the mistakes of the past do not recur, council President Robert Karabinchak has presented a series of ordinances creating more government controls. “We want to move forward,” he said. “The council…
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JFK Medical Ctr. takes on 911 calls in Met.
Mayor: New service has quick response time, saves borough money BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent A new ambulance service that took over daytime emergency calls in Metuchen last week is already working out well, according to Mayor Tom Vahalla. JFK Medical Center’s ambulance service began answering Metuchen’s 911 calls on Feb. 6, the effective start date…
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Patrons admire the works of international artists during the Feb. 2 opening reception of “Self: Scape” at Middlesex County College, Edison. The exhibition runs through March 8 at the college’s Studio Theatre Gallery. SCOTT FRIEDMAN
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Edison mayor confident in new CFO appointee
Former Hillside official will serve in acting capacity, but may become permanent BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer The position of Edison Township chief financial officer has seen its share of turnover and controversy in recent times. ButMayorAntonia Ricigliano is set to fill the acting chief financial officer position with someone who she believes will be…
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MCC to honor Milltown resident at scholarship gala
Xenia Balabkins EDISON — Xenia Balabkins of Milltown will receive the Spirit of Middlesex award at the Middlesex County College Scholarship Gala on March 3. The gala will include a performance by illusionist David Garrity, food and drink, and tributes to a local corporation and two distinguished individuals. “It’s going to be a wonderful evening…
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Police: Edison teen arrested after scuffle with officer
EDISON — A 19-year-old township man was arrested last week on charges of drug possession and the alleged assault of a police officer. Police Officer Joseph Palko was on routine patrol when he observed an alleged drug transaction involving two males around 12:21 p.m. on Feb. 3 in the parking lot of McDonald’s on Route…
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Local History Day takes on Civil War, Lincoln theme
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Above: Local residents browse through historical documents during the Metuchen-Edison Historical Society’s Local History Day at the Metuchen Public Library on Feb. 12. Below: Steve Horvath of Metuchen checks out a Civil War display during the Metuchen-Edison Historical Society’s Local History Day at the Metuchen Public Library on Feb. 12.…
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Police: Teens robbed of cell phones in Edison parking lot
EDISON— Police are investigating a robbery and assault that occurred in the parking lot of the Stewart’s Restaurant on Amboy Avenue around 4:10 p.m. on Jan. 28. Edison Police Lt. Sal Filannino said two Metuchen males, ages 15 and 14 years old, told police that three suspects approached them on razor scooters and demanded their…
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Sew crafty
Kylea Onstad, 13, of Metuchen, pushes material along the path of the bobbing needle during the Jan. 28 session of Crafting for Caring at the Metuchen Public Library. Girl Scouts Anisha Patel, 14, and Ali Davideit, 13, coordinate the classes for the benefit of the Ronald McDonald House in New Brunswick. A future class is…
