Category: Sentinel-EDM News

  • A fitting tribute

    Cangelosi remembered for no-nonsense approach in improving Edison H.S. BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Frank Cangelosi (center) poses with school security officials for a picture used in a yearbook during his time as principal of Edison High School. Frank N. Cangelosi was known as “the man, the myth, and the legend” during his 14 years…

  • Volunteers step up to ‘Give Kids a Smile’

    College provides $73,000 worth of dental services, free of charge, to local children BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Shachi Bengali of Edison, a 2007 Middlesex County College graduate, works on Adrian Solopekov of North Brunswick, who is comforted by Capt. Fluoride, otherwise known as Leah Santangelo of Edison, who is in the dental hygiene program…

  • Grand reopening of Edison museum expected in spring

    Council updated on progress of renovations at historic site BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Renovations to the tower and museum at the Thomas Edison Center at Menlo Park are moving forward. Len Sendelsky, board chairman of the nonprofit Edison Memorial Tower Corp. (EMTC), discussed the project with the Township Council during its Jan. 23 meeting…

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    Rachel Suss (l-r), 13, of Metuchen, picks out some thread Jan. 28 with help from Anisha Patel, 14, and Ali Davideit, 13, for the making of “cuddly creatures” to be placed in welcome baskets for families staying at the Ronald McDonald House in New Brunswick. Patel and Davideit, members of Girl Scout Troop 80743, have…

  • Hegyes touched lives of many in the hometown he loved

    Actor, 60, recalled as a loving friend and a ‘gentle soul’ BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs, Robert Hegyes and John Travolta, who acted together “Welcome Back, Kotter,” reunited for the show’s 35th anniversary at the TV Land Awards. Even as he became a star of the TV screen, Robert Hegyes never forgot where…

  • Mayor discusses challenges and successes

    Ricigliano says economy, weather have presented obstacles for Edison BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Mayor Antonia Ricigliano takes to the podium for her State of the Township address at the Pines Manor in Edison. Edison Mayor Antonia Ricigliano pledged during last week’s State of the Township address to continue to protect residents’ tax dollars while…

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    Prasad Joshi of Edison plays rhythmic beats on the tabla, an Indian percussion instrument, during an “Indian Rhythms and Accompaniment” workshop at the Taalim School of Indian Music in Edison on Jan. 22. SCOTT FRIEDMAN

  • Councilman pleads for help with tax appeal inundation

    BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Edison Township Council President Robert Karabinchak is appealing to the public for help in bringing statewide reform to the tax appeal system. “This year, we will spend an unprecedented amount in tax appeals [refunds],” he said. “This amount of money is unfounded and has not been seen in the history…

  • Metuchen bar/grill offers classic cuisine, entertainment

    BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent The Metuchen Area Chamber of Commerce officially welcomed the Brown Stone Bar & Grill to the business community last week. SCOTT FRIEDMAN METUCHEN — The Brown Stone Bar & Grill may be a new establishment in town, but it’s one with a lot of history. Co-owner Dino Kotsianas’ family bought Knox’s…