Category: Sentinel-EDM News

  • Heroes and good deeds

    As part of the Metuchen school district’s recognition of the anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, students in Christina Spring’s morning kindergarten class at Mildred B. Moss Elementary School, Metuchen, learned about heroes and read “Chrysanthemum” by Kevin Henkes to see good deeds in action. Afterward, they held hands in a moment of silence…

  • Edison to pay police officer who claimed discrimination

    Officer’s lawsuit stemmed from police department’s actions following 2008 fatal accident BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — The township has reached a legal settlement with a veteran police officer who sued the police department on allegations that he was retaliated against for charges he made against a superior officer. The settlement, which will have…

  • Photos, tour highlight beauty of Metuchen’s Woodwild Park

    BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer METUCHEN — Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the borough’s downtown, and just feet from Route 27, Woodwild Park has survived as a serene destination of woods, wildlife and flora. The Woodwild Park Association, which owns the 3.5-acre preserve, will hold two free events on Sept. 17. “Photographs…

  • Program will focus on research into Piscatawaytown, Commons

    The Metuchen-Edison Historical Society is inviting the public to attend a program focusing on its recent research into the history of Piscatawaytown and the Commons. The program will be held 3-5 p.m. Sept. 17 at St. James Church, 2136 Woodbridge Ave., Edison. Historian Michael Gall and Historical Society members Walter Stochel and Jim Halsey will…

  • Ex-WTC security adviser to speak in Metuchen

    Guarnera has been recognized for efforts to evacuate tower BY JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent METUCHEN — On Sept. 18, attendees of a presentation at the Metuchen Public Library are likely to learn some new facts about 9/11, as well as hear a firsthand account of survival. Victor Guarnera, a longtime Metuchen resident, was the chief technical…

  • Metuchen board to hold forums as part of superintendent search

    METUCHEN — The Board of Education is sponsoring two Superintendent Search Community Forums. Members of the public are invited to attend on Sept. 14 or 20 at 7:30 p.m. at the Metuchen High School auditorium. The forums are the next step in the school district’s search for a successor to Superintendent of Schools Terri Sinatra,…

  • Apple festival kicks off centennial celebration

    Delicious Orchards reaches milestone BY REBECCAMORTON Staff Writer COLTS NECK — The orchards that have supplied the crisp, sweet apples that are found in the famous pies and cider at Delicious Orchards are reaching a milestone — their 100th anniversary. As part of its centennial celebration and to welcome autumn, Delicious Orchards, Route 34, Colts…

  • JPS memorial honors alumni lost on Sept. 11

    Yearlong effort culminated with unveiling in front of victims’ families on Friday BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Ronnah Martineau looks at the memorial created by students at J.P. Stevens High School, Edison, in tribute to her son Brian and three other school alumni who were victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The memorial,…

  • Photo

    Robin Mathews (l-r) with Bronco, Renee Lake with Bella, and Randi Rae with Zeena parade for the judges and residents during the annual dog show Aug. 31 at JFK Hartwyck at Edison Estates, Brunswick Avenue, Edison. SCOTT FRIEDMAN