Category: Sentinel-EDM News
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Dozens of firefighters battle Metuchen plastics factory blaze
METUCHEN — Police are investigating a suspicious fire that occurred at the C&K Plastics Factory on Liberty Street in the early morning hours of June 25. The fire was called in around 1:50 a.m. Police had responded to the business on a burglary alarm and smelled smoke, according to Metuchen Fire Chief Rob Donnan. “It…
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Edison eliminates Laird’s position in administration
EDISON — Citing financial constraints, township officials announced that Richard Laird would no longer hold his position as assistant public safety director, effective July 1. The Township Council received an email on June 22 from Management Specialist William Stephens, who is serving as acting business administrator, relaying the news. The email said Laird’s departure from…
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Milltown native proves she’s no ‘ordinary’ author
Book signing for latest novel, ‘Ordinary Beauty,’ set for July 1 in East Brunswick BY CHRIS ZAWISTOWSKI Staff Writer Laura Wiess MILLTOWN — Growing up in Milltown, Laura Wiess loved books. But she never dreamed of actually writing one. “An author seemed like something in nirvana, high up in the mountains,” Wiess said . But…
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Squad celebrates 75 years with popular car show
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Above and right: Attendees were able to look under the hoods of antique automobiles during the Edison First Aid Squad No. 2 annual car show June 25. EDISON — The Edison First Aid Squad No. 2 celebrated two milestones on June 25 when its 25th annual classic car show and…
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North Edison Little League officer charged with theft
EDISON — A former president of the North Edison Little League was charged June 23 with stealing more than $35,000 from the organization over a period of more than three years. Terry Taylor, 55, of Edison, was charged with theft, a third-degree offense, following an investigation, Middlesex County Prosecutor Bruce J. Kaplan said. Taylor, who…
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Zach Shampain (l), a high-honors student, prepares to accept his diploma during the Metuchen High School graduation ceremony June 22 on the school grounds. SCOTT FRIEDMAN
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Master composer of Indian percussion comes to Edison
BY ELIZABETH TAVIT Correspondent Divyang Vakil EDISON — Renowned Indian composer Divyang Vakil brought his creative artistry to New Jersey this spring. He was at various venues across the state to support and oversee the tour of international percussion ensemble Talavya, as the composer and director of their performance piece. The ensemble was in the…
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Metuchen eyes $2 million in purchases, improvements
Parking deck, new vehicles, road, sidewalk and sewer improvements in works BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent METUCHEN — Several borough projects will move forward thanks to the governing body’s recent approval of a $1.97 million bond ordinance. The Borough Council authorized bonds totaling $944,760 and grants with a total of $978,100 from the state Department of…
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Dan Ralph, of Metuchen, and his son Aeneas, 2½, pick up some pickles at the Metuchen Farmers Market on June 18. The market is open every Saturday through the end of October. SCOTT FRIEDMAN
