Category: Sentinel-EDM News

  • A battle for control emerges in Edison

    Council makes moves to give itself final say on work-force changes BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Mayor Antonia Ricigliano’s controversial executive order that prohibits employees from communicating with Edison Township Council members has been partially rescinded. Township Management Specialist William Stephens, who is serving as acting business administrator, told council members last week that they…

  • Council wants Bryan returned to active duty

    Police chiefs’ group: Suspension on ‘frivolous charges’ is senseless BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — Suspended Police Chief Thomas Bryan has the support of the Township Council. Members of the council voted unanimously in favor of a resolutionApril 13 requesting that the administration bring Bryan back to active duty pending the outcome of the…

  • Edison school budget narrowly approved

    Voters tap running mates Maeroff, Shah, Heelan for Board of Education seats BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer School officials were on the edge of their seats inside the Edison Board of Education building on Pierson Avenue on April 27 as the numbers trickled in with the election tallies. Board of Education members and candidates and…

  • Two former political figures vie for Dem. chairman position

    Barnes, McCabe will face each other in June 14 primary BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — Two county residents with extensive political careers will compete for the title of Middlesex County Democratic chairman in June. Peter J. Barnes, Jr., 82, of Edison, is a former assemblyman for the 18th Legislative district. He has…

  • Edison Memorial Tower to undergo renovations

    Tower corporation to discuss $2.4M project at May 18 meeting BY BRIAN DONAHUE Staff Writer The Edison Tower A $2.4 million contract has been awarded for the long-awaited restoration of Edison Memorial Tower, the historic structure honoring the work of inventor Thomas Alva Edison. The restoration project was awarded to Astral Construction Services of Bergenfield.…

  • Win prizes during Met. May scavenger hunt

    In celebration of National Preservation Month, the Borough of Metuchen’s Historic Preservation Committee will host a preservation scavenger hunt through May 23. Take a stroll down historic downtown Main Street and identify 16 architectural details to win prizes from the Metuchen Area Chamber of Commerce. First prize is $100, second prize is $60, and third…

  • Cable disruptionmay be result of vandalism

    EDISON — Police are investigating a possible act of vandalism that caused a disruption in service for the township’s local access Channel 15. Over the weekend of April 23-25, Mayor Antonia Ricigliano received several calls from residents inquiring why the cable channel had been taken off the air. After being contacted, the video field producer…

  • Paws in the Park Dog Walk set for June 4

    The second annual Paws in the Park Dog Walk, sponsored by J.P. Stevens for Animal Welfare (JPawS), will take place June 4. The public is invited to bring their dogs for a walk around Lake Papianni, located at the Municipal Complex, near the Edison Animal Shelter. There will also be games and face painting for…

  • ‘Mark Twain: Wit and Wisdom’ at AARP

    The Edison AARP Chapter 3446 will meet at 1 p.m. May 16 at the Edison Hotel (formerly Holiday Inn), Woodbridge Avenue in Raritan Center, Edison. Producer/ director/actor David G. Kennedy will present “Mark Twain: Wit and Wisdom.” This program is funded by the Horizons Speakers Bureau of the New Jersey Council for the Humanities, a…