Category: Sentinel-EDM News

  • Landmark business holds on in face of borough developments

    By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent METUCHEN — A longtime borough business owner spoke up on behalf of himself and other small businesses in town, pointing out that such merchants should remain valued amid incoming large-scale developments. Justin Hopkins, owner of Bill’s Ineffable Automotive Rehabilitation, 400 Amboy Ave., said at the March 16 Borough Council meeting that…

  • Where to find autism resources

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that, as of 2014, autism spectrum disorder affects 1 in 68 children across the country. This new estimate is 30 percent higher than previous reports, which may be indicative of better measuring devices, more people coming forward or a greater prevalence of autism across the board. “Autism…

  • Trainers’ puppy love leads to lifelong partnership

    By JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer The Nielsen family — left to right, Lorena, Thomas and Chase, 10 — has taken in Hester the puppy to train her as an assistance dog. Known as man’s best friend, dogs often become part of their owners’ family. For the Nielsen family of Metuchen, raising a puppy means preparing…

  • Nip body image issues in the bud this spring

    By Joanne Gerr, M.S.W., C.S.W. As the sun warms our lives and gets us moving with family and friends, we are ready to enjoy this time of play and celebration. But as we fling open windows and bring the patio furniture out of storage, new worries can set in. Perhaps we haven’t been able to…

  • Police seek suspect in Edison bank robbery

    EDISON — The robbery of the Magyar Bank on Inman Avenue last week represented the township’s second bank heist in a month. At 2:50 p.m. March 31, a black male entered the bank and presented a teller with a note demanding money and stating that he had a weapon, police said. The suspect then left…

  • Put health first

    As spring nears, many of us fall back into habits we swore on the new year we wouldn’t do anymore.This is why the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics reminds us of the importance of combining healthy eating and physical exercise, and we’re here to show you the easy ways to incorporate healthy habits into you…

  • Parade participants sought in Metuchen

    METUCHEN — The borough’s 88th annual Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony, with the theme, “Land of the Free, Home of the Brave,” will feature Grand Marshal Rob Donnan, combat medical specialist in the U.S. Army. Set for 10 a.m. May 25, the rain-or-shine parade and ceremony are hosted by the Metuchen Area Chamber of Commerce.…

  • Farmlands Bicycle Tour set for another go-round

    METUCHEN — A tradition that has spanned more than three decades will take on a new spin this year when a local bicycle club partners with Habitat for Humanity for the Farmlands Bicycle Tour. Set for May 2, the 31st annual bike tour will again start and finish in Lincroft. Habitat for Humanity in Monmouth…

  • Public-private efforts combine to move downtown forward

    By JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer METUCHEN — With the downtown at the forefront of discussions in the borough, those invested in bringing Main Street and surrounding areas to their full potential are stepping up to formulate the first steps of the process. Acceptance into the Main Street New Jersey (MSNJ) program at the associate level…