Category: Sentinel-EDM News
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‘Soundstage’ will fill club with hope for autistic youths
BYAMY ROSEN Staff Writer Yellow #5 When voices and musical instruments combine, special things often happen. When musicians combine, special people can often be helped. Such will be the case on Saturday, May 7, when Greater Media Newspapers and Howell Ice World present a host of musical performances for charity during “Soundstage” at Bar Anticipation…
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Edison administrator let go amid turmoil
Served for a year marked by controversial decisions, rancor at meetings BY KATHY CHANG I n the wake of several controversial moves and tensions between the Edison Township Council and the administration, MayorAntonia Ricigliano fired township Business Administrator Dennis Gonzalez on April 12. She called the decision a “very difficult” one. “I had conversations with…
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Police look for masked suspect who robbed 7-Eleven in Edison
EDISON— Police are looking for a man who robbed a 7-Eleven store at knifepoint last week. The incident occurred at 3:59 a.m. April 13 at the store on Lafayette Avenue, police said. The victim, a 47-year-old Metuchen man, told police that the suspect came into the store wearing black gloves and a black mask that…
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Official’s exit has council members calling for change
Officials, union members complain of lack of access to information BY KATHY CHANG EDISON — With Dennis Gonzalez out as business administrator, members of the Township Council called upon Mayor Antonia Ricigliano last week to rescind the executive order that prohibits them from speaking with employees. The infamous restriction, which council members have called a…
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Edison officials reach compromise for shuttle
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — The township is working together with Garden Communities to continue providing transit to the Edison Train Station via a shuttle program that has been in place for over 10 years. The Edison Light Transit (ELT) program had previously been the victim of a budget cut on April 8.…
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Four seek three seats on Metuchen board
Field includes three incumbents, one newcomer BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent In addition to weighing in on a $29.82 million budget carrying an average $98 increase, voters on April 27 will select three of four candidates running for the Metuchen Board of Education. The field of candidates is as follows: Dan Benderly An incumbent, Benderly is…
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Manasquan: small-town charm & an eclectic downtown
Main Street draws visitors in summer as well as at holiday time BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer Downtown Manasquan With miles of attractive beaches and a thriving downtown, Manasquan offers more than your average beach town. Manasquan has been a seaside destination since 1878, when railroads offered convenient access to New York City and the…
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‘Bunny day’
From top: Aarshi Manan, 6, of Edison, has some fun with friends during Edison’s 33rd annual township Easter Party, held April 9 at the Stelton Community Center. Suzette Stephen, 2, of Edison, gets some help coloring eggs. Eshani Goswami, 2, of Edison, displays her excitement. PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR staff
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Four-year-old Shely Dash of Avenel takes part in a group dance during Edison’s 33rd annual township Easter Party, held April 9 at the Stelton Community Center. The event included contests, games and a visit from the Easter Bunny. ERIC SUCAR staff
