Category: Sentinel-EDM News
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Edison firefighters promoted
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — Thirteen of the township’s 125 firefighters were promoted further up in the ranks during a ceremony last week. “This is a long time coming,” said Deputy Fire Chief Brian Latham. “These [men] were on the list many, many years ago for these promotions.” Latham joined Mayor Antonia Ricigliano…
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“King Arthur” of the Harlem Wizards displays his talents at mid-court during the Spirit of Giving Basketball Benefit for Foster Youth, held Dec. 18 at the Edison Job Corps Academy, Plainfield Avenue, Edison. The Three Doctors Foundation co-sponsored the event, featuring members of the Wizards and the New Jersey Express. See story, page 7. SCOTT…
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Police investigating burglaries reported Dec. 21 in Metuchen
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer METUCHEN — Police are investigating two home burglaries and one attempted burglary that occurred on the same day last week. The attempted burglary was reported around 1:30 p.m. Dec. 21 at a Home Street residence. The victim told police that she was walking home when she observed a white male…
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Edison Township Council members call mayor’s order ‘insulting’
Dec. 14 directive stops employees from speaking directly with council BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Temperatures were dropping outside, but it was even colder in Edison Township Council chambers last week. Council members spoke out against an executive order from Mayor Antonia Ricigliano that prohibits employees from discussing municipal business with them. The Dec. 14…
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Ice & snow must be cleared from vehicles before driving
Highway safety and law enforcement officials have reminded New Jersey motorists that an amended law went into effect in October requiring that all ice and snow be removed from a vehicle before it may travel on New Jersey’s roads. Failure to do so can result in a citation and fine. Division of Highway Traffic Safety…
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Holiday House Tour
John Porpora greets visitors to his home on High Street in Metuchen during the Borough Improvement League’s Holiday House Tour Dec. 5. SCOTT FRIEDMAN
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Toni Marchek takes in the decorations at John Porpora’s home on High Street in Metuchen during the Borough Improvement League’s Holiday House Tour Dec. 5. Visitors enjoyed beautifully decorated homes and a Holiday Bazaar at the Old Franklin School on Middlesex Avenue. SCOTT FRIEDMAN
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Edison movie theater debuts dine-in service
Guests can eat dinner, have cocktails at newly remodeled auditoriums BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer AMC Loews Menlo Park employees help guests on hand during a Dec. 14 VIP night showcasing the new dine-in movie theater concept. Left: Servers await their first customers outside the auditoriums. PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR staff EDISON — A streamlined…
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Switch to EMTs expected to reduce salary costs
Firefighters group says move ‘does not make any sense’ BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Despite opposition from members of the fire department, township officials are in the process of hiring additional full-time emergency medical technicians (EMTs). Mayor Antonia Ricigliano cited financial reasons for wanting to hire additional EMTs and move away from the use of…
