Category: Sentinel-EDM News
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Chili Cook-off
Left to right: Michael Scranton (l) of Edison, Helen Hollenback of Washington and Jerilynn Harris of Lebanon get their entries ready for tasting in the inaugural Chili Cook-Off competition at Sport Honda of Metuchen Nov. 20. Edison. Chili tasters check out some of the recipes. Proceeds went to the New Jersey Home for Veterans at…
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H Mart opens as anchor of Tops plaza in Edison
Korean grocer among several businesses open in new plaza BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer H Mart employees prepare fresh foods at the new supermarket. EDISON — The former Tops Appliance shopping plaza is booming once again. Township officials joined a celebration Dec. 9 marking the opening of an H Mart Asian grocery store, complete with…
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Edison looking for new chief financial officer
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — Township officials are in the process of selecting a new chief finance officer. “We hope that the entire process is done by Feb. 1,” Mayor Antonia Ricigliano said. Mark Acker, who was brought in during former Mayor Jun Choi’s administration, filed his resignation on Nov. 22 after township…
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Metuchen residents get kick out of martial arts figure
METUCHEN — More than 700 cast votes on their favorite scarecrow as part of this year’s inaugural Scarecrows on Main contest. And the winner is … the “Karate Kid.” The Black Belt Institute’s young martial artist in the midst of a flying side kick received 111 votes, making it the top votegetter for favorite scarecrow.…
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Raconteur to feature staged reading of local teen’s play
METUCHEN — The Raconteur Bookshop, known for its avant-garde performances, readings and visiting authors, will feature a staged reading of “2,5-Pentylsentirate,” a play written and directed by 16- year-old borough resident Kayla Bashe. The one-time, free performance will take place at the bookshop, 431 Main St., at 8 p.m. Dec. 16. Alex Dawson, who owns…
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Boy Scout Troop 66 in Edison recently organized a service project to assemble Halloween goodie bags containing party favors, candy treats and snacks for patients at the Bristol- Myers Squibb Children’s Hospital in New Brunswick.
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Three firefighter candidates file suit over selection process
Trio says rank on hiring list was not followed BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — The hiring of up to eight additional firefighters has stalled. Lawsuits have been filed by three firefighter candidates against Mayor Antonia Ricigliano, Business Administrator Dennis Gonzalez, Assistant Business Administrator and Assistant Public Safety Director Richard Laird, Deputy Fire Chief…
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Wine tasting
Maximilian Riedel of Riedel Crystal of America discusses wine glasses during a seminar at the New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center on Sunfield Avenue in Edison Nov. 30. The 11th-generation glassmaker and CEO led patrons on a tasting with his company’s glasses. Patrons enjoy the unique educational event. PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR staff
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Edison police warn of fundraiser con
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — Police are alerting residents to a possible scam. The incident occurred Nov. 23 and was relayed to residents through the township’s reverse 911 system and is posted on the township’s website. The suspects are described as two young women knocking on doors in the township. They say they…
