Category: Sentinel-EDM News

  • Club celebrates half-century of fun in the summer sun

    Woodside was the vision of a small group of families in Edison in the 1950s BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Michael and Nicole Watazychyn, 7-year-old twins, pose for a picture during a relaxing day at the Woodside Swim & Tennis Club on Harding Avenue recently. The club opened in 1960 and is celebrating its 50-year…

  • Christie unveils salary cap plan at local school

    Says many school supers’ salaries are out of proportion with economic realities BY JENNIFER BOOTON Staff Writer Just after signing a law capping property tax increases at 2 percent, Gov. Chris Christie announced another cap proposal, this one intended to cut school spending and direct more money to the classroom. Gov. Chris Christie takes questions…

  • Radio Control Club Open House

    Mike Korb (l) of Edison and Larry Kosinar of Old Bridge troubleshoot their “Tower 40” model airplane during the fourth annual Open House event hosted by the Tri-County Radio Control Club July 18 at Heavenly Farms, East Brunswick. More photos at gmnews.com.

  • Sinatra excited to stay at helm in Metuchen

    Superintendent says she still enjoys the job, despite increased financial challenges BY ENID WEISS Correspondent Superintendent of Schools Terri Sinatra is looking forward to starting the school year with two new principals. That is one of several reasons she was eager to renew her own contract with the Metuchen Board of Education and agreed to…

  • JFK Miles for Minds 5K

    Neil Proshan, 76, heads for the finish line during the second annual JFK Miles for Minds 5K and Fun Run/Walk at Roosevelt Park in Edison on Sunday. The event raised funds for the Center for Head Injuries at JFK Medical Center, James Street. SCOTT FRIEDMAN

  • Council divided over EMT salary increases

    Some argue Edison cannot afford increases for responders BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Edison’s 14 emergency medical technicians have reached an agreement with the township on a four-year contract that gives them 2 percent salary increases for three of those years. For this year, the EMTs agreed to a salary freeze. The Township Council voted…

  • Senior citizens’ artwork displayed at MCC gallery

    The artwork of Middlesex County artists over age 60 who participated in the Middlesex County Department of Senior Services Senior Art Contest is on display at Middlesex County College.   The artists’ works are on exhibit in the Studio Art Gallery at the college’s Performing Arts Center through Aug. 6. Works were entered in nine…

  • Edison throws sendoff for employee of 42 years

    Joan Dalton honored for her dedication, humor and heart BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Joan Dalton cuts the first slice of her retirement cake. Dalton retired from Edison Township after 42 years, in which she wore many hats for different departments, including purchasing and registrar. She is the township’s longest-serving employee on record. PHOTO COURTESY…

  • Panel suggests ideas to address space needs

    BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Committee presents wide range of outside-the-box thoughts to Board of Ed. Along-term facility committee headed by Edison Board of Education member William Van Pelt last week presented a list of ideas to address overcrowding in the schools. The proposals range from implementing split sessions in the middle schools to holding…