Category: Sentinel-EDM News
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Concert to celebrate birthday of Metuchen synagogue
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer METUCHEN — Congregation Neve Shalom will celebrate 75 years of service to the local Jewish community with a concert Feb. 21. The “Made in Metuchen Concert” will feature three cantors who grew up at Neve Shalom — Anna West Ott, Paula Pepperstone and Bruce Rockman, who will perform singalongs, Broadway,…
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Ricigliano nearing decision on new B.A.
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Edison Township officials are making progress in their search for a township business administrator. Larry Pollex, who held the position in the late 1980s under then-Mayor Anthony Yelencsics, is serving in that capacity on an interim basis. “Larry was on my transition team and agreed to stay on until I…
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Authors share insights with St. Francis students
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer METUCHEN — The students of St. Francis Cathedral School kicked off their celebration of Catholic Schools Week with a visit from two authors as part of Young Authors Day. Trinka Hakes Noble, who has been an author and illustrator of children’s books for 30 years, shared some of her books…
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Not just for kicks
Jalen Edwards, 4, of Perth Amboy, and classmates work on their moves during the Feb. 13 Kick-a-Thon for Haiti Relief at the Satori Academy of Martial Arts in the Tano Mall, Amboy Avenue in Edison. Local martial artists at the academy’s locations in Edison and East Brunswick completed 11,000 kicks and raised nearly $4,000 for…
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Four days of flowers follow winter blast
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — For anyone who’s had enough winter weather, this weekend will provide an opportunity to focus on spring. The eighth annual New Jersey Flower and Garden Show is coming to the New Jersey Convention Center, 97 Sunfield Ave. The event runs Feb. 18 from 1 to 9 p.m., Feb.…
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Scott Martin of Edison and his 3-year-old daughter, Hailey, enjoy a ride down the hill at Holmdel Park in Monmouth County Feb. 11 when the skies finally cleared after two days of snowfall. ERIC SUCAR staff
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Volunteers spend day giving kids a smile
County college, local dentists take part in national effort to help those in need BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer Amid-winter snowstorm wasn’t the only alabaster event on the radar last Friday. Portraying the Tooth Fairy, Andrea Baros, a student in Middlesex County College’s dental hygiene program, smiles for a picture with Yana Dube, 6, of…
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State, Edison officials focus on roadway safety
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer After an increase in pedestrian fatalities from three in 2007 and one in 2008 to four in 2009, the Edison Township police department is receiving help from the state. Edison Police Chief Thomas Bryan speaks at a press conference on Feb. 4 announcing the department’s receipt of a $10,000 Education…
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Metuchen council takes caution on land transfers
BY ENID WEISS Correspondent In response to concerns from residents, the Metuchen Borough Council voted unanimously last week to postpone a measure that would turn two 10-foot strips of public land over to adjacent property owners. The move would save the borough money, since it is costly to maintain the lands, according to Borough Administrator…
