Category: Sentinel-EDM News

  • Atlantic City to host International Power Boat Show

    The 31st annual Atlantic City International Power Boat Show cruises back into town Feb. 3-7, docking at the Atlantic City Convention Center to showcase the biggest selection of powerboats and accessories in the Northeast, with dealers offering unprecedented deals. With hundreds of boats filling the convention center, ranging from luxury motor yachts and sport fishers…

  • Middlesex, Monmouth to share juvenile center

    Officials in Middlesex and Monmouth counties have announced an agreement to share youth detention services in hopes of saving taxpayers in each county more than $20 million over the next 10 years. If the freeholder boards in both counties authorize the deal, the Monmouth County Youth Detention Center on Dutch Lane Road in Freehold Township…

  • Swooosh!

    Michael Chen, 9, of Edison, sinks a basket as friend Robert Gumulak of Somerville looks on during the Buddy Ball of Edison basketball game on Saturday at the Stelton Community Center, Plainfield Avenue. SCOTT FRIEDMAN

  • Mayor shares priorities in first State of Township

    BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Mayor Antonia “Toni” Ricigliano addressed a rousing crowd in her first State of the Township address, stressing that the business community and the government must work together as one as they move forward in 2010. Mayor Antonia “Toni” Ricigliano greets supporters as she prepares to give her first State of…

  • Police arrest four suspects in mall-area burglary spree

    BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — Police have arrested four suspects, all residents of Elizabeth, in the burglaries of 14 motor vehicles that were parked in the vicinity of the Menlo Park Mall. The burglaries took place between Jan. 18 and 30 in the parking lots of the mall, the Target store and the…

  • Edison man receives fine, probation in bias assault

    BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer A state Superior Court judge sitting in New Brunswick ruled last week that the assault of a 19-year-old Jewish man in Edison on Sept. 19 was a bias-related incident that was initiated because of the man’s religion. During the closed trial in Family Court, Judge Roger W. Daley found the…

  • Council may turn back clock on speaking limits

    BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — People who come to the Township Council meetings will get the “freedom of speech” that some residents argued was impeded last year. Council President Charles Tomaro said the governing body will vote on a resolution to change an ordinance that only allots residents four minutes each to speak…

  • Holding court

    Left: Megan Murphy celebrates with friend Jenna Molinaro while Alex Warmke, 18, stands by during the Buddy Ball of Edison basketball game on Saturday at the Stelton Community Center, Plainfield Avenue. Above: Athletes and their buddies warm up. PHOTOS BY SCOTT FRIEDMAN

  • Friends organize night for special-needs kids

    BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — J.P. Stevens High School juniors Liesel Pajarillo and Nicole Montalbano hope to raise awareness for children with special needs while providing them with a wonderful evening. The students have organized an event called Cupid’s Ball, which will be held from 6-8:30 p.m. Feb. 20 at the Minnie B.…