Category: Sentinel-EDM News

  • Youngster tries to teach BOE a lesson

    11-year-old pens letter asking for more enforcement of traffic laws near his school BY DAN NEWMAN Staff Writer EDISON — According to resident Ross Del Conte, the complaints concerning traffic problems near the James Madison Intermediate School have been numerous over the years. “It really is out of control,” Del Conte said. “People are always…

  • DiMuzio, Michaud up for pay increases

    BY DAN NEWMAN Staff Writer EDISON — Acting Schools Superintendent John DiMuzio and Business Administrator/Board Secretary Daniel Michaud were expected to have their respective contracts renewed at Monday night’s Board of Education meeting. Results of the meeting were unavailable when the Sentinel went to press on Monday. At the June 11 meeting, copies of the…

  • Out for a fun run

    SCOTT FRIEDMAN Frank Capron and his son Frank Jr., 7, of Metuchen, make their way down the street during the first Fuce 5K family run/walk in Metuchen on June 13. The event is in honor of borough resident Michael Fuccile, 36, who was murdered on his way to work in Jersey City less than a…

  • Mayors spice things up for a worthy cause

    Mayors’ Wellness Campaign aims to promote healthier living BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer The three judges for the annual Mayors Healthy Cook-Off held at the Wegmans supermarket in Woodbridge last week were surprised when presented with a dish of Cajun grilled alligator and dirty rice made by North Brunswick Mayor Francis "Mac" Womack. JEFF GRANIT…

  • You’re almost there!

    SCOTT FRIEDMAN Kevin Coventry-Cos, 8, of Metuchen, keeps up with the pack of runners during the first Fuce 5K run/walk in Metuchen on June 13. The event is in honor of Michael Fuccile, who was tragically murdered in Jersey City less than a year ago.

  • Local celebrities, senator team up for FAAN Walk for Food Allergy

    LONG BRANCH — Although all parents worry about their children’s safety, parents of children with food allergies have an additional challenge. Educating the public and raising funds for research are two ways parents, friends and families of children with food allergies are helping to widen the safety net. Joining the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network…

  • New Brunswick breaks ground on transit village

    Will include residences, bookstore and office space as a gateway to Rutgers University NEW BRUNSWICK — Gov. Jon Corzine and state and local officials broke ground for New Brunswick’s $150 million Gateway Transit Village project June 10. The 630,000-square-foot mixed-use building will include 245,000 square feet of residential units, 50,000 square feet of destination retail…

  • Incumbents win primary for county Freeholder board

    18 percent of Democrats chose county candidates BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer Democrats recently voted for three incumbents to run against Republican candidates for the Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders election in November. Incumbents James Polos and Ronald Rios ran uncontested for two three-year seats in a primary that was held June 2, receiving…

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    ERIC SUCAR Patrons scan over items from one of the many vendors at the State Quilt Guild of New Jersey Convention titled “Fancy This, Fancy That,” held at the New Jersey Expo Center in Edison on June 11. The event featured more than 500 quilts displayed, as well as wearable art, vendors, quilt appraisals, workshops,…