Category: Sentinel-EDM News

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    CHRIS KELLY staff Local elementary fifth-grader Kaitlee Francisco dances before residents at the JFK Hartwyck Nursing Home in Edison on May 13. She and her fellow dancers are students at John Marshall Elementary School. More pictures on page 16.

  • Twp. Council tables redevelopment ordinance

    BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer Council members cite concerns over eminent domain, other powers The Edison Township Council unanimously voted to table the ordinance that would create an independent redevelopment agency amid concerns that the measure, as currently worded, would give that entity too much power. The ordinance, which was discussed during the council’s May…

  • The Arc walk in Edison

    Above: Participants make their way around the lake during the annual walk for The Arc of Middlesex County in Roosevelt Park in Edison on Saturday. Top right: Danielle Rajsteter sells umbrellas for another day. Bottom right: Chris Mizerak, of Piscataway, took the opportunity to meet look-alikes of Marilyn Monroe and Jack Sparrow. The charity event…

  • Playground in Franklin Square opens

    BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer The new playground was filled with running, laughing children, bubbles, and colorful balloons last week as the residents of the Franklin Square Condominium neighborhood in Metuchen dedicated the new play space for their young ones. PHOTO COURTESY OF MARY BELIBASKIS Two young residents of the Franklin Square Condominium neighborhood enjoy…

  • Development not following environmental regulations

    BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer EDISON – A housing development being constructed near the Stevens Preserve in Edison has been found to be in violation of several environmental regulations by the state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). According to the DEP, the firm currently undertaking the project, Fenix Investment and Development, has until the end…

  • Planning Board approves Jackson Ave. redevelopment

    BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer EDISON – The Planning Board unanimously voted to recommend an 11-acre tract of land off JacksonAvenue for redevelopment during a special meeting onMay 13. According to a report by Township Planner Brandi Forbes, the plot is currently zoned for light industrial uses, such as offices and warehouses, something that the…

  • Community group targets train station project

    BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer EDISON – Local community activist group Edison Community Association has come out against the proposed Edison Exchange project currently being developed by firm Inter- Cap Holdings. The group, which has begun recruiting new members in its drive against the 44-acre mixed-use village, has cited concerns over increased traffic and stresses…

  • Convertibles sought for local Memorial Day parade

    On Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, Metuchen will continue its tradition with one of the area’s longest-established Memorial Day parades. The parade will begin at 10 a.m., rain or shine.Abrief ceremony will be held atMemorial Park at the conclusion of the parade. TheMemorialDay ParadeCommittee invites all veterans to join in this important celebration. All Scouts…

  • John Marshall School dancers

    John Marshall School dancers Left: Local elementary fifth-grader Maria Diaz leads a group of fellow students in dance for residents of the JFK Hartwyck Nursing Home in Edison on May 13. Right: Maria shows off her skills. PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY staff