Category: Sentinel-EDM News
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Metuchen Library to host international film fest
The Metuchen Public Library will continue its annual summer foreign film series, the Edna Newby International Film Festival, with the Italian film “I’m Not Scared” on July 30.The festival will run through August 13. Each film will be shown twice, at 2 and 7:30 p.m. on the indicated date. Admission is free to all. Each…
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After the fire, Moose Lodge vows to rebuild
Members to hold fundraisers to rebuild lodge lost in fire BY TOM CAIAZZA Staff Writer BY TOM CAIAZZAStaff Writer ERIC SUCAR staff Clockwise – With the shell of their former lodge in the background, Tom Eosso of Edison helps clean up at the backyard picnic the Edison Moose Lodge 1978 held to raise money to…
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Planning Board takes up Ford Redevelopment plan
Board could send plan to council in July for approval BY TOM CAIAZZA Staff Writer BY TOM CAIAZZAStaff Writer EDISON – The plan for the plant is in the hands of the Planning Board. The Ford Assembly Plant Redevelopment plan was presented to the Planning Board on Tuesday evening, laying out guidelines for what the…
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Convicted rapist gets 40-yr term
Addresses victim and proclaims innocence; attorney vows appeal Reginald Roach JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Despite receiving a 40-year sentence for the home invasion and sexual assault of a 64-year-old woman in 2005, Reginald Roach maintained his innocence during his sentencing in state Superior Court in New Brunswick on July 18. Roach, now 38, of North…
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ERIC SUCAR staff A group of young people peruse the grounds of Michael Palughi’s annual homemade carnival held at his Edison home July 28. Palughi builds all the rides and games himself and invites the neighborhood for free. Story, page 5.
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Seniors yell ‘Bingo!’ as paperwork clears
Permits for bingo, 50/50 were hand-delivered to seniors July 20 BY TOM CAIAZZA Staff Writer BY TOM CAIAZZAStaff Writer Judy Gillingham of the Edison Township Health and Senior Services Department said it best: “Bingo is back and we’re thrilled.” After nearly four months without the ubiquitous Senior Club pastime, the members of the various senior…
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County fair kicks off Monday in East Bruns.
Elvis tribute, circus, pig racing among this year’s attractions Nearly 60,000 people had some fun in the sun at last year’s Middlesex County Fair, and organizers are hoping to see even more revelers this year. “That was a great year,” said Kirk Bonamici, public relations director for the county fair association. “We had fantastic weather.…
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Man reports carjacking on Cutters Dock Rd.
Victim says suspect took $200; forced him to drive him around BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer BY KATHY CHANGStaff Writer WOODBRIDGE – Police are looking for a man in his 30s who allegedly carjacked, kidnapped and robbed a 21-year-old Carteret man on Cutters Dock Road last week. The carjacking occurred at 8:30 p.m. July 26,…
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Firefighter charged with setting fire at Foodtown
Colonia firefighter trainee worked there, helped fight blaze BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer BY KATHY CHANGStaff Writer WOODBRIDGE – Members of the Colonia Fire Department were shocked last week when police arrested and charged one of their own with arson. Elijah James, 18, Colonia, was arrested and charged July 17 in connection with a fire…
