Category: Sentinel-EDM News
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‘Bottling it’ lets you find the magic over and over
Clare Marie Celano Girl Talk Clare Marie CelanoGirl Talk Funny how certain things you remember from a love affair can make you feel as though you are there all over again. I can still hear it – the music those beautiful hands played as they banged out “Thunder Road” on his piano. And, every time…
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Tower Corp. still looking for donations
Deadline for matching funds from federal gov’t for renovations is June 30 BY TOM CAIAZZA Staff Writer BY TOM CAIAZZAStaff Writer EDISON – The Edison Memorial Tower Fund is seeking donations for renovation of the Edison Tower. The non-profit organization has spent the better part of the last year trying to raise money for renovations…
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Bodybuilders arm robot builders with over $2K
Competition raises funds for award-winning NBTHS team’s travels BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer BY JENNIFER AMATOStaff Writer SCOTT PILLING staff Larry Tidwell (l) prepares for the National Gym Association bodybuilding competition at the North Brunswick Township High School on May 19, getting help from his friend, Kenneth Washington. Twenty-five competitors competed in different weight classes…
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From Iraq to the Palace, soldiers honored for service
Albert’s Palace in Fords to make ceremony an annual event BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer BY KATHY CHANGStaff Writer WOODBRIDGE – Sgt. 1st Class Robert Whitsell of the U.S. Army said he could and would write a book about his 18 years of experience in the military. “I’ve been keeping a journal every day,” said…
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Final demolition begins at snuff mill
Developer expects some housing units occupied in early ’08 BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer BY JESSICA SMITHStaff Writer JEFF GRANIT staff Construction equipment sits ready to take down four snuff mill buildings in Helmetta May 22 as representatives of the borough and its redeveloper, Kaplan Cos., held a press conference on the final phase of…
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State debates how to find the green for open space
With successful fund about to run out, officials disagree over new source BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer Gov. Jon Corzine’s opposition to the use of bonds to refund the Garden State Preservation Trust (GPST) has elicited howls of protest from both legislators and civic groups across the state. At issue is legislation that would have…
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Mayoral candidates lay out stances on issues
Council members Tim Dacey and Tom Vahalla square off June 5 BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer BY KATHY CHANGStaff Writer METUCHEN – Two Democratic candidates are vying for the part-time mayor position. On June 5, residents will head to the polls and either choose Timothy Dacey, 44, or Thomas Vahalla, 58, who are looking to…
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Smart Growth planner suggests ‘town core’
Believes answer to Rtes. 1 & 27 problems lies in having a downtown BY TOM CAIAZZA Staff Writer BY TOM CAIAZZAStaff Writer EDISON- Three towns, two bustling thoroughfares and three downtowns: that is Hannah Twaddel’s vision for Routes 1 and 27. The representative from Renaissance Planning Group told residents at the Stelton Community Center on…
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Experiencing Edison
PHOTOS BY SCOTT FRIEDMAN PHOTOS BY SCOTT FRIEDMAN (Clockwise from top) Harrison Lee, 9, of Edison gets ready to pedal during the “Experience Edison/Metuchen Bike Ride,” co-sponsored by both towns, on Sunday. Riders pedal past the Edison Municipal Building for a beautiful day of biking during the bike ride. Several cyclists take a break in…
