Category: Sentinel-EDM News

  • Planners OK project for defunct Gerber site

    BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer BY KATHY CHANGStaff Writer WOODBRIDGE – Continental Developers Inc. will soon convert the old Gerber property site on Green Street into 192 age-restricted multifamily apartment units. The Zoning Board unanimously approved Continental’s application at the Oct. 26 board meeting, over the objections of several residents. Most of the residents live…

  • Woman accused of killing husband out on bail again

    Defense attorney calls state’s new charges ‘laughable’ BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer BY KATHY CHANGStaff Writer WOODBRIDGE – A 34-year-old former fertility clinic nurse accused of killing her husband in their Woodbridge Center Plaza apartment two years ago walked out of Middlesex County Adult Correction Center in North Brunswick last week after posting bail. State…

  • Zoners approve larger home on Lund Avenue

    Neighbor objects, calls it the start of more ‘McMansions’ BY JAY BODAS Staff Writer BY JAY BODASStaff Writer EDISON – The Zoning Board of Adjustment recently unanimously approved construction of a new house on Lund Avenue. A one-story home and shed formerly sat on the roughly 80-by-116-foot property, according to the township engineer’s report. “My…

  • Making friends

    COURTESY OF TOM PETERSON Edison resident Treven Smith makes a new friend out of arson dog Scout at Middlesex County College’s Health and Safety Fair recently.

  • Verizon apologizes for online upgrade delay

    BY JAY BODAS Staff Writer BY JAY BODASStaff Writer EDISON – Students in the school district have had a tough time getting online since the start of this past school year, officials say. “Until now, we were getting the run-around from Verizon,” said school district Business Administrator Daniel Michaud. “It is frustrating that we cannot…

  • Police department needs per-diem dispatchers

    The Metuchen Police Department is in need of police dispatchers on a per-diem and full-time basis. Applicants should preferably have experience in emergency medical dispatch and 911 calls, but training can be provided. The starting salary for per diem dispatchers is $12 an hour. Full-time dispatchers will make $24,000 a year. If interested, contact Officer…

  • Newcomers challenge Dems for 2 council seats

    Candidates focus on traffic, taxes and Stop & Shop site BY JAY BODAS Staff Writer BY JAY BODASStaff Writer Richard Weber Two Democratic incumbents and two Republican challengers will be vying for two Metuchen Borough Council seats that are up for grabs in Tuesday’s elections. Incumbents Richard Dyas and Richard Weber, along with challengers Steve…

  • Photo

    SCOTT PILLING staff Alexis Mangafas, 7, gives mom Faye a helping hand while carving their pumpkin on Oct. 24 at John Marshall School in Edison.

  • Brother, sister are show business naturals

    BY JAY BODAS Staff Writer BY JAY BODASStaff Writer JAY BODAS Entertainers Sy and Shelby Adamowski pose on their steps in Edison. Shelby, 8, will be featured in an upcoming Adam Sandler comedy. EDISON – The next time you run into Edison residents Sy and Shelby Adamowski, be sure to ask for their autographs. Sy,…