Category: Sentinel-EDM News

  • GOP: We’ll be board’s ‘badly needed conscience’

    Geoffrey Champion, Andrew Tidd seek freeholder seats BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer BY JENNIFER AMATOStaff Writer Andrew Tidd The Republican candidates for Middlesex County Board of Freeholders are looking to restore a system of checks and balances to the board with their election Tuesday. Candidates Geoffrey Champion and Andrew Tidd say the first focus of…

  • Dems pledge to improve efficiency, education

    Incumbents Pulomena, Polos say they’re proud of their accomplishments BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer BY JENNIFER AMATOStaff Writer John Pulomena Constituents, then county, then party. That is the order of priority the current Middlesex County Democratic freeholders say they have taken when handling their position. Incumbents H. James Polos and John Pulomena are hoping to…

  • Tricks and treats

    SCOTT PILLING staff Grace Song and Zaiir Wallcott, both 4 years old, work hard designing their goodie bags during the YMCA’s “Halloween Bash” on Saturday in Metuchen.

  • Court: Same-sex couples must have equal rights

    State Legislature has six months to decide what to call institution BY TOM CAIAZZA Staff Writer BY TOM CAIAZZAStaff Writer TOMCAIAZZA John Tomlicky, executive director of the League of American Families, announced the Supreme Court’s decision on same-sex marriages, and called for a constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriage. TRENTON – The New Jersey Supreme…

  • New study to examine shared emergency services

    BY JAY BODAS Staff Writer BY JAY BODASStaff Writer EDISON – Edison and Woodbridge’s emergency responders may soon be able to communicate with each other instantly. “In a post 9/11 world, it is essential that emergency responders be able to quickly communicate across municipal boundaries,” said Mayor Jun Choi. Edison and Woodbridge will use a…

  • Pilot program to ramp up health care at schools

    BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer BY KATHY CHANGStaff Writer WOODBRIDGE – School and health officials are hoping a new pilot program will help diagnose student illnesses more quickly and reduce absenteeism. Two nurse practitioners will work hand in hand with school nurses, and will rotate among six elementary schools in the district starting in November.…

  • 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…

  • School Halloween parade changes in store

    School officials cite security concerns; parents blast decision BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer BY KATHY CHANGStaff Writer Parents are upset with Metuchen school officials’ plans to ban their attendance at the traditional Oct. 31 Halloween parade at the Campbell Elementary School and move the event indoors. Superintendent of Schools Theresa Sinatra said the current climate…