Category: Sentinel-EDM News

  • Roosevelt upgrade costs rise another $3 million

    BY ELAINE VAN DEVELDEStaff Writer BY ELAINE VAN DEVELDE Staff Writer EDISON — It could cost as much as $3 million more than anticipated for the Roosevelt Care Center renovations, county officials said. The additional costs — on top of the $40 million estimated for the entire campus’ revamp — will cover hiring additional staff,…

  • Lawyer who helped activists dies

    BY ELAINE VAN DEVELDEStaff Writer BY ELAINE VAN DEVELDE Staff Writer A lawyer who helped Edison activists fight city hall and helped them win a six-year legal battle to save open space at Dismal Swamp, has died. John F.X. Irving, 76, died Dec. 27 at his most recent home in Florida. "He was our knight…

  • Neighbors uneasy over business owner’s murder

    BY COLLEEN LUTOLFStaff Writer BY COLLEEN LUTOLF Staff Writer WOODBRIDGE — Although a suspect has been charged in the murder of an Avenel business owner, area neighbors are reeling from the news and fearing for their safety. "It’s crazy," said Ana Perez, of Perth Amboy. "We’re right next door. Usually, it’s safe around here." A…

  • Relief efforts gear up for tsunami victims

    BY ELAINE VAN DEVELDE and COLLEEN LUTOLFStaff Writers BY ELAINE VAN DEVELDE and COLLEEN LUTOLF Staff Writers As prayers were said at all 40 BAPS Care centers nationwide on Sunday, local plans were in the works to get relief to the survivors of the tsunami tragedy in South Asia. "It is our appeal to people…

  • Edison residents call for televised meetings

    BY ELAINE VAN DEVELDEStaff Writer BY ELAINE VAN DEVELDE Staff Writer EDISON — Residents here say officials’ recent promise for better public notice on pending major developments could easily be kept by televising Planning Board and Zoning Board meetings. "It’s a simple solution to providing better public notice," said resident Jane Tousman. "It’s something that…

  • Firehouse face-lift

    JERRY WOLKOWITZ staff A fallen sign marks the spot of the firehouse on Route 27 in Edison that is undergoing renovations.

  • Officials promise more info on new development

    Residents upset over lack of notification of new projects BY ELAINE VAN DEVELDE Staff Writer BY ELAINE VAN DEVELDEStaff Writer JEFF GRANIT staff Bishop Ahr guard Tina Stawinski tries to push the ball up the court against the defensive pressure of Metuchen’s Kristen Edmonds. Bishop Ahr improved to 2-0 with the 45-36 win in Metuchen…

  • Funding in works for train station upgrade

    Edison gets $1 million chunk of federal transportation funds BY ELAINE VAN DEVELDE Staff Writer BY ELAINE VAN DEVELDEStaff Writer The check may not be in the mail yet, but one for $1 million will be written out in the new year for improvements to the Edison train station. The funding is part of $145…

  • Edison woman a friend to four-legged souls

    BY ELAINE VAN DEVELDE Staff Writer BY ELAINE VAN DEVELDEStaff Writer JERRY WOLKOWITZ staff Barbara Sabatie, the founder of Helpful Hands for Helpless Paws, chats with Boggs, a stray that has now taken up residence at her employer’s office, the law firm of Fred S. Dubowsky. EDISON – Their cold little noses warm many a…