Category: Sentinel-EDM News

  • MHS referendumon tap for next week

    District could receive $11M from state if voters approve plan BY BRYAN SABELLA Staff Writer BY BRYAN SABELLAStaff Writer The district’s $28 million referendum to renovate Metuchen High School goes before the voters next Tuesday. If approved, the high school, which was built in 1956, will be in for a substantial overhaul of its infrastructure…

  • Grievers offered ‘Bill of Rights’ for holidays

    Seminar focuses on the toughest weeks for those who have suffered loss BY MELISSA CIFELLI Staff Writer BY MELISSA CIFELLIStaff Writer After the loss of a loved one, getting through the holidays can be very difficult. To help those grieving prepare emotionally for the holidays, Lorrie Quinlan and Dorothy Martin, who provide monthly and yearly…

  • Officials still pushing public notice ordinance

    Verizon successfully challenged ordinance BY ELAINE VAN DEVELDE Staff Writer Edison is appealing a court decision earlier this year that struck down an ordinance that called for more public notice about pending development projects. “It was specifically intended to get the word out and inform more people,” said council Vice President Parag Patel, who spearheaded…

  • Diner owner recalled for kindness, hard work

    Alex Panko helped found family-run Peter Pank in 1956 BY JOHN DUNPHY Staff Writer BY JOHN DUNPHYStaff Writer Pictured below is a painting of the Peter Pank Diner from the early days, when Alex Panko (above) bought the establishment with his sister and brother-in-law. He helped found an eatery that for 48 years has been…

  • Photo

    MIGUEL JUAREZ staff Brian Shaughnessy, Colonia, attempts to skate to victory in a friendly race with buddy Shea Mitruska, visiting from Florida, at the Edison Family Ice Skating Rink in Roosevelt Park last week.

  • ‘Roadside Woodbridge’ now a holiday tradition

    Train enthusiast begins 14th year of display at Barron Arts Center BY COLLEEN LUTOLF Staff Writer When December rolls around, model train buffs everywhere begin dusting off their collections and prepare to lay tracks around the Christmas tree. Colonia resident Michael Gelesky is no different. Except Gelesky begins setting up his model train display in…

  • Democrats fined by state for faulty reporting

    BY ELAINE VAN DEVELDE Staff Writer BY ELAINE VAN DEVELDEStaff Writer EDISON — The split in the Democratic Party has widened since the state Election Law Enforcement Commission fined officials in office $14,150 for campaign finance violations. The rift rose to the surface when Democratic Committeeman Anthony Russomanno, Antonia Ricigliano, Robert Karabichak and former Councilman…

  • Santa, baby

    MIGUEL JUAREZ staff Erin Kelly, of Navesink, brings baby girl Bridget to visit Santa and make a donation to the Edison Elks Lodge’s Toys for Tots drive last week. Elks President Doug Pearson joins in the festivities along with Marine Corps Reserve officer Nick D’Andrea, of Metuchen, and Marine Cpl. Sampson J. Brown.

  • Flag football builds basics, sportsmanship

    No-contact football league gaining popularity with kids, parents BY BRYAN SABELLA Staff Writer BY BRYAN SABELLAStaff Writer COURTESY OF DAN MISDEA Metuchen flag football coach Dan Misdea gives some pointers and playing tips to some young team members during a recent game. METUCHEN — Flag football leagues like the one started by borough resident and…