Category: Sentinel-EDM News
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Missing numbers lead to arrests
WOODBRIDGE — Much like serial numbers used to identify and track firearms, vehicle identification number (VIN) tags are used with automotive engines and transmissions. Removing such tags is common in the stolen auto parts market. Police made two arrests for removal of VIN tags last week. “We have an officer who is very knowledgeable in…
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Metuchen Musings
Hail, Brit-uchen! These days, I can’t seem to attend a Metuchen social occasion without hearing a British accent. At first, I thought that these Brits were a lonely flotilla in the large Metuchen sea, but I’ve since learned that Metuchen’s 2.8 square miles is actually a highly populated expatriate British island. “I had no idea…
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Residents demand more details on town budget
Budget adoption slated for sometime in Oct., councilman says The public had a chance to speak out about the 2004-05 municipal budget, and Edison officials couldn’t believe what they heard. “Nothing comes as a surprise to me anymore,” Township Councilman Anthony Massaro said at a Sept. 22 public hearing on the budget meeting. “Even when…
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Skateboarder, 12, earning recognition
BY BRYAN SABELLA Staff Writer BY BRYAN SABELLAStaff Writer FARRAH MAFFAI staff John Foiles, 12, also known as “The Ripper,” tries his tricks last week at the skate park in Sayreville. The borough youth has received support from Nike and Red Bull. Some people just have it. They seem born with a natural talent. John…
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Residents call for town official’s resignation
Councilman William Kruczak broke trust with town, says one He made no more apologies. He did not offer to step aside. Edison Councilman William Kruczak was silent when another resident called for his resignation at the Sept. 22 council meeting, after his second drunken driving arrest on July 30. “I am asking you to step…
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Residents still push for local pay-to-play ban
BY ELAINE VAN DEVELDE Staff Writer BY ELAINE VAN DEVELDEStaff Writer EDISON — A local pay-to-play ordinance is moot, since the state’s law gives ample protection from the practice, Mayor George A. Spadoro’s spokesman said recently. “Our town attorney (Louis Rainone) has been advised that the state Office of Legislative Service issued an opinion that…
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First aider grateful for the chance to serve
MIGUEL JUAREZ staff Colleen Dougherty, president of Edison First Aid Squad No. 2, congratulates George Behrens, 90, a retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel, on his 30 years of service to the township as Behrens’ wife, Helen, looks on. EDISON — George Behrens has seen and done a lot in his 90 years. He rode a…
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Compromise reached on Amtrak tree chopping
BY ELAINE VAN DEVELDE Staff Writer BY ELAINE VAN DEVELDEStaff Writer EDISON — Amtrak and the township administration have struck an agreement to save a few trees, power lines and residents’ privacy. “While I wish Amtrak did not remove the trees from this area, I am glad we were able to work out an amicable…
