Category: Sentinel-EDM News

  • ‘Trash train’ proposal derailed for now

    BY BRYAN SABELLAStaff Writer BY BRYAN SABELLA Staff Writer METUCHEN — Fears that the controversial "trash train" proposal may receive a new lease on life proved unfounded last week. At last week’s Borough Council meeting, Borough Attorney David Frizell warned that the proposal to cart trash from New York City through central New Jersey by…

  • Show sure to bring back memories for some

    BY MAURA DOWGINStaff Writer BY MAURA DOWGIN Staff Writer The Times Three Trio will perform with the Edison Symphony Orchestra at its season finale March 6 at Middlesex County College. EDISON — The Edison Symphony Orchestra is gearing up for its season finale. The show, to be held at Middlesex County College on March 6,…

  • One dead after burglary turns violent

    Iselin man, 26, shot dead at his employer Iselin man, 26, shot dead at his employer’s Edison home MIGUEL JUAREZ staff A reporter gets ready for a live broadcast from Maureen Court in Edison. An Iselin man was shot and killed after interrupting a robbery in progress on Saturday. An Iselin man who apparently interrupted…

  • Building near rail lines subject of proposed bill

    Building near rail lines subject of proposed bill NJ Transit would be required to inform municipalities of the agency’s long-term rail plans whenever a town is considering development of property near rail lines, under a proposed law sponsored by state Assembly Deputy Speaker John S. Wisniewski. The Assembly Transportation Committee released the legislation last week,…

  • Photo

    MIGUEL JUAREZ staff Raymond Jablonski, 11, Verona, captures the beauty on tape during last weekend’s Flower, Garden and Outdoor Living Show of New Jersey at the convention center in Edison.

  • Senior billiards club racks ’em up with style

    Woodbridge club has33 members ages 60-80who play at the Y BY COLLEEN LUTOLFStaff Writer Woodbridge club has 33 members ages 60-80 who play at the Y BY COLLEEN LUTOLF Staff Writer PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY staff Colonia resident and Senior Billiards Club member Betty Dykeman takes aim during a match at the Senior Billiards Club in the…

  • Work on borough hall remains under way

    BY BRYAN SABELLAStaff Writer BY BRYAN SABELLA Staff Writer METUCHEN — Work on the new borough hall goes on. Borough Administrator William E. Boerth said at last week’s Borough Council meeting that work on the building at 500 Main St., which officials expected to be ready by the beginning of this year, passed an important…

  • Fistfight at headquarters under scrutiny

    Fistfight at headquarters under scrutiny EDISON — Officials are investigating an alleged altercation between two police sergeants that took place earlier this month. On Feb. 6, sergeants Anthony Marcantuono and Kenneth Schreck were allegedly involved in a fistfight at department headquarters, according to police officials. Police Chief Edward Costello said he was unable to release…

  • Employees, businesses gear up for Ford’s closing

    BY MAURA DOWGINStaff Writer BY MAURA DOWGIN Staff Writer FILE PHOTO Ford’s assembly plant on Route 1. EDISON — The end is near. The Ford Assembly Plant in Edison is scheduled to cease production on Friday after 56 years of manufacturing cars and trucks at its Route 1 location. Since the 102-acre facility opened in…