Category: Sentinel-EDM News

  • County plans for nature trail along rail line

    Greenway slatedto stretch fromMetuchen to Woodbridge BY BRYAN SABELLAStaff Writer Greenway slated to stretch from Metuchen to Woodbridge BY BRYAN SABELLA Staff Writer METUCHEN — Local residents can look forward to a state-of-the-art new recreational attraction in the near future, according to Mayor Ed O’ Brien. Last year, the county purchased a tract of land…

  • Boro: Keep walkways clear of snow

    BY BRYAN SABELLAStaff Writer Boro: Keep walkways clear of snow BY BRYAN SABELLA Staff Writer METUCHEN — Borough officials noted that Punxsutawney Phil has seen his shadow, thus guaranteeing six more weeks of the winter doldrums. Since winter is here to stay for the time being, at least according to the famous groundhog, Mayor Ed…

  • Council proposal seeks to regulate paintball guns

    BY COLLEEN LUTOLFStaff Writer Council proposal seeks to regulate paintball guns BY COLLEEN LUTOLF Staff Writer MIGUEL JUAREZ staff Jim Florek of New Brunswick displays some paintball accessories outside Impact Paintball, located in Edison. WOODBRIDGE — Paintball fans may soon have to transport their paintball guns in their trunks or risk a fine by the…

  • Mayor signs initiative to increase police diversity

    BY MAURA DOWGINStaff Writer BY MAURA DOWGIN Staff Writer EDISON — The way police officers are hired in the township is set to change. Mayor George A. Spadoro signed legislation last week that was requested by the department’s top brass. Police officials said that the overhaul of hiring practices will make it easier to increase…

  • Young mothers find a place of their own

    Group servesas refuge for working moms BY BRYAN SABELLAStaff Writer Group serves as refuge for working moms BY BRYAN SABELLA Staff Writer MIGUEL JUAREZ staff Metuchen mom Heather Jensen, the founder of Our Place, a group for young working mothers, kisses son Christopher, 9 months, when he wakes from his nap. The American dream doesn’t…

  • Local business owner charged in theft

    Police also charge tow service operator withfiling false documents BY BRYAN SABELLAStaff Writer Police also charge tow service operator with filing false documents BY BRYAN SABELLA Staff Writer WOODBRIDGE — Police arrested and charged the owner of a local towing service with theft recently. On Jan. 28, Scott Flowers, 42, of the Iselin section of…

  • Traffic squad writes slew of tickets

    793 tickets in Jan. top department BY MAURA DOWGINStaff Writer 793 tickets in Jan. top department’s total for Jan. ’03 BY MAURA DOWGIN Staff Writer Edison Police Department officials say they hope that recent changes will help improve the safety and quality of life of all Edison residents. The department implemented its Traffic Enforcement and…

  • Officials urge state to reinvest in fund

    Freeholder director: $500M neededto complete projects BY CHARLES W. KIMStaff Writer Freeholder director: $500M needed to complete projects BY CHARLES W. KIM Staff Writer NEW BRUNSWICK — Middlesex County officials want the state to make more money available for local road maintenance. Middlesex County Freeholder Director David B. Crabiel last week called on the state…

  • Officials ID victim of deadly Edison fire

    Cause of Jan. 23 blaze remains under investigation Officials ID victim of deadly Edison fire FARRAH MAFFAI staff Drenched by water from fire hoses on Jan. 23, the landscaping outside the burned Northridge apartment Complex in Edison remained frozen last week. Cause of Jan. 23 blaze remains under investigation Authorities identified the lone victim killed…