Category: Sentinel-EDM News

  • ‘Y’ looks to partner with Edison to buy swim club

    BY MAURA DOWGINStaff Writer BY MAURA DOWGIN Staff Writer EDISON — The township is looking into the possibility of purchasing Oak Crest Swim Club in cooperation with a local chapter of the YMCA. The Township Council, at its Dec. 10 regular meeting, unanimously introduced an ordinance that would allow the town to purchase the swim…

  • Scrooge will return to area stage

    Now in its 10th year,show at Playhouse 22is an annual tradition Scrooge will return to area stage Now in its 10th year, show at Playhouse 22 is an annual tradition EAST BRUNSWICK — It’s no secret that Charles Dickens’ "A Christmas Carol" has staying power. But on the local stage, where few theatrical productions are…

  • Developer breaks ground on residential, retail space

    Officials hopeClara Barton will become BY MAURA DOWGINStaff Writer Officials hope Clara Barton will become ‘downtown’ Edison BY MAURA DOWGIN Staff Writer American Dream Properties, Edison, recently broke ground on a redevelopment project on the site of the old Magic Fountain Ice Cream Shop on Amboy Avenue in Edison. If Edison gets its way, the…

  • Township budget includes $51 average tax hike

    Package sets aside funds to hire more cops,firefighters BY MAURA DOWGINStaff Writer Package sets aside funds to hire more cops, firefighters BY MAURA DOWGIN Staff Writer EDISON — Township residents can expect to pay a little more in municipal taxes next year. The Township Council unanimously adopted the 2004 budget at its Dec. 10 regular…

  • Summit provides hope for state economy

    Leaders addressregional business issues BY CHARLES W. KIMStaff Writer Leaders address regional business issues BY CHARLES W. KIM Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — Those attending an economic summit at the Hilton Tower Center on Route 18 Tuesday said they could leave with a sense of hope. "I’m coming away with a real sense of possibilities…

  • Health officials: More flu vaccine on the way

    BY MATT AUERBACHStaff Writer BY MATT AUERBACH Staff Writer Now that the first influenza-related death has occurred in New Jersey, many Central Jersey residents are more concerned than ever about the amount of vaccine available to them. Dr. Eddy Bresnitz, senior assistant commissioner and state epidemiologist for the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior…

  • Developer seeks relief to build adult housing

    Age-restrictedcommunity would be Metuchen BY MATT AUERBACHStaff Writer Age-restricted community would be Metuchen’s first BY MATT AUERBACH Staff Writer If a local development firm gets its way, Metuchen will see its first age-restricted housing community. American Properties at Metuchen LLC has a pending application asking the Zoning Board to grant a use variance, which would…

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    STEVEN M. BARON The Edison and J.P. Stevens High School A Cappella Choir performs with the Edison Symphony Orchestra at Middlesex County College during the sixth annual Holiday Concert.

  • Edison slated to clear way for Mount Laurel housing

    Change will allow 300 housing units on Woodbridge Ave. BY MAURA DOWGIN Staff Writer Edison may rezone a portion of Woodbridge Avenue this month to allow 300 affordable-housing units in an area that is currently zoned for commercial or light industrial use. The Township Council is scheduled to hold public hearings on three different affordable-housing…