Category: Sentinel-EDM Opinion

  • Project needs push toward finish line

    Project needs push toward finish line It’s time for Metuchen officials to crack down on the wayward contractor overseeing the construction of the new borough hall. So, it was encouraging to hear the comments made recently by Mayor Ed O’Brien that the borough intends to fight to recoup any monetary losses the construction delays cause.…

  • Metuchen Musings

    The philosophy and psychology of an oil change Metuchen Musings The philosophy and psychology of an oil change John Aden Lewis When I pulled into an area establishment for an oil change recently, I was asked by the friendly lubeman to place my keys on the dashboard and complete an information card that asked for…

  • Obituaries

    Janette Bachmann Obituaries Janette Bachmann Ms. Bachmann, 39, of Old Bridge, formerly of South River and Spotswood, died April 2 at home. She was predeceased by her parents, Flora and Edward Bachmann. Surviving are three children, Carmino Dorio, April Dorio and Matthew Bachmann; a sister, Joann Edwards of Old Bridge; two brothers, Raymond Bachmann of…

  • Martin Fridkis

    Mr. Fridkis, 81, of Edison died April 8 at the JFK Medical Center, Edison. He was born in the Bronx, N.Y., and lived in Edison for the past 48 years. Mr. Fridkis was a self-employed con­tractor in the building industry. He was a veteran of World War II in the Army Air Corps, a military…

  • YMCA executive reflects on life, accomplishments of Richard Hale

    Our central New Jersey community lost one of its great leaders March 28, as we said farewell to Richard Hale, who passed away at the age of 81. Dick epitomized what Tom Brokaw calls "The Greatest Generation," the men who fought in World War II and then came back to the United States to build…

  • Resident urges senator to pass elder care bill

    It’s good to read that my state senator, Barbara Buono (D-18), is sponsoring legislation that will prevent another tragedy, such as the one involving Michael Partipilo. Hopefully, Sen. Buono’s bill will get the "fast track" and become law before anyone else has to get that phone call they never want to get. While I’m commending…

  • Your Turn

    Caren S. FranziniGuest ColumnFocused development spurs job growth Your Turn Caren S. Franzini Guest Column Focused development spurs job growth Caren S. Franzini Guest Column Focused development spurs job growth As chief executive officer of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority, I encourage every aspiring entrepreneur I meet to develop a sensible business plan before…

  • Obituaries

    Margaret "Marge" M. Mahoney Obituaries Margaret "Marge" M. Mahoney Mrs. Mahoney, 71, of East Brunswick, formerly of the Iselin section of Woodbridge, died March 28 in St. Peter’s University Hospital, New Brunswick. She was predeceased by her husband, Bryan Joseph Mahoney, and by a son, Bryan Patrick Mahoney. Surviving are three daughters, Susan Kaye of…