• It’s time to remove Barnes and Diegnan

    State Assemblymen Peter Barnes and Patrick Diegnan have stood in the way of Gov. Chris Christie at every turn in the road. They tried to block pension and benefit reform, refused to support tenure reform, voted against the property tax cap — and now they are denying us the property tax relief we deserve. Barnes…

  • Opponents of gay marriage have rights, too

    I would like to respond to Jessica D’Amico’s article in the July 3 issue of the Sentinel titled “Despite Decision, Same- Sex Marriage Rights Remained Stalled in NJ.” The article states “ … equal rights won’t be placed on the ballot” and “The Senate president doesn’t believe that you put civil rights on the ballot”…

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  • A time to remember veterans of America’s ‘forgotten war’

    GUEST COLUMN GERRY P. LITTLE Historians call it the “forgotten war,” but we will never forget the brave men and women who put themselves in harm’s way during the Korean War. July 27 marks the 60th anniversary of the armistice that ended the conflict and ensured that South Korea would not fall under the iron…

  • Vendors needed for St. James Street Fair

    Vendors are needed for the St. James Street Fair, to be held 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 21. (Rain date is Sept. 28.) The fair will take place on Main Street in Woodbridge. For more information, contact 732-634-0500, ext. 54 or [email protected].

  • Edison firefighters rise in ranks

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — Four longtime firefighters with the Edison fire department have risen to the rank of captain. Ralph Ambrosio III, an 18-year veteran of the department; John Canfield, a former U.S. Marine and 17-year department veteran; Michael Maurath, a 12-year department veteran; and Patrick Novia, a 13-year department veteran, were…

  • Edison blaze that tore through home still under investigation

    By JACK MURTHA Staff Writer EDISON — The cause of a fire that devastated a Plainfield Avenue home in Edison on July 14 is still under investigation, authorities said. Fire Official Tim Morley said that because flames spread throughout the house, examiners must canvass every nook and cranny of the two-and-a-half-story structure to find what…

  • Hot dog

    Nellie, a bulldog that has been at the Edison Animal Shelter for more than a year, enjoys cooling off in a kiddie pool.

  • Alzheimer’s Association to present program

    The New Jersey chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association will present “Communication: Key to Understanding Behavior in Individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementia Disorders” from 6-7 p.m. July 18 at the Brighton Gardens, 1801 Oak Tree Road, Edison. Caring for a person with Alzheimer’s disease may present challenges. The seminar will help attendees learn how…

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