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The Central Jersey Hawks girls U13 basketball squad seeks to complete its spring 2011 roster by adding one tall, talented eighth-grader to play center/ power forward. For more information, email [email protected]. The Edison Recreation Department has begun accepting team applications for the 2011 Men’s Basketball Program. Applications are available at the Stelton Community Center, 328…
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St. Joseph tops East Brunswick to claim GMC soccer title
BY SHAWN LAYTON Correspondent Despite being the top two soccer teams in the Greater Middlesex Conference for what seems like forever, the St. Joseph and East Brunswick high school boys soccer teams had yet to meet in the GMC Tournament finals in the 21st century — until Saturday. Above: St. Joseph High School boys soccer…
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Edison school board adopts new set of goals
Superintendent selection, improved communications among top priorities BY KATHY CHANG The selection of a new schools superintendent is at the top of the Edison Board of Education’s goal list for the months ahead. The board voted unanimously in favor of three goals at its Oct. 18 meeting. Their adoption comes about six months later than…
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Metuchen councilman explains his vote on ordinance
I’m writing in response to the letter to the editor by Gideon and Tracy Gelber, published in the Sentinel on Oct. 20. The letter contained some errors and misinformation, which requires that the record be set straight. I think it’s also relevant that the citizens understand why I voted no on this issue. First, the…
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Commends council members for voting no
I write in response to the recent letter from Gideon and Tracey Gelber of Metuchen criticizing council members Chris Morrison and William Waldron for voting no on a recently proposed amendment to the fire ordinance here in Metuchen. Mr. and Mrs. Gelber should have paid closer attention. I first want to point out that each…
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The Magic 8-Ball says, ‘Reply hazy; try again’
CODA GREG BEAN Although this column will appear after the Nov. 2 mid-term election, it was written beforehand, which makes it one of the most difficult of the year. I got so frustrated reading conflicting polls from races I’m interested in around the state and nation that I finally said the heck with it, and…
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Scarecrows
Jodi Flynn of Hailey’s Harp & Pub and Barry Montalto of Optique Unique take part in Scarecrows on Main Oct. 29. The Metuchen Area Chamber of Commerce invited businesses and organizations to put up scarecrows downtown to be voted on at www.metuchenchamber.com by Nov. 19. ERIC SUCAR staff
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Two charged in string of burglaries
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer METUCHEN — Police arrested a 31- year-old Fords man and an 18-year-old borough man last week in connection with a series of burglaries to motor vehicle and residences over the last few weeks. The burglary and thefts occurred between Oct. 18 and Oct. 25, police said. James J. Johnson Jr.…
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Police: Teenage ref assaulted
EDISON — A 17-year-old Edison male suffered trauma to his lower back and head after he was allegedly attacked by a 34-year-old Middlesex man at a recreational soccer game last week. Police said the incident occurred around 4:40 p.m. Oct. 24 at the Thomas Edison Park near Middlesex County College. Edison Police Lt. Sal Filannino…
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