• You’re almost there!

    SCOTT FRIEDMAN Kevin Coventry-Cos, 8, of Metuchen, keeps up with the pack of runners during the first Fuce 5K run/walk in Metuchen on June 13. The event is in honor of Michael Fuccile, who was tragically murdered in Jersey City less than a year ago.

  • Mayors spice things up for a worthy cause

    Mayors’ Wellness Campaign aims to promote healthier living BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer The three judges for the annual Mayors Healthy Cook-Off held at the Wegmans supermarket in Woodbridge last week were surprised when presented with a dish of Cajun grilled alligator and dirty rice made by North Brunswick Mayor Francis "Mac" Womack. JEFF GRANIT…

  • Out for a fun run

    SCOTT FRIEDMAN Frank Capron and his son Frank Jr., 7, of Metuchen, make their way down the street during the first Fuce 5K family run/walk in Metuchen on June 13. The event is in honor of borough resident Michael Fuccile, 36, who was murdered on his way to work in Jersey City less than a…

  • DiMuzio, Michaud up for pay increases

    BY DAN NEWMAN Staff Writer EDISON — Acting Schools Superintendent John DiMuzio and Business Administrator/Board Secretary Daniel Michaud were expected to have their respective contracts renewed at Monday night’s Board of Education meeting. Results of the meeting were unavailable when the Sentinel went to press on Monday. At the June 11 meeting, copies of the…

  • Youngster tries to teach BOE a lesson

    11-year-old pens letter asking for more enforcement of traffic laws near his school BY DAN NEWMAN Staff Writer EDISON — According to resident Ross Del Conte, the complaints concerning traffic problems near the James Madison Intermediate School have been numerous over the years. “It really is out of control,” Del Conte said. “People are always…

  • Look at the pretty colors

    Patrons scan over the award-winning quilts on display at Fancy This, Fancy That, the State Quilt Guild of New Jersey’s convention, held at the New Jersey Expo Center in Edison on June 11. The event featured more than 500 quilts displayed, as well as wearable art, vendors, quilt appraisals, workshops, and lectures. Left: Chris Butler…

  • After 69 years of service, Novak and Gugliara call it a day

    BY ENID WEISS Correspondent This year’s graduation ceremonies will be the last one that John R. Novak and Robert Gugliara see as principals of Metuchen High School and Campbell School, respectively. Novak has been the principal at the high school for 30 years and was a vice principal and history teacher before that, for a…

  • Cyanide poisoning may be at center of jeweler’s death

    Jeweler found unresponsive in bathroom BY DAN NEWMAN Staff Writer Apossible chemical spill at Aabhushan Family Jewelers has killed the store’s owner. Sushil Bhalla, 48, was found unconscious at Aabhushan Family Jewelers, located at 155 Wood Ave., at around 12:50 p.m., according to Edison police Sgt. Jason Gerba. Bhalla was found in the bathroom, located…

  • Cyanide poisoning may be at center of jeweler’s death

    Jeweler found unresponsive in bathroom BY DAN NEWMAN Staff Writer EDISON — A possible chemical spill at Aabhushan Family Jewelers has killed the store’s owner. Sushil Bhalla, 48, was found unconscious at Aabhushan Family Jewelers, located at 155 Wood Ave., at around 12:50 p.m., according to Edison police Sgt. Jason Gerba. Bhalla was found in…

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