Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor
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Horror Con to reunite actors from infamous scary movies
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — There will be a three-day weekend of frights at the first New Jersey Horror Con and Film Festival. “It’s a one-of-a-kind place where all horror fans and film fans can come out and see great independent films and also mingle with celebrities and filmmakers and walk the red carpet,”…
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J.P. Stevens choir sings to win
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — For the 32 students in the John P. Stevens High School Chamber Choir, emotions progressed quickly from shock to delight and joy as they came away with the grand prize during their first time competing at the Sing N’ Joy Princeton International Choral Festival. “Preparation for the competition…
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Edison school board member remembered
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — Longtime Board of Education member Deborah A. Anes will be remembered for her terrific character and her tireless efforts in doing what was best for the children in the Edison Township School District. “There will certainly be a huge void with her gone that will never be replaced,”…
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Brighton Avenue closed for a week in Long Branch
New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) officials on March 22 announced a railroad crossing rehabilitation project that will require a week-long closure and detour of Brighton Avenue in Long Branch. Beginning at 7 a.m. on March 23, until 7 p.m. on March 31, the two-way traffic on Brighton Avenue is scheduled to be closed at the…
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Sayreville budget increase due to reduction in revenue
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SAYREVILLE — Taxpayers will see an average increase of $53.46 to the municipal portion of their tax bill under the borough’s proposed 2017 budget, which was introduced last week. The $57 million budget is up from $56.7 million last year. The tax increase is a 3.9 cents per $100 of assessed…
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