Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor
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Indoor flea market in Metuchen March 5
St. Luke’s, 17 Oak Ave., Metuchen, will hold an indoor flea market from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on March 5. Items will include household goods, toys, art, antiques, handmade items, small appliances and more. Vendors are welcome; some space is still available. Call 732-548-4308 if interested, or email [email protected].
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DeStefano’s scoring a highlight for Edison-J.P. Stevens hockey
By Jimmy Allinder Robert DeStefano, a junior forward for the Edison High School-J.P. Stevens High School co-op ice hockey team, had 46 goals at season’s end — the most in the state. However, DeStefano may not finish as top goal scorer because players from other teams that could go deep in the NJSIAA state tournament…
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Public works appointment called into question
By Jacqueline Durett Correspondent EDISON—The recent hiring of director for the Department of Public Works was largely overshadowed by the mayor’s appointment of an assistant to the director. John Haines started Feb. 25 as the director. He comes to Edison most recently from the same role in Union Beach, and will receive a salary of…
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Edison mayor promotes progress
By Jacqueline Durett Correspondent EDISON—Mayor Thomas Lankey sees the township making progress. A key theme of his State of the Township address on Feb. 25 was that the rate of that progress may be frustrating to some, but it was necessary to ensure things are being done the right way. Lankey gave the address at…
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Woodbridge heads into state playoffs with 20-win season
By Jeff Appelblatt Woodbridge High School’s boys basketball team has moved on from its Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) Tournament semifinals loss. Head coach Matt Gigliello and the Barrons are focused on one thing: the NJSIAA state sectional tournament. For the Barrons, that started March 1 at home against No. 12-seed East Orange Campus High School.…
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John P. Stevens High School to host Jazz Festival March 4
Fifteen high school bands from around the region will be performing on March 4 at the John P. Stevens High School Jazz Festival, including the award-winning John P. Stevens Jazz Ensemble. The festival will be held 4-11 p.m. Awards for outstanding section and solo performances will be distributed at the conclusion of the festival. Admission…
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Byron-Hill Homebuilders to host red carpet event at Parkdale March 6
The last Grammy has already been awarded, but homebuyers will still have the chance to walk the red carpet on March 6 at Parkdale, the newest single-family home community in the South Brunswick/Monmouth Junction area by Byron-Hill Homebuilders, which offers 16 homesites. The Red Carpet Preview Opening will give prospects the chance to tour the…
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One-man exhibit at Metuchen Library Gallery
The Metuchen Library Gallery, 480 Middlesex Ave., Metuchen, will hold a two-month solo exhibit by local artist Michael Greenhouse. The opening reception of the show is from 2 p.m.-5 p.m. on March 6, and will be on display throughout March and April. A life-long educator, Michael taught Sociology at Middlesex County College from 1971 until…

