Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor
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Temple to hold annual book fair
Temple Emanu-El, 100 James Street, Edison, will hold its annual Jewish Book Fair for Children and Adults, March 4-11. Just in time for Purim and Passover, it will include a great variety of books for people of all ages. For exact times, call the temple office at 732-549-4442.
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Edison deputy chief urges integrity
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — Newly appointed Edison Police Deputy Chief Ronald Mieczkowski looked out at a sea of blue last week and asserted a challenge. “We can be the best police department in the state,” he said at his promotion ceremony that was held on Feb. 19 in council chambers. Mieczkowski, a…
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Nine agents from Coldwell Banker in East Brunswick honored with Circle of Excellence Award
“2015 was a fantastic year for the Coldwell Banker East Brunswick office,” said Sandra Tesser, managing broker of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in East Brunswick. “We had nine agents who earned the New Jersey Realtors Circle of Excellence Award for their sold listings and sales which is a tribute to their hard work, reputation, and…
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Wardlaw-Hartridge to stage ‘Damn Yankees’
The Wardlaw-Hartridge School will present its spring musical, “Damn Yankees,” from March 3-6 at 1295 Inman Ave., Edison. The four-performance run includes 7:30 p.m. shows Thursday through Saturday and a 3 p.m. matinee finale on Sunday. Leading players include Hannah Yates of Piscataway as Meg, Claude Djan of Scotch Plains as Applegate, Abe Golding of…
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Tot Shabbat program to begin March 4 in Edison
Temple Emanu-El will hold “Tot Shabbat” for children age 6 and younger beginning at 6 p.m. March 4 at 100 James St., Edison. The Friday evening Shabbat program will include a Jewish-themed art/craft session. For more information, contact Dara Winston at 732-549-4442, ext. 4.
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Villagio kicks off spring with new home offerings
The active adult community now features new and redesigned homes and a completed clubhouse. Villagio, Monmouth Junction, is starting the season by inviting homebuyers to visit its new homes and view the newly redesigned Veneto model plans. The active adult community has seen the construction of more than 20 new homes in the past year…
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St. Patrick’s Day Parade set for March 13
The annual Woodbridge St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Celebration gets under way on March 13 at 9 a.m. with the presentation of Proclamations to the St. Patrick’s Day honorees and the raising of the Irish Flag at Woodbridge Town Hall (One Main St.). Sponsored by the American Irish Association of Woodbridge, the parade — the…
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Long Branch Planners approve mixed-use project
By Kenny Walter Staff Writer LONG BRANCH- Despite concerns over a lack of parking, the Long Branch Planning Board has approved a plan for 12 residential units above two retail units on Brighton Avenue, replacing a mixed-use building that was destroyed by a fire in 2012. During the Feb. 16 meeting, the board approved the…
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‘Winter blues’ may signal seasonal disorder
By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer Waking up during a cold winter morning can be difficult. The idea of leaving the warm confines of a comfortable bed, at times, can seem paralyzing. For Jay, a 39-year-old man from Old Bridge, the struggle to get up during the biting chill of winter has a more dire connotation.…
