Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor
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Framework Acoustic Jazz Ensemble to perform Feb. 26
Framework Acoustic Jazz Ensemble will perform Feb. 26 at 8 p.m. at Barron Arts Center, 582 Rahway Ave., Woodbridge. The Ensemble grew organically from the solo career of guitarist Joseph Frame, who formed the first incarnation of Framework in the early ’90s. Since then, the group has expanded, but the focus has always been the…
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Quick move-in homes now available at two in-demand 55+ communities from K. Hovnanian
K. Hovnanian Homes has seen a tremendous response to its two newest 55+ neighborhoods in New Jersey: K. Hovnanian’s Four Seasons at Monroe in Middlesex County’s Monroe Township; and K. Hovnanian’s Four Seasons at Monmouth Woods in Monmouth County’s Howell Township. Both communities had tremendous turnouts at their Model Grand Opening events in the fall…
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Metuchen’s Schoolhouse Songwriter Series on Feb. 27
The Metuchen Arts Council, in cooperation with the Borough Improvement League, will kick off the second full year of the Schoolhouse Songwriter Series on Feb. 27 at the Old Franklin Schoolhouse, located next to the Metuchen Fire Department, 491 Middlesex Ave., Metuchen. Parking is available on Middlesex Avenue and in the Borough Hall parking lot…
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Township Council votes to adopt two redevelopment ordinances
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer WOODBRIDGE — The Planning Board is in the process of reviewing redevelopment plans for a vacant auto repair shop on Route 1 in Avenel and the area of the former Rug’s & Riffy’s Bar and Grill along Rahway Avenue. The Township Council voted in favor of adopting two ordinances for…
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JCC offers trip to AC on Feb. 22
Members of the JCC Senior Adult Club have announced a trip to Resorts Casino in Atlantic City. The trip will leave Inman/Grove at 8:30 a.m. and the JCC at 8:45 a.m. on Feb. 22. The return trip will leave Atlantic City at 5 p.m. The cost is $30/person (gratuities included) and each participant receives $25…
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Dance Team fundraiser Feb. 24 in Metuchen
Dine in or take out lunch or dinner at What’s the Scoop, 410 Main Street, Metuchen, on Feb. 24, and support Ms. Doreen’s Fabulous Feet Dance Competition Team of Metuchen. Ask for a Fabulous Feet competition team fundraiser flier at the What’s the Scoop counter when lunch or dinner is purchased, and the team will…
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Banana butterflies, strawberry mice are part of Edison Girls Scout’s nutrition project
By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer EDISON — A local Girl Scout is addressing nutrition and wellness for young children in an effort to combat obesity. Shyamala Subramanian created and organized the “Healthy Habits” Girl Scout Gold Award project to improve the health of children in the ages of 3-5. “Young children lack adequate education on…
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JCC holds presentation Feb. 23
The Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County, 1775 Oak Tree Road, Edison, has announced Dr. Marcia Midler will present “Molly Picon, Sweetheart of Second Avenue” at 1:30 p.m. on Feb. 23. For eight decades, Molly Picon was a force of nature both in the realm of Yiddish theater and in the wider world as well.…
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Edison man allegedly owns massage parlor raided for prostitution
Five individuals have been charged with allegedly running a prostitution ring at a massage parlor in Plainsboro Township, including the owner who resides in Edison. Among those charged on Feb. 12 were Yan Sipasseuth, 54, of Edison, who was identified as the owner of Zen Healthy Center; Siew Hong Tan, 52, of New York City, who was the…
