Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor
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Apartments planned for Ronson building site
By Kenny Walter Staff Writer WOODBRIDGE – The former Ronson Building on Route 1 in Iselin may soon become a large apartment complex. Mayor John McCormac said plans to start construction on 350 apartments will begin in the spring in an effort to provide housing for commuters. “That will likely be commuters because it is…
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Woodbridge Library holding ‘Stop Stressing!’ program Feb. 2
The Woodbridge Public Library invites teens in grades 8-12 to take a break from hectic school and activity schedules with a free stress relief program on Feb. 2 from 3-4 p.m. at the Main Library, located at 1 George Frederick Plaza, Woodbridge. Teens can play games, sip a relaxing tea or hot chocolate, and…
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Women, children sickened at homeless shelter
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — Twelve women and 16 children were taken to area hospitals after falling ill Sunday — possibly by carbon monoxide poisoning, according to the township’s emergency management coordinator. The women and children, all temporarily housed at Catholic Charities’ Ozanam Family Shelter on Truman Drive, were taken for treatment on…
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Metuchen girls are turning their hoops season around
By Jimmy Allinder After opening the season with five losses in six games, it appeared the Metuchen High School girls basketball team was on its way to finishing with a losing record for the first time since 2008-09. Then things turned around in a dramatic way, commencing with a 40-38 victory over Hudson Catholic Regional…
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County production of ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ wins production award
EDISON – Middlesex County Plays-in-the-Park’s 2015 season production of “Jesus Christ Superstar” was named the Best Production by a Local Theater (Non-Equity) by the BroadwayWorld New Jersey Awards. The competitive 2015 BroadwayWorld New Jersey Regional Awards honored productions that opened between October 2014 and September 2015. Nominations were reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended,…
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K of C to hold Lenten linguini dinners
Our Lady of Peace Knights of Columbus Council No. 9199 of Fords is sponsoring its annual “All You Can Eat” Lenten Linguini Dinners every Friday in Lent, except Good Friday. The dinners will be served from 5-7 p.m. in the cafeteria below the church, 26 Maple Ave., Edison. The menu includes linguini, with a choice…
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Acting Governor Guardagno visits Arizona Iced Tea Distribution Warehouse
Acting Governor Kim Guadagno continued to demonstrate her commitment to New Jersey’s manufacturers and distributors with a visit to Arizona Beverages Distribution Facility in Woodbridge on Jan. 21. Arizona received an $18.9 million Grow New Jersey Award to construct a new 559,915-square-foot manufacturing facility adjacent to their current facility to support its expanding operations. “This…
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Learn about African foods Feb. 18
Barron Arts Center, 582 Rahway Ave., Woodbridge, is hosting a lecture titled “African Influence in Foods” on Feb. 18 at 7 p.m. Okra, black-eyed peas, and yams are a few of the foods brought to this continent by the African slaves. The influence of African cooking can be seen in the cuisines of the Caribbean,…
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Birders can contribute to backyard count on Feb. 13
The Rutgers Master Gardeners of Middlesex County will hold their annual “Great Backyard Bird Count” from noon to 2:30 p.m. on Feb. 13 at Davidson’s Mill Pond Park, located at 42 Riva Ave., South Brunswick. The rain date is Feb. 14. Master Gardeners will offer free, guided tours led by advanced birders with “count sheets.”…
