Author: Donna Kenyon, Executive Editor
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Greenhouse to grow opportunities for students
By Jacqueline Durett Correspondent EDISON –A new greenhouse at J.P. Stevens High School is on the cusp of opening. And while only a portion of the students have been involved with the project to date, once the greenhouse is open, all J.P. Stevens students will have an element of their education intertwined with the onions,…
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Edison police seize guns, drugs
EDISON— Detectives have arrested a North Edison man and seized handguns and illegal drugs from his home, police Chief Thomas Bryan said on Feb. 10. Township police charged Rodney C Livingston Sr., 51, with firearms possession, distribution of heroin, possession of controlled dangerous substances, and drug distribution with within 500 feet of a public housing…
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Greater Media wins in N.J. Press Association contest
Several Greater Media Newspapers staff members were recognized for excellence in the annual New Jersey Press Association Better Newspaper Contest. Employees in the newspaper division’s Editorial, Photo, Advertising and Production departments were among the winners. Publisher and General Manager Ben Cannizzaro said, “Once again we have been honored to receive numerous awards in the annual…
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Edison Dems spar over new chairman
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent EDISON — The fallout from Keith Hahn’s appointment in June as Edison Democratic Committee chairman continues. The Edison Democratic Organization (EDO) counsel Bhavini Shah has taken legal action following her termination by Hahn. Hahn has had challenges with others in the EDO since he was voted into his position. For…
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Edison residents air gripes about snow removal
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent EDISON — The Jan. 23 snowstorm brought to light some concerns residents have about how snow is handled in the township. They brought their concerns to the Jan. 27 Township Council meeting. Resident Bruce Diamond said he felt the town did a good job cleaning up the snow, but wanted to…
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Edison police arrest bank robbery suspect
EDISON– A Jersey City man has been charged in connection with the Jan. 10 robbery of a TD Bank branch on Oak Tree Road. Police detectives charged Jerome J. Mack Jr., 31, with one count of robbery for the hold up at TD Bank branch at 2064 Oak Tree Road. Mack is being held on…
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Camp Kilmer eyed for more affordable housing
By Jacqueline Durett Correspondent EDISON—The township is preparing for the possibility of being required to add more affordable housing units by looking again to a site that’s already been useful for that purpose: Camp Kilmer. The Department of Defense closed Camp Kilmer on Nov. 9, 2005, and a year later, the township became the Local…
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Healing hearts after losing a child
By Lisa Anderson Correspondent Ask any Mom or Dad what their worst fear is, chances are they’ll say it’s to lose a child. Losing a child changes everything. Forever. Every part of us. The why’s, what if’s and why me’s? The anger, the guilt, the sorrow, the empty chair … the bed forever made, or…
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Sweet Saturday
Photos by Rebecca Nowalski Close to 1,000 people attended a Chocolate and Wine event sponsored by Greater Media Newspapers at Branches, 123 Monmouth Road in West Long Branch last weekend. Craftsmen, chocolatiers, wine purveyors, jewelry makers and many others offered their wares at the second annual event. Winners included: the Best Bite award went…
