Author: Greater Media
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25th annual Holiday Model Train Exhibit
TOP PICK In the tradition of family exhibitions for the holiday season, the Barron Arts Center in Woodbridge will serve as the host to the 25th annual exhibition of model trains. The trains can be viewed through Dec. 27 on Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 2…
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FEMA authorizes $34 million for sea wall
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer The federal government has authorized a sea wall that will span both Sea Bright and Monmouth Beach in an effort to protect the two municipalities that were hit hard by superstorm Sandy. Sea Bright Mayor Dina Long said the repairs and extension of the sea wall would protect the borough…
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A knockout performance
In theaters now By Paul Hall www.channelguidemag.com Creed is the latest installment of the extremely successful Rocky series of films. While Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone) is back for this film, the focus is on Adonis Johnson (Michael B. Jordan), the son of the late Apollo Creed. Adonis never knew his father — Apollo died before…
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Neighbors oppose medical office plan
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent Residents again fought a proposed medical office at Ventnor and Oak Tree roads—and the investigative work by one resident raised enough concerns to warrant additional review by the Edison Township Planning Board. Representatives for cardiologist Dr. Rajendra Patel presented a second round of revisions for the proposed two-story building, consisting of…
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Metuchen used its smarts to claim the title of The Brainy Borough
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer The annual Winter Festival Parade ushers in the holiday season as it marches on Main Street, Metuchen, on Nov. 29. COURTESY OF DAVID GLASOFER How did Metuchen attain the reputation “The Brainy Borough?” That is what the Metuchen Historic Preservation Committee, with the help of historians Linda McTeague, Dennis Bertland…
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Ushering in the holiday season
Santa makes his way up Main Street in Metuchen in the annual Winter Festival Parade on Nov. 29. This year’s theme was “Gifts of the Season.” PHOTOS COURTESY OF DAVID GLASOFER
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Massage parlors closed after raids in Edison, North Brunswick
Six massage parlors in the area have been closed by police after 19 individuals were charged with participating in prostitution and/or money laundering at the establishments. Julie’s Spa, 525 Milltown Road, North Brunswick, and Pro Acupressure Inc., 1910 Oak Tree Road, Edison, were among the massage parlors that were shuttered during a series of raids…
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Breakfast with Santa at the Metuchen EMS
Metuchen Emergency Medical Services (EMS) will present Breakfast with Santa on Dec. 6 at the Metuchen EMS Headquarters, 1 Safety Place, Metuchen. The suggested donation is $8 for adults and $5 for children. Proceeds will benefit the Metuchen (Volunteer) Emergency Medical Services.
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Metuchen High PTO event promotes health and wellness
Boy Scout Troop 66 of Edison helped out The Hands of Hope with more than 2,000 pounds of food and more than 300 turkeys on Nov. 21. Metuchen High School served as the host to a Health and Wellness Fair that was sponsored by the PTO. PTO President Audrey Hausser said, “Health mindfulness is critical…
