Author: Greater Media
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You can go home again
By Paul Hall www.channelguidemag.com Sisters lets two women we absolutely love bring their comic genius to the screen. Maura (Amy Poehler) and Kate Ellis (Tina Fey) are tasked with the responsibility of cleaning out their room at their childhood home as their parents are moving to a condo. But in rehashing the memories made there,…
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Nat King Cole
By Ali Datko, ReMIND Magazine Among the many joys of the holiday season are the classic, beloved songs that have been passed down from one generation to the next, bringing together listeners young and old. Among the most notable and nostalgia-provoking is the delightfully ubiquitous “The Christmas Song,” subtitled “Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire.”…
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Retired Edison police officer indicted on theft charges
EDISON — A grand jury in Middlesex County has indicted a retired Edison police captain on charges of illegally using sick leave to collect about $38,000 from the township while working at another job. Natale A. Fresco, 60, of Edison was charged with two counts of second-degree official misconduct, one count of third-degree theft and…
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Edison nabs teens in car burglaries
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — Edison police arrested three teenagers after a series of vehicle break-ins last week. Trimick Trevell Kates, 18, and two juveniles, ages 17 and 16, were charged with larceny and forcible entry to vehicles, according to Police Sgt. Robert Dudash. Police were dispatched to the area of Timber Oaks…
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Spicuzzo released from prison after serving two of nine-year sentence
By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Former Middlesex County Sheriff Joseph Spicuzzo has been released from jail. Spicuzzo was sentenced in 2013 to nine years in prison for running a jobs-for-cash scheme that yielded him approximately $112,000 in bribes from those seeking positions or promotions in the sheriff’s department, Acting Attorney General John J. Hoffman said…
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JCCMC to host new Men’s Group meetings
On Jan. 6 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. will be the first meeting of the JCC Men’s Group at the Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County (JCCMC) at 1775 Oak Tree Rd., Edison. This new group is devoted to semi-retired and retired men who are looking for a meaningful social activity for relaxation, learning and friendly interaction…
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Woodbridge Police Dept. appoints five new police officers to ranks
Woodbridge Police Department announces appointment of five to officers to patrol ranks. (l-r) Police Officer Nicholas James Errico: Police Officer Christopher Rendeiro Esteves: Police Officer Joseph William Russyk: Police Officer Michael Joseph Hart: Police Officer Matthew Edward Dougherty. Mayor John E. McCormac has announced the appointment of five new police officers to the ranks of…
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Monroe, Woodbridge receive sustainable grant funding
The Monroe Township and Woodbridge school districts were among seven public school districts and seven municipalities selected to receive Sustainable Jersey grants funded by the Gardinier Environmental Fund. Monroe received $10,000 for “Energizing our Future.” Six online learning modules on energy sources and energy use will be created. The modules will be shared at each…
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Edison expands preschool program for children with special needs
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent EDISON — The township school district recently expanded its learning options for youngsters with special needs. This year, the township launched two new sections of its half-day self-contained preschool disabilities (PSD) program. The new sections were needed to accommodate an increase of students in need of the program, according to Christopher…
