Author: Greater Media
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Bank’s donation to help bring light back to Edison Memorial Tower
EDISON — The Thomas Edison Center at Menlo Park recently received a boost in its efforts to fund the rededication of the Edison Memorial Tower. Investors Bank donated $10,000 for the Oct. 24 rededication. Bank representatives Deangelina Iman and Jeffrey Britton presented the check to Len Sendelsky, chairman of the Thomas Edison Center, Middlesex County…
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Dog rescue group to hold fundraiser
Garden State German Shepherd Rescue will conduct its third annual tricky tray fundraiser from 5-9 p.m. Sept. 26 at VFW Post 4699, 575 Jernee Mill Rd., Sayreville. To purchase tickets, visit GSGSR.org. For questions, call 732-857-5000.
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Woodbridge earmarks $10.5 million for capital projects
By JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer The Woodbridge Township Council authorized the allocation of more than $10 million to a variety of capital improvements. Roadwork, equipment for several township departments and improvements to the Woodbridge River are all part of the projects slated in the bond ordinance approved by the council at its Sept. 1 meeting.…
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Computer classes scheduled at Edison library
The Edison Public Library is offering computer classes. Registration is required to attend, and can be done by phone, in person or online. The Main Library at 340 Plainfield Ave., Edison, will offer the following computer classes from 2:30-4 p.m.: “Mouse Skills” Sept. 24, “Word 1” Oct. 1, “Internet” Oct. 8, “Resume Writing” Oct. 15,…
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Hospice volunteer offers sincere suggestions
Less than 45 percent of dying Americans receive hospice care at home, and nearly half of those are referred to hospice within just two weeks of death. Hospice was designed to provide end-oflife care, but this is brink-of-death care. As the end of life approaches, there is a lot we can do to make the…
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‘Meet the Candidates Night’ scheduled
The Metuchen Parent Teacher Council will hold a “Meet the Candidates Night,” 7:30 p.m. Oct. 1 at the Metuchen High School cafeteria. All residents are invited to attend a question and-answer session to meet the candidates running for election to the Metuchen Board of Education: Merrill Lunt, Justin Manley, Aileen McGuire and JoAnn Sabatino-Falkenstein. Arrive…
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Water supply drought watch issued for three New Jersey regions
Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Bob Martin today issued a drought watch for New Jersey’s Northeast, Central, and Coastal North water supply regions, urging residents in the affected areas to voluntarily conserve water and for the rest of the state to practice wise water use due to continued dry weather and above-average temperatures. The drought…
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High school bands march to the top
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer The John F. Kennedy High School marching band takes to the field prior to performing for the crowd during the game against Colonia held at John F. Kennedy High School in Iselin on Sept. 19. MATT DENTON With the crowd settled in and the Monroe Township High School football team…
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Senior affordable housing proposed for Sayreville
By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer Members of the Sayreville Borough Council unanimously agreed to refer a proposal for a senior citizen affordable housing complex to the planning board and economic redevelopment agency for a “fast track” review. Representatives of the Sayreville Housing Authority, an arm of the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development,…
