Author: Greater Media
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Nutcracker ‘sweet’
Donna Barnes plays Mother Gigoné during a dress rehearsal for the Nutcracker at Ms. Doreen’s Fabulous Feet School of Dance studio in Metuchen on Dec. 13. Victoria Silverman plays the Dew Drop duriing a dress rehearsal for the Nutcracker. Above: The Taffy Clowns watch and learn. Below: Miranda McNab goes through her routine. Doreen Padilla,…
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Edison council takes aim at local gun sales
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent EDISON — Councilman Wayne Mascola and Council President Robert Diehl have been leading the charge on the council to prevent any illegal gun sales occurring from residents’ homes. The councilmen discussed the issue at both the Nov. 23 Township Council meeting and the Dec. 7 workshop session. Prior to the first…
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Precious package recovered for Edison family
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent EDISON—When an irreplaceable package was stolen last month from outside resident Karen Delmonaco’s residence, the police told her that the chances of recovering what was inside — quilts made from her late son’s T-shirts — were slim. However, on Dec. 8, Lyndhurst police recovered the quilts following a tip from the…
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Diocese of Metuchen announces observances
Bishop Paul G. Bootkoski will open Holy Door at Metuchen Cathedral and celebrate Mass on Dec. 20. The Diocese has announced 10 Doors of Mercy in the diocese will be open to pilgrims throughout the year. The Diocesan commission was formed to find ways to celebrate the Year of Mercy in the local Church and…
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Holiday luncheon set for Dec. 31
Edison AARP Chapter 3446 will meet at noon on Dec. 21 for an annual holiday luncheon. The meeting will be held at The Forge Inn, 1002 Highway 9 North, Woodbridge. Entertainment will be provided by The Elderly Brothers. A trip is being planned to Doolan’s in Spring Lake on Dec. 31 for a New Year’s…
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Arc celebrates 30 years of matching clients to jobs
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer TINTON FALLS — For 30 years, the Arc of Monmouth County’s Employment Services has helped individuals with disabilities to find gainful employment. Thea Strong, the director of employment services, said the organization recently eclipsed the anniversary in October and formally celebrated the achievement earlier this month. She said over the…
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JCCMC to host new Men’s Group meetings
Jan. 6 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. will be the first meeting of the new JCC Men’s Group at the Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County (JCCMC) at 1775 Oak Tree Road in 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…
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Leonard Feber, 4, of Tinton Falls, plays on the beach at Victory Park, Rumson, on Dec. 13. FRANK GALIPO
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Do not let terrorists taint truth behind Islam
As a Muslim U.S. citizen I want to echo the sentiment of the Muslim community that is now a target of Donald Trumps’s slander following the terrorist act in San Bernardino that is a misrepresentation of Islamic faith. Islam promotes peaceful, tolerant and harmonious co-existence of people of all faiths. The Quran states that slaying…
