Author: Greater Media
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Metuchen Police Department gains two new officers
By JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer METUCHEN — Two new police officers have joined the borough’s ranks. Officers Richard Lorfing and Justin Poblete, sworn in at the June 29 Borough Council meeting, are filling posts left open after the retirement of Sgt. David Liantonio and Officer Cynthia Velez. Metuchen police Chief David Irizarry said the retirements…
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Driver charged with aggravated manslaughter
A Plainfield man has been charged with aggravated manslaughter following his alleged involvement in the death of an Edison woman, Middlesex County Prosecutor Andrew C. Carey said. Carey said Chiwueze Ebere, 29, of Plainfield, was charged on July 1 with aggravated manslaughter in the death of Wupiju Lin, 70, of Edison. Lin died after the…
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Vocalists of the 1930s, ’40s, ’50s set for July 14
The Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County, 1775 Oak Tree Road, Edison, will present Vocalists of the 1930s, ’40s and ’50s with David Aaron at 10:30 a.m. July 14 During the 1930s, ’40s and ’50s, every Big Band had at least one featured vocalist, male and/or female, to add musical variety. David Aaron, bandleader and…
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Businesses moving in on Route 1
A bevy of new businesses setting up shop in Woodbridge are part of the administration’s push to revitalize parts of the township, according to Mayor John McCormac. “We’ve had a total focus on economic development since we got here, and we laid the groundwork early for a businessfriendly environment,” the mayor said. “And those efforts…
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Metuchen teacher gets thanked with laptops for her classroom
METUCHEN — Students at Edgar Middle School will benefit from new laptop computers, thanks to one teacher’s efforts. Marilyn Lewis received a $2,500 educational grant as part of the Farmers Insurance Thank America’s Teachers Initiative. She is among 60 teachers to be chosen nationwide to receive the grants after submitting proposals for the first round…
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Pallone highlights priorities at local news roundtable
By ADAM C. UZIALKO and KENNY WALTER Staff Writer As the state and federal governments finance ambitious flood control projects and recovery grant programs, concerns are on the rise over the potential impacts of future projects on New Jersey’s littoral economies. Environmentalists, local businesses and elected officials alike all want to ensure that the investment…
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Car shows rev up fun for whole family
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Steve Dillon of Monroe Township cleans his 1935 Graham at the Classic Car Cruise held at The Shoppes of Old Bridge on July 3. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Car enthusiasts, as well as families and investors, are flocking to car cruise nights throughout New Jersey to take a look at…
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Merchants say roadwork is bad for business
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Old Bridge business owners — who say they are adversely affected by the reconstruction of the Laurence Harbor Parkway Bridge over the Garden State Parkway — are set to meet with township and New Jersey Turnpike officials this week. Some business owners located west of the reconstruction of the bridge…
