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What you should know about … Assisted living residents enjoy mimosas in the garden at Reformed Church Home. When considering an assisted living community for a family member or friend, it is vital that you spend considerable time researching the services available at several facilities to make an informed decision. It is worth the time…

What you should know about … Dr. Robert Scharfman of Atlantic Medical Eye Care What is a cataract? The lens of the eye is normally a clear, transparent structure that is located just behind your pupil. Every eye has a lens, just like every camera has a lens. The lens of the eye focuses incoming…

What you should know about … Although choosing an OB/GYN may seem like a daunting task, it doesn’t have to be. Asking for recommendations from family and friends, visiting the doctor’s office and calling patient-referral hotlines at area hospitals are just a few ways you can make a decision on which OB/GYN is right for…

STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Walkers enjoy the late spring weather on the Bradley Beach boardwalk June 10.

By JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer Owners of vacant properties in Metuchen may soon have an extra push to secure tenants for them. In seeking to address commercial buildings and homes left in disrepair, officials and some residents are looking at the possibility of creating a vacant property registration ordinance (VPRO). “There are a lot of…

By JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer Regardless of the outcome of November’s mayoral race, one thing is for sure — a new face will be at the helm of Metuchen next year. Mayor Thomas Vahalla said he will step aside after finishing his current term. “I have not registered to run,” Vahalla said. “I’m retiring.” The…

By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer For Robert Kazimir, the Woodbridge Township Senior Police Academy was an eye-opening experience. Whether visiting a police training center or accompanying an officer on patrol, Kazimir said he gained invaluable insight into the work of law enforcement. The ride-along was among the most exciting components, he said. “We rode with…

By REBECCA CHENG Correspondence Seven Stone Music lovers will have plenty of options for free live entertainment in the months ahead as Woodbridge rolls out its ever-growing summer concert series. The first show is set for 7:30 p.m. June 18 at Parker Press Park, 400 Rahway Ave. The Tim Gillis Band, a country music outfit,…

By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent The Edison Democratic Organization is under new leadership for the first time in more than three decades. Keith Hahn, a township police officer, won the office of Democratic Party chairman by two votes at last week’s election meeting at the Pines Manor. Hahn, who replaces longtime Chairman Dr. Thomas “Doc” Paterniti,…