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The YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge & South Amboy has appointed Bruce Peragallo as its new board chairman. Peragallo, a Metuchen resident and principal of Metuchen High School, succeeds Lucinda Florio, who stepped down as chairwoman but will remain on the YMCA board of directors. “It’s truly an honor and privilege to be given this…

By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer A high-end residential project that is planned for a site near the Woodbridge train station may bring hundreds of new residents to the downtown area. Mayor John McCormac said the Prism Capital Partners project, which would be located on the site of the former Lucas Chevrolet dealership, would bring young…

By PETER ELACQUA Staff Writer Nancy Fuccile, left to right, and her children, Michael, 9, Brooke, 4, and Jack, 7, prepare to kick off last year’s Fuce 5K. PHOTO COURTESY OF NANCY FUCCILE An annual Metuchen event that has become a tradition will soon once again bring people together to help local families in their…

Blue skies and warm weather entice people to enjoy the great outdoors. For many people, few things are more enjoyable than soaking up some rays and breathing in some fresh air. Moderate temperatures help make many outdoor activities that much more enjoyable. But even if the weather isn’t perfect, individuals can make the best of…

Local photographer David Glasofer examines a sculpture in the Nails in the Wall exhibit called “Revelation/Revolution.” PHOTO COURTESY OF NAILS IN THE WALL METUCHEN — Nails in the Wall, the Gallery at St. Luke’s, will conclude its current exhibition, “Revelation/Revolution,” with the screening of “Love Is A Verb,” an award-winning documentary about the work of…

Greater Media staff members captured 12 awards in the annual Better Newspaper Contest. Reporters Adam Uzialko, Jeremy Grossman, Executive Editor Donna Kenyon and Managing Editor Jessica D’Amico attended the event at the Hamilton Manor on April 23. RICHARD MCCLELLAN Members of Greater Media Newspapers’ editorial and photography staffs received a dozen awards during the New…

EDISON — The Police Department will once again give residents the opportunity to have “Coffee with a Cop.” Based on a concept developed by the Hawthorne Police Department in Hawthorne, California, the initiative has proved “very successful” in Edison, according to police. “I am very excited to continue the ‘Coffee with a Cop’ initiative here…

By PETER ELACQUA Staff Writer Korean War veteran Richard Pender says veterans were called upon to serve their country and did so out of necessity. His American Legion post seeks new ways to recognize their service each Memorial Day. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR To some people, Memorial Day is a nice day off from work…

By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent Changes could be coming to the Roosevelt Care Center site in Edison. A planning consultant was slated to present a rehabilitation plan to the township Planning Board on May 18 on behalf of Middlesex County. The Township Council passed a resolution May 13 requesting that the Planning Board review the matter…