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    Twins Ethan (back) and Ryan Lin listen as children’s librarian Stacey Derector reads a book during a Preschool Story Hour session at the North Edison Branch of the Edison Township Public Library on Nov. 17. The events include stories, songs, films and crafts. JEFF GRANIT staff

  • Metuchen police investigate burglary

    METUCHEN — Police are investigating a burglary that occurred at a Norris Avenue residence between 7:15 a.m. and 6:20 p.m. on Nov. 14. The homeowner told police that she arrived home andwas heading to the rear of her home to retrieve a garbage can, but observed that it was not in the normal spot where…

  • Friends group has raised over $300K for Metuchen library

    BY RENÉE RIEBLING Correspondent METUCHEN — The Friends of the Metuchen Library convened for its annual meeting on Oct. 18. The nonprofit organization is dedicated to supporting the Metuchen Public Library by funding scholarships, upgrades in technology, and programming for community members of every age, and its record of supporting the library is impressive: From…

  • Edison officials explain tax impact on residents

    Loss of property tax ratables cited among reasons for increase BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer A fter Edison residents started raising questions about why their municipal tax bills showed an increase, the Township Council, which had boasted about keeping the tax flat this year, started gathering information on what happened. In June, the council voted…

  • Restaurant celebrates grand opening at Colonial Village in Edison

    EDISON — Brooklyn Boys Pizza & Deli celebrated its grand opening at Colonial Village Shopping Center on Nov. 7. The business is leasing 1,350 square feet at the plaza located at Route 27 and Parsonage Road, according to an announcement from Jaime Weiss, managing member of Colonial Village Associates, LLC and president of Moonachie-based Weiss…

  • Edison board OKs Wal-Mart expansion

    Alternative plan includes right turn onto Route 27, pending DOT approval BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer The Wal-Mart on Route 27 has been approved for a nearly 19,000-square-foot expansion. Despite concerns about traffic, theWal-Mart store on Route 27 will become a supercenter. The Edison Township Planning Board voted unanimously Nov. 14 in favor of the…

  • Preschool Story Hour

    Nishi Agrawal (l-r) and Ryan Lin, with his mother Lili, watch a video during a Preschool Story Hour session at the North Edison Branch of the Edison Township Public Library on Nov. 17. The events include stories, songs, films and crafts. PHOTOS BY JEFF GRANIT staff Ghazal Madaan listens as children’s librarian Stacey Derector reads…

  • Parents, judges celebrate newly expanded families

    Eleven Middlesex County families finalize adoption process during event at courthouse BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer James and Bonnie Nolan of Colonia celebrate the adoption of Olivia during National Adoption Day at the Middlesex County Courthouse in New Brunswick. For Superior Court Judge Travis L. Francis, Nov. 17 was the happiest day of the year…

  • Two New York men charged in burglary of Edison residence

    EDISON — Police have charged two New York men with stealing up to $11,000 worth of jewelry from a New Dover Road residence. The arrests were made on Nov. 16. Police said the burglary occurred between 8:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Nov. 15. Liderman Zuniga-Molina, 27, of Jackson Heights, N.Y., was charged with conspiracy…