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    Guests explore the culinary lab during a tour of David B. Crabiel Hall on the campus of Middlesex County College, Edison, on Jan. 18. The 36,000-square-foot building holds 13 classrooms, as well as computer labs, conference and meeting rooms, a student lounge and offices. See story, page 3. ERIC SUCAR staff

  • Edison mayor: Police changes to save $150K

    Restructuring includes demotions of seven officers; elimination of ‘on-call’ pay BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent Mayor Antonia Ricigliano has reorganized the Edison police department in order to save costs and place more officers on the street. The action includes the demotions of several officers to lower ranks and salaries. The reorganization, which the mayor announced Jan.…

  • New lighted crosswalk on tap near train station

    Site has history of accidents involving cars, pedestrians BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Borough officials hope to have a lighted crosswalk in place near the Metuchen Train Station by mid-March, weather permitting. Borough Administrator William Boerth said bids for constructing the crosswalk are due Jan. 27. The administration rejected a previous round of bids in…

  • Crabiel’s memory honored with new building at MCC

    Crabiel Hall replaces last of the wooden structures from the Raritan Arsenal Family, friends and colleagues of late Middlesex County Freeholder Director David B. Crabiel were on hand Jan. 18 as Middlesex Community College dedicated its newest building in his honor. Crabiel served on the freeholder board for 27 years, including 13 as director, and…

  • Edison council to renew its Kilmer base initiative

    BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — The Township Council is considering making a move on the development of the Camp Kilmer site. Susan Peck, Community Development Block Grant coordinator who oversees the development process at the former Sgt. Joyce Kilmer Army Reserve Center and Camp Kilmer, updated the council on Jan. 10 on the…

  • Robberies prompt Edison officials to consider changing ordinance

    BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — In response to a recent string of gas station robberies, the Township Council is considering expanding requirements for local businesses to install surveillance cameras. Resident Esther Nemitz requested that township officials revisit their existing ordinance, which was adopted last May and requires 24-hour gas stations and convenience stores…

  • Attempted robbery reported at Metuchen gas station

    METUCHEN — Police are investigating an attempted robbery that occurred at the BP gas station on Lake Avenue at 10:50 p.m. Jan. 14. Two gas station attendants — a 46-year-old New Brunswick man and a 39-year-old Metuchen man — told police that they were in the booth when the suspect came in and asked for…

  • Winter wonders

    Above: Rishi Somani gets to feel the artificial snow during the Penguin Parade at the Edison Public Library’s main branch on Jan. 6. Below: Children go “fishing” with nets and toy fish. The event, which included dancing and games, kicked off the library’s January programs for children ages 2-5. PHOTOS BY JEFF GRANIT staff

  • Metuchen home burglarized

    METUCHEN — Police are investigating a burglary that took place at an Orchard Avenue home last week. The break-in occurred between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Jan. 13, police said. The victims told police they arrived home and observed the front door ajar and broken wood from the door on the ground, according to…