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SCOTT PILLING staff Edison teens Pete McNamara and Chris Taylor check out what made a 1972 Chevy Nova tick at the Edison First Aid Squad No. 2’s classic/antique car show on Sunday.
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Former official to make another run for mayor
Mayor George A. Spadoro not worried about newest opponent BY ELAINE VAN DEVELDE Staff Writer BY ELAINE VAN DEVELDEStaff Writer Edison EDISON — Former Democratic Councilman William Stephens has a theory: If at first you don’t win, run for mayor again. Stephens, 59, Poll Place, confirmed last week he is running as an independent candidate…
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Arson dog, trainer turn out to be a good match
BY JAY BODAS Staff Writer BY JAY BODASStaff Writer JAY BODAS Fire inspector and K-9 handler Frank Abbate and his K-9, Torch, practice their arson detection methods last Wednesday night at the Metuchen Civilian Police Academy. EDISON — Man’s best friend can also be an arsonist’s worst enemy. Frank Abbate and his four-legged, K-9 partner,…
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Developer’s agreement not on file in town hall
Applewood Drive residents upset with inaction on flood problems BY ELAINE VAN DEVELDE Staff Writer BY ELAINE VAN DEVELDEStaff Writer The only thing Edison officials and Applewood Drive residents agree on about the controversial Reynold Estates is that there is no developer’s agreement. And that’s a major problem as far as Applewood residents are concerned.…
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Fords man’s fight with ALS a lesson in courage
BY COLLEEN LUTOLF Staff Writer Fords man’s fight with ALS a lesson in courage BY COLLEEN LUTOLFStaff Writer der=0 bgcolor=”#d0d0d0″> COURTESY PHOTO Ira and Marcia Anderson, self-described “soul mates” at the first Woodbridge Walk to D’Feet ALS in 2004. Ira and Marcia Anderson were on their annual holiday season day trip to New York City…
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Police find drugs and cash in cocaine bust
BY JAY BODAS Staff Writer BY JAY BODASStaff Writer METUCHEN — A borough resident was arrested on drug charges on April 15 with nearly 100 grams of cocaine and drug paraphernalia found in his possession, police said. Carlos Orozco, 25, was charged with possession of cocaine, possession with intent to distribute, intent to distribute within…
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Passing school budgets a Metuchen tradition
BY JAY BODAS Staff Writer BY JAY BODASStaff Writer METUCHEN –– Voters here will see their school taxes rise an average of $220 this year, with the passage of the school budget last week. “This is the 10th budget in a row the community has passed,” said Schools Superintendent Theresa Sinatra. “It validates the premise…
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Mayoral hopeful gets backing of statewide org.
BY ELAINE VAN DEVELDE Staff Writer BY ELAINE VAN DEVELDEStaff Writer EDISON — Mayoral contender Jun Choi didn’t get an endorsement from the local Democratic club he belongs to, but another group has supported his quest. Middlesex County for Democracy, a county arm of the statewide New Jersey for Democracy, is running a lead article…
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School budget passes; three newcomers elected
BY ELAINE VAN DEVELDE Staff Writer BY ELAINE VAN DEVELDEStaff Writer EDISON — Although residents here approved the school budget by a comfortable margin last week, Board of Education President Robert Barry lost his bid for a third term. “We’re thrilled at the healthy margin the budget won approval by and voter turnout,” Business Administrator…
