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Press Assoc. urges support for bills
This is an open letter to New Jersey’s state senators: With the passage of time and well-documented advances in technology, New Jersey’s “open government” legislation requires an upgrade. Doing so is essential to ensure our citizens have ready access to their government records and meetings, thereby affirming New Jersey’s policy of transparency in government. To…
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Leopold and Loeb case to be discussed
Professor Paul Clemens will discuss the famous 1924 Leopold and Loeb case that captivated a nation at a Jewish Community Center (JCC) lecture at 1 p.m. June 26 at 30 South Adelaide Ave., Highland Park. The cost for attending is $8 for JCC members and $10 for nonmembers. Light refreshments will be served. To register,…
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Lt. governor talks with business stakeholders on state of economy
By STELLA MORRISON Staff Writer EDISON — The Edison Economic Forum V featured a morning full of discussion on the future of the economy on June 18. Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno was the keynote speaker at the morning conference at the Pines Manor, Edison. The event was hosted by the Edison Chamber of Commerce and…
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Edison’s municipal tab brings slight decrease for taxpayers
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — The Township Council unanimously adopted the $118.4 million 2013 municipal budget at its June 12 regular meeting. The budget reduces the municipal tax rate from $1.121 to $1.117 per $100 of assessed valuation. The owner of a home assessed at the township average of $176,700 will pay about…
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Cute as a bug’s ear
Metuchen Arts Council member Linda Vonderschmidt-LaStella poses with her creation — this year’s Junebug sculpture — unveiled at the Junebug ArtFest on June 14. The festival will celebrate its final Friday evening on June 28.
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Ordinance would reform hiring, promotions in police department
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — In light of the recent negative events surrounding the Edison police force, Mayor Antonia Ricigliano is asking the Township Council to join her in taking a step toward healing the ailing department. This step is advancing an ordinance this week that would substantially reform the hiring and promotional…
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Accused Edison officer freed on $2 million bail
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — The Edison police officer accused of setting fire to the home of his superior officer was released on $2 million cash bail in last week. Michael A. Dotro, 36, was released from the Middlesex County Adult Correction Center in North Brunswick around 5 p.m. June 18, following a…
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Metuchen will use bonds to finance improvements
By JACK MURTHA Staff Writer METUCHEN — The borough is banking on its line of credit to pay for what officials have said are much-needed capital improvements. The Metuchen Borough Council adopted an ordinance at its June 17 meeting to issue $552,550 in notes or bonds. The influx of cash will support $854,064 in upgrades…
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Traveling centennial celebration passes through
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer This text will be replaced Russel Gehrem, a trustee at the Edison Memorial Tower, directs traffic as antique vehicles turn off Lincoln Highway to visit the landmark as the first stop of the 2013 Lincoln Highway 100th Anniversary Tour on June 22. SCOTT FRIEDMAN The centennial anniversary tour for America’s…
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