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    Jane Bianco (l), president of the Terra Nova Garden Club of Edison, pins a corsage on club member Philomena DeFillipo in celebration of her 99th birthday during a surprise luncheon marking the occasion.

  • Edison acknowledges Autism Awareness Month

    Mayor Antonia Ricigliano will recognize National Autism Awareness Month on Thursday, April 11 at 5:50 p.m. in the Edison Township Municipal Complex. Each April, Autism Awareness Month seeks to educate the community about autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). ASDs refer to a continuum of neurodevelopmental disorders that affect social, communication, behavior and sensory responses. According to…

  • JCC to offer Israeli art expo, programs

    The Jewish Community Center (JCC) of Middlesex County will celebrate Israel’s 65th year by presenting the Bar Kocva Israeli Art Expo on April 14-17. The expo will highlight Israeli art and jewelry, as well as community programs throughout the week. The art show will represent over 45 Israeli artists and feature more than 2,000 pieces…

  • Linda Salzmann

    Ms. Salzmann, 64, died April 8, 2013, at University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro. Born in New Brunswick, she had lived in East Brunswick for most of her life before moving to the Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick. She had worked as a dietary assistant at JFK Medical Center in Edison for 35…

  • Arthur R. Brown

    Mr. Brown, 91, of Monroe, formerly of the Parlin section of Sayreville, died March 23, 2013, at home. Prior to his retirement in 1987, he was employed in the distribution department of the Scientific Product Division, American Hospital Supply, Edison. He was predeceased by his wife, Evelyn Mueller Brown; and three brothers, George, John and…

  • Metuchen BOE candidates weigh in

    Three run for same number of seats on board Jonathan Lifton Three candidates are running for three seats on the Metuchen Board of Education in the upcoming April 16 election. Jonathan Lifton Age: 45 Years of residence in Metuchen: 14 Profession: Owner of electrical supplies business Family: Wife Paula; four children, ages 13 (eighth grade),…

  • Six candidates vie for seats on Edison BOE

    Three incumbents to face off against three newcomers in April 16 election Veena Iyer As the April 16 election for Edison’s Board of Education (BOE) draws near, six candidates are gearing up to show the public why they are up to the task. Three seats are up for grabs for threeyear terms, with incumbents Theresa…

  • N.J. Lottery revamp is a numbers game

    Small retailers fear loss of business if state redirects focus of lottery ticket sales BY JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer Dhiren Desai (l) and Vikram Chaudhari sell lottery tickets at the Esquire News & Smoke Shop, Freehold, on April 3. Many small-business owners are concerned that privatization of the lottery would have a negative impact on…

  • 100% Handcrafted Craftfair

    100% Handcrafted Craftfair

    By Cindy Rosen The Robbinsville High School 100% Handcrafted Craft Fair is a cutting edge event! Currently in its seventh year, the event is being chaired by Cindy Rosen and will take place on Saturday, April 20th from 10am – 3pm in the Robbinsville High School Commons. On tap are almost 70 vendors with crafts…

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