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When did the Europeans get so smart about U.S. weather?
CODA GREG BEAN If you are a person of a certain age, like me, you might remember the old days when the nightly weather forecast was about as accurate as Punxsutawney Phil’s on the day he pops out to check his shadow. In those days, it seemed like the local weathermen developed their forecasts using…
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Attention needed at most dangerous intersection in Metuchen
I t was encouraging to read that pedestrian safety is on the minds of Metuchen borough officials (“Metuchen Hopes Initiative Will Result in Fewer Pedestrian Accidents,” Sentinel, Feb. 20). The new initiative to provide flags to help pedestrians cross streets at two borough intersections is a good start. I wonder, however, what is being done…
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Taxpayer money wasted on land purchases
In my opinion, the open space tax on homeowners in New Jersey is a multi-billion dollar hoax. There is sufficient evidence to substantiate that allegation. Although it is true that thousands of farmland acreage has been acquired since the state’s open space law was first put on a referendum, the original intent of “preserving and…
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Lake Weamaconk in Englishtown provided a serene scene following a snowfall on March 8. JEFF GRANIT staff
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Edison Elks to host St. Pat’s Day dinner
The Edison Elks will host their annual St Patrick’s Day Dinner on Friday, March 15 from 5-8 pm at the lodge, located at 375 Old Post Road in Edison. The cost for dinner is $8. Tickets can be purchased at the lodge. Irish soda bread will be on sale for $4 a loaf. For further…
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Edison Police Dept. promotes 15 members
Also, deputy chief’s discrimination claims dismissed BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — Fifteen members of the Edison Police Department were promoted on Feb. 28. Mayor Antonia Ricigliano said many were serving in acting roles prior to the promotions and were already receiving the salaries for the higher rank. “These salaries were all budgeted [in…
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Special needs fair, conference planned
New Jersey Parent Advocates will present a Special Needs Provider Fair & Conference from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on March 16 at the JFK Conference Center in Edison. Admission is free and open to the public. The event will offer a variety of resources available to families of special needs children and young adults. Participants will…
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Ed. foundation grants fund programs in Metuchen schools
Students at Campbell Elementary, Edgar Middle and Metuchen High School benefit from funds BY JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer METUCHEN — Students in district schools can enjoy enhanced learning experiences, due to several grants from the Metuchen Education Foundation (MEF). Superintendent of Schools Vincent Caputo presented four grant awards from the MEF at a Board of…
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Helping others matters most to Edison teen
Student wins ‘Choose to Matter’ contest’s grand prize through Stomp the Monster fundraiser BY JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer Mathew Tan (l-r), Joanne Dallagnese, Emily Jurcsek and Kevin Maser volunteer their time at Jurcsek’s “Cancer: Let’s Stomp the Monster” booth at the Metuchen Country Fair. Edison resident Emily Jurcsek has “chosen to matter,” and the decision…
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