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State aid preserved at last year’s level for local towns
The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) released municipal state aid figures for Middlesex County communities for the 2014 fiscal year on March 4. The municipal aid funding total for fiscal year 2014 is $1.364 billion. In Middlesex County, the amounts for local towns are approximately: East Brunswick, $4.17 million; Edison, $16 million;…
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Metuchen man will lead N.J. criminal justice dept.
Elie Honig METUCHEN — Borough resident Elie Honig is the newly named director of the New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice. State Attorney General Jeffrey S. Chiesa made the appointment on Feb. 27. “I am honored by the opportunity that Attorney General Chiesa has offered me to serve the people of New Jersey by doing…
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Wardlaw-Hartridge School to feature Tarzan musical
The Wardlaw-Hartridge School will present the musical “Tarzan” for four consecutive nights from Thursday, March 7 to Saturday, March 9. The performances begin at 7:30 p.m. A matinee finale will take place on Sunday, March 10 at 3 p.m. Originally a Disney film, “Tarzan” was adopted for the Broadway stage in 2006, Cost is $10…
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Series offered on ‘facts behind the news’
Professor Anthony Troncone has a way of putting news headlines in context and engaging his classes in meaningful discussions about these complex and often provocative times. On March 8, 15 and 22, and April 5, 19 and 26, Troncone will offer the “facts behind the news” to broaden attendees’ understanding of world affairs, politics and…
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‘Journey of Jesus’ to be staged at church
“The Journey of Jesus,” an Easter passion play/dinner theatre, is planned for 6 p.m. March 23 at St. Bartholomew Parish Center, 470 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. The inter-parish endeavor will feature actors from St. Bartholomew’s; St. Francis Cathedral, Metuchen; and St. Matthew Church, Edison. Tickets cost $25 for adults, $12 for youngsters under age 14.…
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Irish pride to be celebrated in Woodbridge March 10
40-year volunteer firefighter will serve as grand marshal BY JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer Ken Gardner (l-r), chairman of the Woodbridge American Irish Association’s 40th annual parade, congratulates Grand Marshal Ed Mullen, Irish Lady of the Year Claire Miloscia, Irishman of the Year Frank Darcy and Lady-in-Waiting Jessica Jacko. It’s that time again. Irish eyes —…
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Efforts underway to restore Edgar Woods
Metuchen locals partner with Rutgers Watershed Steward BY JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer An outdoor classroom within Edgar Woods, located behind Metuchen’s Edgar Middle School, is in need of some tender-loving care. JUDY GRAZIANO METUCHEN — If a tree falls in Edgar Woods and nobody is around to hear it, it may or may not make…
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Edgar M.S. seeks votes in Follett Challenge
A team from Edgar Middle School in Metuchen has applied to the Follett Challenge, a program run by Follett Corp. to recognize and reward schools for applying technology, content and creativity in ways that engage students, foster literacy and promote critical thinking. Six winning schools will be awarded with products and services worth up to…
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Setting the stage
Students from J.P. Stevens Theatre Company rehearse a scene from “The Heights,” a modern-day musical that fuses hip-hop, funk, jazz and traditional Latin music to tell the story of a tight-knit community in Washington Heights, N.Y. Show dates are March 7-9 and 14-16, at the John P. Stevens High School, 855 Grove Ave, Edison. Doors…
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