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Being green is the Christian thing to do, reader says
My question about the Jehovah’s Witness Center proposed to be built on Dismal Swamp land is this: If there is plenty of unused, developed land in Edison (and there is), why is this Christian group bent on further degrading God’s creation and gift to humanity by paving and building on wetlands? As Christians, we are…
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Edison State of Township address a success
The Edison Chamber of Commerce was honored again this year by being asked to host the annual State of the Township address by Mayor Antonia Ricigliano. We extend accolades to the co-host, Pines Manor, for their superb accommodations. Many local companies were sponsors of the event to show their support of our mayor and her…
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This month in TheBeachBeat.com
The February edition of Greater Media Newspapers’ digital magazine, TheBeach- Beat.com, will be online Feb. 14. Since it launched during the summer of 2012, TheBeach- Beat.com has proven to be a valuable resource for the goings-on at the Jersey Shore, focusing on communities from Asbury Park to Point Pleasant and beyond, and keeping readers informed…
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Edison needs dedicated representation
A lthough I have many differences with former Edison Mayor Jun Choi, I do agree that the office of the mayor should be a full-time position. Why? Because we are a city (yes, a city — fifth-largest in New Jersey) of 108,000 people, and we have lots of serious issues that need to be addressed,…
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Sledders take advantage of the snow at Thompson Park in Jamesburg on Feb. 8. JEFF GRANIT staff
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New opportunity for women at Rutgers
The Rutgers Center of Alcohol studies has a new opportunity available. The Rutgers Women’s Treatment Project is offering a free outpatient-treatment research program designed for women. The project offers caring, confidential, individualized evaluations; state-of-the-art, evidence based treatment of alcohol problems; one pretreatment evaluation session; and weekly small group-therapy sessions (all women). The following requirements are…
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Fundraiser for animals at Houlihan’s Feb. 19
Houlihan’s Restaurant, 55 Route 1, New Brunswick, and Sammy’s Hope (www.sammyshope.org), a 501(c)3 animal-rescue group that finds forever homes for shelter animals, will host a fundraiser night on Feb. 19 from 5-9 p.m. When patrons present a flier, which can be downloaded at www.sammyshope.org, a portion of proceeds from orders will be donated to Sammy’s…
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Metuchen Comedy Night slated for March 1
The Metuchen Parent-Teacher Council will present the district-wide fundraiser, Comedy Night, 7:30 p.m. March 1 at the Heldrich Hotel in New Brunswick. Attendees can enjoy headliner comedy acts and a silent auction as well as light snacks and appetizers for $50 per person. A cash bar is also available. Raffle tickets for an Apple giveaway…
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MCC to host Pink Night hoops games, Feb. 15
Middlesex County College (MCC) will hold a Pink Night for breast-cancer awareness on Friday, Feb. 15. The mens and womens basketball teams will be facing their rival, Ocean County College. The women’s game will take place at 5:30 p.m. and the men’s contest will follow at 7:30 p.m. “This is an annual event to show…
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