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Young wordsmith takes top prize in essay contest
Edison sixth-grader showcases vocabulary as budding writer BY JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer Dhruva Nistane EDISON — Dhruva Nistane is a man of many words. Actually, he’s a young man — 12, to be exact — which makes his extensive vocabulary and recent achievement all the more remarkable. Dhruva, a sixth-grader at Edison Middle School, won…
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Elks host Turkey Fry
The Edison Elks Lodge will host the 6th annual Turkey Fry on Saturday, Feb. 9, from 3-6 p.m. at the lodge, located at 375 Old Post Rd. in Edison. Deep-fried turkey, stuffing, gravy, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, salads and refreshments will be served. Tickets are $8 per person in advance or $10 at the door.…
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Expert advice, new products will be featured at home show
Today’s homeowners put a premium on efficiency and comfort, according to a newly released survey conducted by Better Homes and Gardens. The latest products and techniques to achieve those ideals are showcased at the 2013 Garden State Home Show, scheduled for Feb. 8-10 at the Garden State Exhibit Center, Somerset. The 24th annual home show,…
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MCC’s offers late spring semester
It’s not too late to attend college this spring. Spring II, a special concentrated semester, is being offered at Middlesex County College in areas such as psychology, math and social sciences. Most of the classes run from Feb. 11 through May 8. Courses offered include criminal justice; financial accounting; introduction to art; computer applications; public…
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Parenting workshop on digital media
The Wardlaw-Hartridge School in Edison and the Jewish Community Center of Central Jersey are partnering to present a workshop series designed for parents of preschool aged children. The sessions will be held at the Wardlaw-Hartridge School, 1295 Inman Ave., Edison. The second session, “Digital Media: Its Effects on Parenting and Education,” will be held Feb.…
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Dance troupe plans fundraiser for brain tumor support group
The Star Essence dance team is competing in The Power of Dance competition and raising funds to benefit the Central New Jersey Brain Tumor Support Group. Sarah Bier of Milltown has for the past two years found herself the youngest participant in the New Jersey Half Marathon events, held each May in Long Branch. This…
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Local History Day set for Feb. 10
The Metuchen-Edison Historical Society will present its 24th annual Local History Day on Sunday, Feb. 10, 1:30-4 p.m. in the Community Room of the Metuchen Library, 480 Middlesex Ave., Metuchen. The theme of this year’s event is “Local Disasters.” The event will feature items from local disasters over the years, including train wrecks, explosions and…
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for the record
In the Jan. 30 Sentinel article, “Pearl St. Developer Shares Vision with Metuchen,” Councilwoman Allison Inserro urged the developer to build the project to standards that are environmentally sound. Her comment was incorrectly attributed to former Councilwoman Sheri-Rose Rubin.
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Edison Planning Board chair lauds gender equality
On Jan. 23, 2013, a historic moment took place in Edison Township. Mayor Antonia Ricigliano, Edison’s first woman mayor, attended the Planning Board meeting during which the board appointed Michelle Tullio of Lanfrit & Tullio as its first woman Planning Board attorney, and elected me, Sherri Ruggieri, professor at Berkeley College, as its first woman…
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