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NYT columnist George Vecsey at Neve Shalom
New York Times sports columnist George Vecsey will speak at Congregation Neve Shalom, 250 Grove Ave., Metuchen, on Jan. 18 at 7:30 pm. Vecsey’s talk is titled “American Lives – A New York Times Sports Columnist Discusses Loving Our Country Through the Careers of Others.” His talk will follow Shabbat services, which begin at 7:30…
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Walking in a winter wonderland
Dancers from Star Essence Performing Arts Academy spread cheer among the crowds gathered at the Winter Festival Parade in Metuchen on Nov. 25. PHOTOS BY SCOTT FRIEDMAN Brownies from Troop 80750 of Edison play the role of Santa’s reindeer during Metuchen’s parade.
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County YMCAs offer greater access
In recent weeks, local towns have come together to help build a stronger community — an important cause at the YMCA. The YMCA unites, engages and educates communities to enable all people, especially youths and those who need it most, to maintain good health and to reach their full potential as productive, caring and responsible…
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All aboard for a tradition that’s right on track
Model train exhibit returns to Barron Arts Center for 22nd year BY JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer Visitors check out the many intricate details of the annual Model Train Show exhibit at the Barron Arts Center in Woodbridge on Dec. 1. SCOTT FRIEDMAN When the holiday season comes around each year, it brings with it innumerable…
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Metuchen offers fitness training to start new year off on right track
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer METUCHEN — It’s that time again: to make good on New Year’s resolutions, whether to lose weight or start a new lifestyle. Nick Zaneto, physical education teacher at Metuchen High School, has teamed up with Recreation Director Nancy Goldberg and the Metuchen Recreation Commission to hold Functional Fitness group training…
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Loretta R. (Regan) Anan
Mrs. Anan, 75, formerly of Colonia, died Nov. 24, 2012, at home, in Iselin. Born in Jersey City, she lived in Colonia for 48 years before moving to Iselin a year and a half ago. Retiring in 2005, she was employed as an administrative worker with the Woodbridge Board of Education for 20 years. She…
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Local group takes its beer seriously
For homebrewers society, drinking is almost an afterthought BY JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer Members of the Woodbridge Homebrewers Ale and Lager Enthusiast Society (WHALES) gather with family members for a holiday party, and of course, some craft beers. Don’t let the WHALES’s name mislead you. Although the Woodbridge Homebrewers Ale and Lager Enthusiast Society may…
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Dorothy Hlivak
Mrs. Hlivak, 88, of North Brunswick, died Nov. 29, 2012, at CentraState Hospital in Freehold. Born in New Brunswick, she lived in Metuchen before moving to North Brunswick eight years ago. She worked as a telephone operator for New Jersey Bell. She was also a Verizon Pioneers Lifetime member. Mrs. Hlivak is predeceased by her…
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Edison gives the green light for three more red-light cameras
Cameras would be placed at intersections with high number of traffic accidents BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Three more intersections may soon be equipped with red-light cameras. The Edison Township Council unanimously voted in favor of a resolution at its regular meeting Dec. 26, authorizing Redflex Traffic Systems to request three additional red-light camera locations…
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