• Nominees sought for SWMHS Hall of Fame

    The Sayreville War Memorial High School (SWMHS) Hall of Fame Committee is seeking nominations for induction into the 2013 Hall of Fame. Nominees must be graduates of SWMHS who have made outstanding contributions to their profession, community or organization. Call Elaine Kubacz at 732-727-0192 for nomination forms, or submit nomination letters to SWMHS Hall of…

  • Auxiliary police officers needed

    The Metuchen Police Department and the Metuchen Auxiliary Police are looking for Metuchen residents interested in becoming volunteer police officers for the borough. No prior training is necessary; training will be provided. The Auxiliary Police, consisting of both men and women, will work with the police department to reduce hazards; assist police officers with patrols…

  • Edison bonds for $9.5M to fund latest tax appeals

    BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — The township continues to fork out large amounts of money to fund tax appeal settlements. In a unanimous, albeit reluctant, vote Oct. 24, the Township Council voted in favor of a bond ordinance appropriating $9.5 million for tax appeals. Township Attorney Karl Kemm said the bond ordinance is…

  • Doctors’ office hosts food and toy drives

    Dr. Wayne Graber and Dr. Brian M. Peters of Edison are conducting a food drive and Toys for Tots collection. The food will be donated to the South Plainfield food pantry. The toys will be given to the United States Marine Corps for distribution to children through the Toys for Tots program. Anyone interested can…

  • Uno fundraiser for Cub Scout Pack 53

    The Uno Dough Raiser for Cub Scouts Pack 53 will take place 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Nov. 11 at Uno Chicago Grill, 61 Route 1, Metuchen (Woodbridge between Ford Avenue and Menlo Park Mall Route 1 south). The Dough Raiser will benefit Cub Scout Pack 53. Uno will donate up to 20% of patrons’…

  • Pushed over the edge, by a string

    ARE WE THERE YET LORI CLINCH Roll your eyes if you must, but my beloved spouse and I are one of those couples who rarely argue. Although we’ve been together for many years, we’ve never thrown a punch, a skillet, or called each other a dirty so-and-so. Quite frankly, I must give the credit to…

  • Surviving the five-day Sandy ‘hurrication’

    DINNIGAN’S DIVERSIONS LIZZ DINNIGAN Like everyone else along New Jersey’s coastline, my family and I were anxious about Sandy’s approach this past Monday. We live in a historic waterfront town, and our brightly colored colonial built in 1852 sits just 300 feet from Raritan Bay. This house has withstood numerous storms since the Civil War…

  • Emanu-El Shabbat Alive! on Nov. 9

    A joyous and participatory musical service will take place 7 p.m. Nov. 9 at Temple Emanu-El, 100 James St., Edison. Music will be provided by the temple’s new trio, along with the keyboardist.

  • Lectures on historical elections Nov. 13, 20

    On Tuesdays, Nov. 13 and 20 at 10:30 a.m., Marty Alboum will be discussing historical and critical elections throughout U.S. history, as well as Presidential appointees to the Supreme Court and how those appointments affected national history. The discussions will take place at the Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County, 1775 Oak Tree Road, Edison.…

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