• Teacher introduces fitness program at MHS

    BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer This text will be replaced Teacher Nick Zaneto (c) encourages Metuchen High School students as they perform CrossFit exercises during gym class. ERIC SUCAR staff METUCHEN — When Nick Zaneto, physical education teacher at Metuchen High School, heard about CrossFit in March, it piqued his interest. “I was attending a…

  • Ilene Beckerman to speak at JCC Nov. 13

    Author Ilene Beckerman will speak at the Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County, 1775 Oak Tree Road, Edison, at 1:30 p.m. Nov. 13. Her book, “Love, Loss and What I Wore,” was the basis for the award-winning off-Broadway play by Nora and Delia Ephron. During her talk, “Bring Back the Memories,” Beckerman will discuss the…

  • JCC musical salute to Molly Picon Nov. 11

    Dr. Diane Cypkin will tell — through English narration — the life story of Molly Picon, the exciting first lady of the Yiddish stage. Accompanied by pianist Lena Panfilova, Dr. Cypkin will offer this musical salute to Picon 2 p.m. Nov. 11 at the Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County, 1775 Oak Tree Road, Edison.…

  • Mixed media to the max at Middlesex C.C. exhibit

    EDISON — Three artists with wildly diverse skills will be featured at the Studio Theater Gallery at Middlesex County College from Nov. 15 through Dec. 24. The gallery is open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. A reception for the artists, which is open to the public, will be held Nov. 15 from 5 to…

  • Nominees sought for Animal Hall of Fame

    The New Jersey Veterinary Medical Association (NJVMA) is accepting nominations for its 18th annual Animal Hall of Fame. Every year the NJVMA commemorates the human-animal bond by recognizing exceptional animals and individuals who have had a positive impact on animal welfare by inducting them into the NJVMA Animal Hall of Fame. “Animals, whether they are…

  • EMS volunteers support background checks

    GUEST COLUMN BARBARA ARAS Supporters of the emergency medical services (EMS) bill Gov. Chris Christie vetoed in January have resurrected the legislation, now A-2463/S-1650, with more distortions and scare tactics meant to malign and discredit New Jersey’s tens of thousands of dedicated EMS volunteers. Contrary to the propaganda, the New Jersey State First Aid Council…

  • ‘The Comeback Kid’ appears headed for hard times

    Gov. Chris Christie, “The Comeback Kid,” has shown substantial wear and tear. With his followers’ eyes focused on the 2016 presidency, there is creeping evidence the dynamics of politics has altered the potential goals being sought. New Jersey’s clouded revenue picture would indicate that all is not well for a stab by the governor at…

  • As ready as we’ll ever be for storm of the century

    CODA GREG BEAN One of my best friends since childhood called last night, and not being one to put too fine a point on things, came right out and asked, “So, are you gonna die out there?” He’d been watching the national news that said this storm, Sandy, Frankenstorm, Stormahellion, or whatever they’re calling it,…

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