• Annual 5K to take place Sept. 22 in Edison

    The annual Janice Garbolino Memorial 5K event will take place Sept. 22 at 8:30 a.m. in Roosevelt Park, Edison. Held in memory of Janice Garbolino, the former Health & Wellness director of the Metuchen branch YMCA who lost her battle with breast cancer in 2002, the 5K is a collaboration between the YMCA and the…

  • Oct. 13 tricky tray set for Sammy’s Hope

    Sammy’s Hope, a nonprofit animal rescue group that finds homes for shelter animals including those at the Edison Animal Shelter, will host a tricky tray fundraiser on Oct. 13. The event will run from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Edison Senior Center, 2963 Woodbridge Ave., Edison. Drawing begins at 7:30 p.m. There will be…

  • Middlesex recognized among nation’s Military Friendly Schools

    David Brimmer (l), director of the Middlesex County College Center for Veterans Services, works with David Lazaro of Old Bridge, an MCC student and member of the New Jersey Air National Guard. EDISON — G.I. Jobs, the premier magazine for military personnel transitioning into civilian life, has named Middlesex County College to the coveted Military…

  • Edison adding new options for police dept. applicants

    Also, department phasing out decade-old weapons BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — The Township Council has introduced an amendment to the ordinance addressing the entry-level criteria for new police officers. Under the current arrangement, a person interested in becoming a police officer must be a high school graduate or equivalent; and possess a minimum…

  • Neve Shalom to hold Sukkot on Oct. 1

    Congregation Neve Shalom, 250 Grove Ave., Metuchen, will be holding Sukkot on Oct. 1. Cake, fruits, drinks and nuts will be provided in the Sukkah after services. On the second day of Sukkot, Oct. 2, attendees are invited to convene in the Sukkah after services and bring a dairy lunch. Neve Shalom will provide drinks…

  • Photos

    Members of the National Wrestling Superstars engage in a match during Edison Township’s Fall Family Spectacular Sept. 8 at Papaianni Park. Below: Patrons make their way around the vendor area. ERIC SUCAR staff

  • Savoring coal mines, caves and farms in Pa.

    DINNIGAN’S DIVERSIONS LIZZ DINNIGAN Autumn is my favorite season for a road trip. The tapestry of red and gold trees creates a blazing backdrop for our fall favorites: Hot apple cider, crisp night air, corn mazes by flashlight, harvest barn dances, bonfires, hayrides, pumpkin carving, and apple picking. The fact that the season is so…

  • Community service information at library

    The Metuchen Public Library will host a Community Service Information Night 7:30 p.m. Sept. 24 at the library, 480 Middlesex Ave. High school students and eighth-graders are invited to attend with interested parents. A number of local organizations will discuss volunteer opportunities available to Metuchen teens. Representatives will be on hand from the library’s Teen…

  • JCC to offer theater arts program

    The Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County, 1775 Oak Tree Road, Edison, will be offering a theater arts program every Wednesday, 4:30-6 p.m., from Oct. 3 through Dec. 5. This program will be presented by teaching artist Tova Halpern. Children ages 7-13 will gain confidence and experience in singing, dancing, and acting through theater games…

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