• Scout’s project spruces up Woodwild Park in Metuchen

    Mayor, former NJ governor lend their support BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Lucinda Florio (l-r), former Gov. Jim Florio, Jesse Schafer, Mary Lou Plechner and Richard Plechner celebrate Schafer’s project at the park. METUCHEN — Spending time at the 3.5-acre Woodwild Park has always been a favorite pastime for 17-year-old Jesse Schafer. “I came here…

  • Seniors show that they can be good sports

    New Jersey Senior Olympics drew more than 1,000 participants last weekend BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Doug DiSalle of Monroe lets the ball go out of bounds during the New Jersey Senior Olympics in Woodbridge on Sept. 7. PHOTOS BY JEFF GRANIT staff More than 1,000 senior athletes from around New Jersey and beyond took…

  • Highlights of Tenure Reform Package:

     Teachers are guaranteed a year of mentoring to begin their career.  They will earn tenure in four years, providing they have at least two ratings of “effective” or “highly effective” in the three years following the initial mentorship year.  Seniority rights are preserved, preventing districts from targeting experienced teachers for layoffs as…

  • Newly enacted tenure reform widely supported

    Legislators will consider ending seniority protection for teachers during layoffs BY DEANNA McLAFFERTY Correspondent Described as a “win-win” for students and educators alike, a bill implementing tenure reform for New Jersey’s teachers was recently signed into law after months of bipartisan debate. Gov. Chris Christie signed the Teacher Effectiveness and Accountability for the Children of…

  • Small-town spirit is focus of country fair

    ‘Gardens’ is theme of exhibitor booths at Oct. 6 event BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent On Oct. 6, attendees of the borough’s 49th annual country fair might think they’ve stumbled upon a garden party — and they’ll be right. The theme of this year’s fair, which is sponsored by the Metuchen Area Chamber of Commerce, is…

  • Finance change for Camp Kilmer site questioned

    Council wants more time to look at PILOT program and other issues BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer A change in how to finance the development of 120 units of affordable housing proposed for a portion of the former Camp Kilmer site brought much discussion at the Edison Township Council meeting on Sept. 12. The development…

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    Lynn and Sue Warner of Metuchen talk tomatoes with Henrietta Adochio of Von Thun Farms, Monmouth Junction, during the Sept. 15 Metuchen Market Day. Sponsored by the Metuchen Chamber of Commerce, the market runs on Saturdays on Pearl Street. SCOTT FRIEDMAN

  • PLAINSBORO: Cunningham is latest leading Knight

    PLAINSBORO: Cunningham is latest leading Knight

    Dennis Symons WW-P North senior Eddie Cunningham, shown here during last year’s Mercer County meet, is hoping for a big season for the Knights this year. Photo by Dennis Symons

  • NY-LA 40 Miles a Day. Missouri Man Running to End Youth Homelessness

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