• Edison schools making strides in technology

    Algebra and mobile apps among tools putting district ahead of projections BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer It was just 18 months ago when Edison Schools Superintendent Richard O’Malley presented his technology plan for the state’s fifth-largest school district. “Technology was pretty much nonexistent,” he said. The Edison School District has roughly 14,500 students and 17…

  • Scouts trace history of their counterparts over the decades

    Metuchen troop members receive Bronze Award for their documentary film BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent The members of Junior Troop 80417 aren’t just Girl Scouts — they’re documentarians as well. The girls, in honor of the 100th year of Girl Scouting, worked on a film in which they interviewed former Girl Scouts, from young adults to…

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    Edison Junior Police Academy cadets look on during a mock motor vehicle stop outside the Woodrow Wilson Elementary School in Edison on Aug. 7. The township’s police department conducted two sessions of the weeklong academy this summer for students entering sixth, seventh and eighth grades. JEFF GRANIT staff

  • NJ Food Processors event will focus on business sustainability programs
  • NJ Food Processors event will focus on business sustainability programs

    NJ Food Processors event will focus on business sustainability programs

    By Michele Hujber Members and prospective members of the New Jersey Food Processors Association (NJFPA) are invited to explore socially responsible and sustainable business practices at the next NJFPA Networking Dinner on Wednesday, October 17, at the Rutgers EcoComplex in Bordentown, NJ. The event includes a cocktail reception beginning at 6:00 p.m., buffet dinner from…

  • Central Jersey Choral Society Announces 2012-2013 Season
  • WEST WINDSOR: Kusakawa to ski at Winter World games

    By Jashvina Shah, Special Writer    When he isn’t cross-country skiing, Junichi Kusakawa works at Trader Joe’s. Balancing a job and training isn’t difficult for the 27-year-old, who will be competing in the 2013 Special Olympics World Winter Games.    ”My boss at work knows about Special Olympics,” Kusakawa said. “He told me his son also participates…

  • Peapack-Gladstone Bank Helps Needy Children Get Back to School

    Peapack-Gladstone Bank Helps Needy Children Get Back to School

    By Rosanne Schwab With summer soon drawing to a close, the time when children will be returning to school is close at hand.  For many needy families in our area, the current economy has affected their finances and created additional financial burden.  While some are struggling just to make ends meet, others will not be…

  • MONTGOMERY: CVCC’s Roberti warms up to swimming

    Helps team to PASDA division title By Bob Nuse, Sports Editor    Hailey Roberti has come a long way as a swimmer since her first race for the Cherry Valley Country Club swim team.    ”When I had first race for Cherry Valley when I was 6 years old I jumped in the water and it was…

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