• Police: Two suspects charged in theft of sewer grates in Edison

    EDISON — Police arrested two township men in the alleged theft of sewer grates on Raritan Center Parkway. Police Lt. Sal Filannino said Robert Martin, 48, and David LaPosta, 39, were charged with receiving stolen property around 3:28 p.m. onMay 17. Filannino said a witness observed the suspects taking sewer grates and placing them in…

  • Edison police charge Trenton man with intent to distribute CDS

    EDISON— Police responding to an active burglar alarm at the Harmar warehouse on Plainfield Avenue arrested a 24-year-old Trenton man on suspicion of possession with intent to distribute marijuana. Police Lt. Sal Filannino said Antonio Liriano was charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance and intent to distribute. Police Sgt. Jason Gerba responded to…

  • Police: Former teller accused in theft of funds from Metuchen bank

    METUCHEN — Police have charged a township man with stealing funds from Fulton Bank on Middlesex Avenue. Richard M. Ng, 21, was charged with theft and two counts of forgery on May 25, police Cpl. David Liantonio said. Police were dispatched to the bank around 9 a.m. after it was reported that a former teller, later…

  • Police: Burglary thwarted in Edison

    EDISON — A township man and woman were arrested May 15 after police responded to a burglary reported at a David Court residence. Dalton Robbins, 19, and Marina C. Fernandes, 18, were charged with burglary, theft and criminal mischief. Police Officer Loren Long responded to the residence, off Park Avenue, around 11 a.m. and reportedly…

  • Cats, dogs available at Edison Animal Shelter

    If you are looking to add a four-footed friend to your family, consider adopting a shelter pet. The Edison Animal Shelter currently has many adoptable dogs and cats in need of homes. The shelter is open weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and until 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.…

  • ‘A Taste of the Caribbean’ June 16

    The NAACP’s Metuchen-Edison Area Branch, the Edison Job Corps Academy and the Jamaica Organization of New Jersey will unite to present “A Taste of the Caribbean” Juneteenth/Caribbean Festival noon-6 p.m. June 16 on the grounds of the Job CorpsAcademy, 500 Plainfield Ave., Edison. This free event will celebrate 50 years of independence for Jamaica as…

  • Metuchen Family Fun Day slated for June 9

    The Metuchen Borough Improvement League is sponsoring a Family Fun Day 1- 5 p.m. June 9 at the Old Franklin Schoolhouse, 491 Middlesex Ave., Metuchen. Admission is $10 per family. This year, Fuccile Foundation, a federally recognized 501(c)3 that distributes donations to help local families in need, will benefit from the annual fundraiser. Performers include…

  • Beach Beat joins lineup of GreaterMedia publications

    Check out thebeachbeat.com every week to find out what is going on at the Jersey Shore. The Greater Media Newspapers roster of publications is growing again and has now reached 12. June 7 will mark the debut of The Beach Beat, an online only publication that will cover the Jersey Shore communities of Asbury Park,…

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    Milika Griffiths of Edison belts out a version of Jessie J’s “Who You Are” with Billy Nolan of Colonia on guitar during the third annual Cookin’ Cabaret at the Wardlaw-Hartridge School in Edison. The school community enjoyed a night of music and food, with more than 200 guests filling the all-purpose room for a “Wild…

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