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Edison beefs up policies to protect sewer system
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — Township officials are imposing new regulations aimed at keeping the sewer system clean. And that will mean that individuals, groups and businesses must keep their outdoor garbage cans, dumpsters and other refuse containers covered, or face a penalty of up to $2,000. The Township Council will vote June…
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Relay for Life at Edison H.S. June 8
The American Cancer Society will hold the 2012 Relay for Life beginning 5:30 p.m. June 8 at Edison High School, 50 Boulevard of the Eagles. The relay is a community celebration where individuals and teams take turns walking or running around a track relaystyle to raise funds to fight cancer. At nightfall, participants will light…
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This is the thanks mom gets for helping
ARE WE THERE YET LORI CLINCH A lthough I never loved helping the kids with their homework, I used to make some pretty good grades. I was the queen of subtraction, a wiz at predicates and could put together fine bug collections long before the first frost made the last cricket croak. Back in the…
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Help library celebrate diamond anniversary
Seventy-five years ago, with the help of Works Progress Administration (WPA) funds, Metuchen erected the public library. The core of the building remains much as it was when it was built. This year’s municipal budget allocation, based on falling municipal assessments, will be about $30,000 less than that of last year. This comes at a…
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Supports winning strategy for higher education
GUEST COLUMN MICHAEL W. KLEIN Partnerships between public institutions of higher education and private developers expand campus capacity, generate jobs, create high-quality facilities and save time and money. Thanks to a new extension signed into law with bipartisan leadership and support, the state colleges and universities have more time to pursue these valuable partnerships. OnMay…
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A social media skeptic finds true love on the Internet
CODA GREG BEAN I saw my granddaughter’s beautiful face for the first time yesterday when I checked my Facebook page, and there was her picture looking back at me, posted by her mom, my daughter-in-law. I can’t wait to see this tiny young lady in person around the middle of July when she’s finally born.…
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High Holy Day tickets on sale June 26
Congregation Beth-El, 91 Jefferson Blvd., Edison, will have a High Holy Day ticket sale 7:30-9 p.m. June 26. Tickets cost $180 for nonmembers. For more information, call 732-985-7272. The Men’s Club of Congregation Beth- El will host a baseball game at TD Stadium, Bridgewater, on Sunday, July 15, at 5 p.m. Tickets cost $8.50, and…
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Walk to benefit cancer research
The 2012 Central Jersey CureSearch- Walk will be held June 10 at Roosevelt Park, 151 Parsonage Road, Edison. Registration begins at 9 a.m., and the opening ceremony and walk will start at 10 a.m. Money raised from the event will help fund ongoing clinical trials for children’s cancer at local hospitals. Registration is $10 for…
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