• Organization seeking applicants for award

    The Woodbridge Township Republican Organization (WTRO) is accepting applications for its annual Leadership Award. Applicants must reside in Woodbridge Township and be high school seniors who plan to attend college starting this fall. Students are asked to answer the following question: Is the U.S. Constitution still relevant today? All essays should be no more than…

  • Clothing drive, yard sale, car wash at JPS

    J.P. Stevens Choir and Orchestra Parents Association will hold its annual Monster Yard Sale, Car Wash and Clothing Drive on May 5 at the school, located at 855 Grove Ave. in Edison. The Clothing Drive will be held in the morning between 8 a.m. and noon. Collections of gently used clothing for children and adults,…

  • Helping Hand Society to sponsor tricky tray May 4

    On Friday, May 4, the Grace Reformed Church Helping Hand Society will sponsor a tricky tray at the church, 2815 Woodbridge Ave. in Edison. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and calling will start at 7:30 p.m. Prizes include gifts, baskets, raffles and 50/50. Refreshments will be served. For further information or directions to the…

  • Women business owners to meet

    The Central Jersey Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO-CJ) will hold a dinner meeting 6-9 p.m. May 10 at the Hilton Garden Inn, Edison/Raritan Center, 50 Raritan Center Parkway, Edison. Register now at the member rate of $29 by visiting www.nawbocentraljersey.org, clicking on “Affiliate Non-Member” and entering the code 1W1QQSFH. The…

  • It’s ‘Back in Black’ month at Edison animal shelter

    Sammy’s Hope and the Edison Animal Shelter will hold a “Back in Black” promotion through May 31 to highlight adoptable black dogs, cats, puppies and kittens. Every black cat and every black dog approved for adoption in May comes with a $25 PetSmart gift card to help get the animal off to a great start.…

  • Olive oil producer sets up shop in Edison

    Colavita USA produces and bottles blends at Runyons Lane facility BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Gathering to celebrate the grand opening of Colavita USA’s new headquarters in Edison are Mayor Antonia Ricigliano (l-r), Colavita USA founder and Chairman Emeritus John J. Profaci, and Italian Consulate General Natalia Quintavalle. FRANK INGRAM PHOTOGRAPHYEDISON — It all started…

  • Library board moves meeting to May 16

    The meeting date of the Edison Township Public Library’s board of trustees has been changed from Wednesday, May 9, to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 16. The meeting will be held at the main library, 340 Plainfield Ave.

  • Anita Hill to speak at Pines Manor on May 3

    Dr. Anita Hill, professor at Brandeis University, will speak about her newest book, “Reimagining Equality: Stories of Gender, Race and Finding Home,” at the Pines Manor, Edison, on Thursday, May 3. Hill, an advocate for race and gender equality, examines the deep-rooted issues of inequality that inhibit many from achieving today’s American dream. Her book…

  • Edison ranked second-most peaceful metro area in U.S.

    Peace-focused nonprofit finds Cambridge, Mass.-area No. 1 BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent EDISON — Looking for somewhere peaceful? According to one national study, that place may be closer than you think. The Edison-New Brunswick area has been named the No.2 metro area on the United States Peace Index for 2012, a list produced by the Institute…

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