• Edison family fishing derby set for May 5

    Edison’s annual Family Fishing Derby, will be held 8 a.m.-3 p.m. May 5 (Rain date: May 6) at Lake Papaianni in Papaianni Park, Edison. Again this year, there will be a special children’s-only derby for children up to 15 years of age. This event will begin at 8 a.m., one hour before the full derby…

  • Vendors sought for flea May 19 market

    The Metuchen American Legion Post 65 Auxiliary will be holding its semi-annual flea market May 19 (rain date May 20) in the Pearl Street parking lot. Spaces are $10 each. Vendors should bring their own tables and chairs; tents are permitted. To reserve a space or for more information, call Maryann at 732-662-1281 or [email protected].

  • Abandoned Route 1 gas station in Edison to get the heave-ho

    Planners OK preliminary site plan for two-story retail/office building BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — A two-story office building is on its way to replace an abandoned gas station along Route 1. The Planning Board reviewed, discussed and unanimously approved a preliminary site plan for the office building during its meeting on April 16.…

  • Kathleen Alpiar

    Mrs. Alpiar, of Delaware, and formerly of East Brunswick, died March 9, 2012, at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore after a yearlong illness. She and her husband, Hal, were partners in Businessworks, a professional management and marketing solutions firm in New Jersey, and then TheWriterWorks.com LLC, professional writing and marketing services. Mrs.…

  • Andrew J. Scopelliti

    Mr. Scopelliti, 77, of Spotswood, died March 20, 2012, at his son’s home in Chicago. He grew up in Metuchen and had resided in Spotswood since 1961. Mr. Scopelliti was employed by General Motors prior to his retirement. A U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War, he was a former member of the Veterans of…

  • Laura Spinello

    Mrs. Spinello, 73, of the Colonia section of Woodbridge, died March 26, 2012, at Saint Peter’s University Hospital, New Brunswick. She was born in Jersey City and had resided in Colonia her entire life. Prior to retiring in 2007, Mrs. Spinello worked in the human resources department atWakefern Food Corp., Edison, for 18 years. She…

  • Gayle Ross Winther

    Mrs. Winther, 67, of East Brunswick and New Brunswick, died March 7, 2012, at Care One, East Brunswick. Surviving are three sons, Sean and his wife, Peggy Winther, of Colts Neck, Reidar Winther of Edison, and Michael Winther of New Brunswick; and three grandchildren. A memorial service was held at the Rezem Funeral Home, East…

  • Club to discuss classes for women over 50

    The Metuchen-Edison Women’s Club will hold its next monthly meeting 7:30 p.m. May 2 at the Heritage Clara Barton, 1015 Amboy Ave., Edison. Marvin Schlaffer, director of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Rutgers University, will introduce educational noncredit programs designed for individuals over 50. For more information, call Diana at 732-548-0925. The program is…

  • Volunteers sought for hospice program

    The Haven Hospice program at JFK Medical Center is seeking volunteers over the age of 18, of all different backgrounds and abilities. Opportunities include home visitation, nursing home and hospital visits, office support, transportation, massage, reiki, family respite, and musicians. The program is in special need of bilingual volunteers to be of assistance to the…

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