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St. Patrick’s Day arrived early in Woodbridge when the community hosted the 39th annual St. Patrick’s Day parade on March 11. George Lara, 3, of Cedar Grove, waves the Irish flag. St. Patrick’s Day is March 17. SCOTT FRIEDMAN
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Police: Burglary suspect entered hotel guest rooms in Edison
Police released surveillance footage of the suspect who allegedly burglarized rooms at the Sheraton Hotel in Edison on Feb. 19. EDISON — Police are seeking information regarding an unidentified male suspect who burglarized multiple rooms at the Sheraton Hotel, located at 125 Raritan Center Parkway, on Feb. 19. During the late evening hours, the suspect…
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Fight obesity at ‘Move It to Lose It’
“Move It to Lose It,” an event to highlight the various ways dance can be a healthy additional alternative to the traditional dieting, will be held at the James Madison Primary School gymnasium, 840 New Dover Road, Edison, 1-5 p.m. April 29. The event will kick off a six-week pilot program at James Madison in…
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‘History of Hollywood Musical’ at library
The Metuchen Public Library will host Skip Ungar as he presents part III of his “History of the Hollywood Musical” at 2 p.m. March 16. The discussion will include musical examples. The program will be presented in the library’s Community Room. Admission is free. For more information, call John McBride at 732-632-8526.
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YMCA gets new president with ‘proven track record’
Philadelphia-area Y official will lead network of four branches and 12 child care centers Scott Lewis METUCHEN — The YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge & South Amboy has a new president and chief executive officer. Scott Lewis, currently senior group vice president at the YMCAof Philadelphia and Vicinity, will assume the role of president and…
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Edison police headquarters set to undergo extensive renovations
EDISON — Extensive building renovations at the township’s police headquarters are scheduled to begin on March 23 and will continue for approximately one year. The renovation project will include security and building upgrades to all three floors of the police department, including the area around the municipal court and violations bureau. The renovation project will…
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Metuchen expects savings with automated recycling program
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Metuchen Business Administrator William Boerth (l-r), Councilwoman Dorothy Rasmussen, Public Works Director Fred Hall, Mayor Thomas Vahalla and driver Scott Roudi show the borough’s new truck. Metuchen will begin a new single-stream recycling program on April 2. The Public Works Department will be modifying the current curbside collection schedule to…
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Students from Grissom Elementary School in Old Bridge put on their chef’s hats before taking a lesson in the kitchen at Middlesex County College, Edison, as part of the Old Bridge School District’s “Kids at College” program March 7. Students explored possible careers by visiting the college’s radiography, biotechnology, library and culinary arts departments. MCC’s…
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Metuchen school taxes proposed to rise $104
Board reinstates funds for technology, curriculum development, guidance BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent A boost in state aid will allow school district officials to address a variety of needs in the 2012-13 school budget. The proposed $32 million budget is below the state-imposed 2 percent tax levy cap and represents a 1.8 percent increase over the…
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