• Time to let go of grudges, hard feelings

    ’T is the season to “Let go! Let God! Give patience and peace a try.” The years have brought about many conflicts in our lives, which never seem to fade away. The old grudges, family feuds and misunderstandings stay with us because we don’t take the time or are afraid to talk about the unresolved…

  • Perilstein to council: Keep working, embrace change

    Vocal councilwoman wraps up four years of service BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Melissa Perilstein EDISON — As the Township Council concluded its final meeting of the year last week, its members said goodbye to one of their mates. Councilwoman Melissa Perilstein was presented on Dec. 28 with a bouquet of flowers and a resolution…

  • Free seminar on wills, estate planning

    A free 2012 update Wills and Estate Planning seminar will be held 12:15-1 p.m. Jan. 11 at the Law Office of Kenneth Vercammen, 2053 Woodbridge Ave., second floor, Edison. Preregistration is required. Bring a canned food donation, which will be given to the St. James Food Bank in Edison. Complimentary sandwiches and materials will be…

  • Edison implementing new math curriculum next year

    BY JASON COHEN Correspondent EDISON — At the last Board of Education meeting of the year, school officials ushered in a new math curriculum for middle school students, beginning with the 2012-13 school year. Students will have more options in math next year, under a new program recommended by Superintendent of Schools Richard O’Malley, Assistant…

  • Man, 21, stabbed to death at hip-hop party in Edison

    BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — A 21-year-old Newark man died from stab wounds sustained when a series of fights broke out at a hip-hop party at the Mirage banquet hall on Oak Tree Road in the early-morning hours of Dec. 24. Jayson Perry was pronounced dead at 1:43 a.m., shortly after being taken…

  • WCTC to be recognized for promoting hiring of veterans

    NEW BRUNSWICK — WCTC radio, “The Voice of Central Jersey,” will be recognized Jan. 5 by the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve of New Jersey (ESGR) for its role in promoting the hiring of veterans . WCTC will receive a personalized statement of support from the Guard and Reserve in acknowledgment of the…

  • Temple Emanu-El to hold January events

    Temple Emanu-El, 100 James St. Edison, will host mini sessions that will address a variety of different topics 8:30- 9:30 p.m. Tuesday nights. These sessions will continue throughout the year and are open to the entire community. Everyone is invited to come to the entire series or to just one class, and to bring friends.…

  • ‘Bare with us …’ Uh, no thank you.

    BLOOPERS ADELE YOUNG Every new year, we like to disclose some of the amusing constructions that came across our desks during the previous 12 months. Thank goodness, most of the gaffes in this column were caught in time and did not make it into one of our weekly publications. Alas, some did. We try very…

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