• Keep school-budget vote out of general election

    This letter is in response to reports that a proposed bill to move Board of Education elections to become part of the November general elections may be approved by the state Legislature. It has already been overwhelmingly approved by the Assembly and is now in the Senate for a vote to be put into law.…

  • Food, fun, crafts sought for international night

    TheWardlaw-Hartridge Parents’Association (WHPA), 1295 Inman Ave., Edison, is accepting suggestions for food, international entertainment, crafts and more for its International Family Fun Night to be held 6-9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20. International Family Fun Night is an opportunity to enjoy food from the many cultures of the Wardlaw-Hartridge community, learn and play international games, as…

  • ‘Israel Info Evening’ Jan. 5 at Neve Shalom

    Are you between 16 and 26 years old and interested in traveling to Israel for a summer, semester or year? The Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County and the Israel Awareness Committee of Congregation Neve Shalom will host an “Israel Info Evening” on Thursday, Jan. 5 at 7:30 p.m. at Neve Shalom, 250 GroveAve., Metuchen.…

  • Edison effort shows fallen heroes are not forgotten

    BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer This text will be replaced Above: Children place wreaths on the marker of a veteran’s grave at the Piscatawaytown Burial Ground on Woodbridge Avenue during the recent Wreaths Across America event. Left: A wreath adorns the grave of Capt. Nathaniel Manning, a veteran of the French and Indian War. EDISON…

  • Edison Lions throw special holiday dance

    EDISON — More than 200 people became dancing machines at the township’s Stelton Community Center on Dec. 10. The occasionwas a holiday dance for those with special needs and their caregivers. The Edison Visionary Lions Club sponsored the event with the Edison Recreation Department to bring joy to the lives of these individuals. Besides being…

  • Police: Robberies reported at two businesses in Edison

    BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — Police are investigating the robberies last week of two retailers in the township. The first took place around noon on Dec. 16 at the Edison Pepper Farm Market on Plainfield Avenue. Police said the suspect entered the store and walked up to the counter to buy a piece…

  • Sisterhood Shabbat slated for Jan. 21

    The Sisterhood of Neve Shalom will lift voices in prayer for Sisterhood Shabbat at 9:30 a.m. Jan. 21. Kiddush luncheon will follow services. Following the luncheon, there will be a discussion on “Strength Finder 2.0” by Tom Rath. Formore information, contact Nancy at [email protected] or Jennifer at [email protected]

  • Metuchen seeks auxiliary police officers

    The Metuchen Police Department and the Metuchen Auxiliary Police are looking for Metuchen residents interested in becoming volunteer police officers for the borough. No prior training is necessary; training will be provided. The Auxiliary Police, consisting of both men and women, work with the police department to reduce hazards, assist police officers with patrols of…

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