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Free practice SAT at Metuchen library
On Tuesday, Dec. 27, a free practice SAT will be offered by the Kaplan Test Prep Co. to Metuchen residents in grades 10 and 11 at the Metuchen Public Library, 480 Middlesex Ave. The test begins at 12:30 p.m. and ends at 4:30 p.m. For more information or to sign up, call the library at…
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Mango Languages at Edison library
The Edison Public library now offers Mango Languages, an online learning system, free to patrons. To learn about Mango and get a preview, stop by the library. To access Mango, visit http://www.lmxac.org/edisonlib or http://www.mangolanguages.com. Patrons can access the courses remotely from anywhere using their Edison library card and the Internet. For more information, contact the…
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Energy for Life class for cancer survivors
The Edison Branch YMCA in collaboration with the Livestrong Foundation will provide a free 12-week physical activity program for cancer survivors 18 years and older. The next session begins in January and will meet at 7:15 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays or 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. The class, Energy for Life, will focus on strength,…
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Metuchen chamber makes gift certificates available
Residents and visitors alike are encouraged to support Metuchen businesses this holiday season. Metuchen Area Chamber of Commerce gift certificates make great holiday gifts. They are available in many de- nominations and are easy to purchase, easy to wrap, and are never returned. There is no fee to purchase gift certificates, they don’t lose value…
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‘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.…
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Free seminar on wills, estate planning
Afree 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 provided…
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PSE&G lowers natural gas bills
PSE&G has announced that it is lowering residential gas bills by an additional 4.6 percent, or nearly $8.53 per winter month for the typical residential customer. The utility said the action represents the eighth decrease in a row for residential customers, for a total of more than $614, or 35 percent, in savings since January…
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Edison cop cited for email regarding budget crisis
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — An employee was cited by the Police Department after he sent out an email with his thoughts on the events that led to 60 employees’ furloughs earlier this month. Officer Keith Hahn, who has been with the department for 17 years, replied to a Dec. 1 email that…
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Council members air views on ‘unnecessary’ furloughs
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — Township Council members took time during a Dec. 14 meeting to clarify their views on the events that transpired over the prior two weeks that led to employee furloughs. Council President Robert Diehl said he felt that misinformation was unfortunately distributed to the media regarding the council’s votes…
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