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Wreaths across America to honor veterans
Members of the Edison community will honor veterans during the holiday season as part of the annual Wreaths Across America Day. The Terra Nova Garden Club will conduct the WAAceremony at Piscataway Cemetery, 2136 Woodbridge Ave., Edison, noon Dec. 10. Specially designated wreaths for the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, Merchant Maine and…
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Edison police chief defends increase in overtime costs
EDISON— Several township departments, including those involved in emergency services, are in need of fund transfers after running short in the budget this year. The higher fund transfer amounts before the Township Council are for the health department, which saw an increase of $145,516; the police department, with an increase of $215,000; the fire department,…
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Sometimes, it’s fair to blame the messenger
CODA GREG BEAN Here’s something you might not realize about the newspaper, or publication website, where you’re reading this column — the company that publishes the news and information for Greater Media Newspapers has more moral integrity than many of the national news organizations, at least when it comes to paid political advertising. Here’s why:…
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Live Nativity at Metuchen church
There will be a live Nativity at the First Presbyterian Church of Metuchen 5- 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10. There will be animals to pet around the Nativity scene, including sheep, goats, a donkey, a pony, chickens and ducks. The church is located at 270 Woodbridge Ave. in Metuchen. All are welcome.
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Pet photos with Santa will benefit shelter
The third annual Santa Paws event will be held 6:30-8:30 p.m. Dec. 2 and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 3 at the Edison Municipal Building, 100 Municipal Blvd. Attendees can take a family photo with Santa, pets included, and support the homeless animals at the Edison Animal Shelter. Santa Paws will also be available…
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Neve Shalom to host annual auction
Congregation Neve Shalom, 250 Grove Ave., Metuchen, will hold its annual goods and services auction 7:30 p.m. Dec. 10. Items up for bid include vacation homes, designer bags, theater tickets, sporting event tickets, flatscreen TVs, Weber gas grills, original fine art, restaurant gift certificates, retail store gift cards and more. In addition to the open…
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Edison soccer players, coaches united to make a difference
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — It’s not all about soccer for the Edison United Soccer Association (EUSA). Roughly 2,800 kids from all over Middlesex County take part in the volunteer-run programs that the association offers every year over the course of 10 weeks each spring and fall. Over the past 40 years, EUSAhas…
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Superintendent will be honored at event
A celebratory event honoring retiring Metuchen Superintendent of Schools Terri Sinatra will be held noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 4 at the Woodbridge Hilton, 120 Wood Ave. south, Iselin. Parents, students, staff and community members are invited to attend. For reservation information, go to metuchenschools.org.
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Metuchen holiday house tour Dec. 4
The Metuchen Borough Improvement League will host a Holiday House Tour noon-5 p.m. Dec. 4. Tour beautifully decorated homes, enjoy complimentary seasonal refreshments and visit an extensive holiday bazaar and raffle at the Old Franklin School, 491 Middlesex Ave. (Route 27), Metuchen. The donation is $20 for adults and children over 12. All proceeds from…
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