• Dozens of car break-ins reported in Sayreville

    By Deanna McLafferty Forty-seven motor vehicles were broken into or vandalized in Sayreville from Nov. 14 to Nov. 21, according to Police Sgt. David Lasko. The break-ins occurred during two periods of time in two different sections of the borough, and Lasko said they do not appear to be related. Seven vehicles were entered illegally…

  • Edison has unfinished business on the basketball hardwood

    BY JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent The Edison High School girls basketball team has unfinished business as it prepares for the upcoming season. Last year the Eagles won the Greater Middlesex Conference Red Division title and recorded a 22-6 mark that included a North Jersey Section II Group IV championship with a 68-53 victory over Bayonne. However,…

  • Team means everything to Trojan gymnast Vacchio

    BY JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent To use a gymnastics expression, it all came tumbling down for Kyla Vacchio of Bishop Ahr High School on April 1. No joke. The defending state high school all-around gymnastics champion, Vacchio was competing at a meet on the bars when she slipped and crashed to the floor, landing on her…

  • Photo

    The Middlesex County College women’s basketball team got off to a 2-1 start after a 93-71 victory over Passaic County Community College on Nov. 15. Here, Amanda Thompson of Edison looks to shoot.

  • 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.

  • Preschool Story Hour

    Nishi Agrawal (l-r) and Ryan Lin, with his mother Lili, watch a video during a Preschool Story Hour session at the North Edison Branch of the Edison Township Public Library on Nov. 17. The events include stories, songs, films and crafts. PHOTOS BY JEFF GRANIT staff Ghazal Madaan listens as children’s librarian Stacey Derector reads…

  • Metuchen to hold Citizen Police Academy

    The Metuchen Police Department is offering residents interested in learning about law enforcement an opportunity to become familiar with the day-to-day operations of their police department. The department will be conducting a 13- week Citizen Police Academy program for borough residents beginning 6:30 p.m. March 5 at Borough Hall. Classes will be held every Monday…

  • Restaurant celebrates grand opening at Colonial Village in Edison

    EDISON — Brooklyn Boys Pizza & Deli celebrated its grand opening at Colonial Village Shopping Center on Nov. 7. The business is leasing 1,350 square feet at the plaza located at Route 27 and Parsonage Road, according to an announcement from Jaime Weiss, managing member of Colonial Village Associates, LLC and president of Moonachie-based Weiss…

  • Israel Defense Forces ensemble to perform

    The Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County and The Friends of the IDF will host the Israel Defense Forces Musical Ensemble in concert on Dec. 7 at the JCC, 1775 Oak Tree Road, Edison, at 7 p.m. A reception will follow. Adult tickets are $25, youth/senior tickets are $12. For information, contact Jennine at 732-494-3232,…

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