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Edison poetry journal to celebrate 10 years
The Edison Literary Review will celebrate its 10th anniversary with a poetry reading at the Barron Arts Center in Woodbridge on Sept. 14. The group’s publisher, Gina Larkin, and staff members John Larkin and Tony Gruenewald, all of Edison, will give readings as part of the Barron’s PoetsWednesday series, beginning at 8 p.m. Many contributors…
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Shred It Day in North Brunswick
The Township of North Brunswick Department of Public Works will host a Shred It Day at the Municipal Building, 710 Hermann Road, on Sept. 10 from 9 a.m. until noon, or when the truck fills up, whichever comes first. This annual event is sponsored by the Middlesex County Division of Solid Waste Management. Residents of…
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Kicking up a storm
Luke Weiss, 4, of Metuchen, has some fun in the aftermath of a rainstorm Aug. 18, when Night Train performed as part of the Metuchen Rocks! concert series. The township’s Cultural Arts Commission organized the event in association with the Metuchen Recreation Commission. The series concludes with a performance by The Atmospherics at 7:30 p.m.…
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Edison, Metuchen get back to normal after hurricane
Local communities were still cleaning up after Hurricane Irene last week, but nearly all residents of Edison and Metuchen had power restored by Friday. Edison Mayor Antonia Ricigliano said there may be a few small pockets without power going into the weekend. Metuchen Mayor Thomas Vahalla said he was told that every residence in the…
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Surreal scenes still vivid for Edison first-aiders
Volunteers lent a hand in the aftermath of 9/11 BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON— The two New York Fire Department paramedics who perished on Sept. 11, 2001, are memorialized on one of the ambulances at the Edison FirstAid Squad No. 2. Their names were Carlos Lillo and Ricardo Quinn. “In 2002, a friend of…
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Vendors sought for Dattilo memorial ride
Vendor space is still available at the Sal Dattilo Memorial Ride on Oct. 15 (rain date Oct. 16). The ride will benefit the Sal’s Ride Scholarship Fund at J.P. Stevens and Edison high schools. The escorted ride runs through Middlesex and Somerset counties, beginning and ending at the Campbell dealership. Event tables are $25. Setup…
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Edison firefighters stood in for New York comrades
Members recall experiences serving in New York after 9/11 BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — Firefighter Douglas MacMahon was at home when he learned that a plane had been flown into the World Trade Center. “I was watching it all unfold on television,” he said. “New York City was putting out calls for help.”…
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Police arrest Edison man on drug charges
EDISON — Police arrested an 18- year-old township man on drug charges last week. Police Lt. Sal Filannino said officers were detailed to a Heath Cote Avenue South residence on a report of loud noise. The suspect, Brien Ram, was charged with possession and distribution of a controlled dangerous substance and possession of drug paraphernalia…
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Cats, dogs available at Edison Animal Shelter
If you are looking to add a four-footed friend to your family, consider adopting a shelter pet. The Edison Animal Shelter currently has many adoptable dogs and cats in need of homes. The shelter is open weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and until 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.…
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