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Youths can spend morning at Edison tower
The nonprofit Edison Memorial Tower Corp. (EMTC) invites children to spend a morning at the Edison Memorial Tower this summer to learn about Thomas Alva Edison and the tower and participate in a related craft project (from a safe distance away from the ongoing restoration work). This restoration work is the first in the tower’s…
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Retired teacher keeps harvest going at Edison school
Top: A volunteer stands with the cabbage collected during the annual harvest at Martin Luther King Elementary School’s garden on July 14. Above: Retired secondgrade teacher Louise Lippe hands Abijith Manikandan, 8, a large head of cabbage during the harvest of the garden, which is located in the back of the school. EDISON — She…
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Congregation Beth-El offers free membership
Congregation Beth-El, 91 Jefferson Blvd., Edison, is offering free first-year memberships to any unaffiliated persons. The temple offers Hebrew school classes, which meet for a two-hour session one day a week to accommodate families with a busy schedule. Beth- El has a socially active Sisterhood, a Men’s Club and an adult education classes. For more…
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Boy Scouts to host car, motorcycle show
Edison Boy Scout Troop 110 will hold its fifth annual custom car and motorcycle show and fundraiser 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 21 at Edison High School, 50 Boulevard of the Eagles. The event will include a DJ, a tricky tray and refreshments. Those interested in showing a car or motorcycle can register the…
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‘Hazzard’ alert
Visitors to Cruise Night check out a 1969 Dodge Charger, painted to look like “The Dukes of Hazzard’s” General Lee, outside The Home Depot on Route 1 June 30. The Edison Light Cruisers sponsor the classic cars weekly on Thursday evenings. SCOTT FRIEDMAN
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Experienced officers join Metuchen P.D.
Emeke Chijioke METUCHEN — The borough’s police force has welcomed two new officers. Emeke Chijioke, 27, of Paterson, and Anthony Trohalides, 31, of Monroe, both come to the department with prior law enforcement experience. Chijioke graduated from the Paterson Police Academy and worked with the Paterson Police Department for 18 months before he and 124…
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Free summer concerts set at county parks
The Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders free summer concert series will continue with upcoming performances in four county parks. All concerts are free of charge and open to the public. The schedule is as follows: July 20, 2-3:30 p.m. — Zydeco-A-Go- Go, presenting New Orleans-style rhythm and blues and swing, Thompson Park gazebo,…
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Speakers series offers support for those affected by Sept. 11
NEW BRUNSWICK — Voices of September 11th, which provides support and information to family members affected by the terrorist attacks, is continuing with its 10th anniversary speaker series this summer. Most recently, the series featured Nicci Spinazzola, a marriage and family therapist, professional counselor and expert in trauma stress. Two additional speakers are scheduled for…
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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. onWednesdays, and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays.…
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