• ‘Common sense’ waivers are nonsensical

    Most New Jerseyans probably think that the N.J. Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) protects the public’s health and safety and the environment. And in many ways it does. But a proposed rule, under the guise of streamlining, would allow the agency to ignore its other rules. Yes, that is as crazy as it sounds. The…

  • Thursday Cruise Nights at Home Depot

    The Edison Light Cruisers will host Thursday Cruise Nights through October 21 at the Edison Home depot, Route 1 South. It’s a fun and free night for the entire family, with cars, music and games open to all. The event will be held 6-9 p.m. Thursday evenings, weather permitting. The Edison Light Cruisers, now in…

  • JCC to host Single Summer Fest

    The Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County will host “Singles Summer Fest” for Jewish singles ages 45-60 July 10 from 8 to 10:30 pm at Mei Garden Cuisine, 229 Raritan Ave., Highland Park. The cost is $25 and includes a kosher Chinese buffet, interactive icebreakers, music, mingling and more. B.Y.O.W. (only unopened kosher mevushal wine).…

  • Hands of Hope pantry includes wellness info among its resources

    BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer More than 100 families attended the wellness fair sponsored by the Hands of Hope Food Pantry and John F. Kennedy Medical Center on June 18 at St. James Episcopal Church on Woodbridge Avenue. People were able to ask questions and gather information on the various state and county agencies that…

  • Barnes elected to lead Middlesex Co. Dems

    Former assemblyman succeeds Spicuzzo BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Former state Assemblyman Peter J. Barnes Jr. is the new chairman of the Middlesex County Democratic Organization. Nine hundred and seventy-one members of the county Democratic committee, a record turnout, cast votes in the June 14 contest between Barnes, 82, and Kevin McCabe, 38, who also…

  • Edison office plan opponents want more assurances about flood control

    Zoners to continue hearing on July 19 regarding controversial medical facility BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer The Edison Zoning Board of Adjustment will continue to hear questioning next month regarding the proposed medical development on James Street. Rukh Edison Plaza/James St. Medical of Piscataway is proposing to construct a new two-story, 10,000-square-foot medical facility at…

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    Borough officials and other participants make their way to Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park during the candlelight walk-through, which started at the Metuchen Borough Hall on June 16. Borough officials along with the Metuchen-Edison Area Clergy, Metuchen- Edison-Woodbridge-South Amboy YMCA, Metuchen Municipal Alliance-YSB and the Metuchen Seniors Inc. held the candlelight walkthrough to celebrate…

  • Har Sinai Temple Confirmation

    Har Sinai Temple Confirmation

    Har Sinai’s Confirmation

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