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‘Pig Out On Books’ at the Edison Library April 27
The Edison Library Main Branch, 340 Plainfield Ave., will host “Pig Out On Books” on April 25 at 1:30 p.m. and April 27 at 10:30 a.m. Children ages 2-6 are invited to come in and find out more about an “apple a day and a good book.” Children will wiggle and giggle as they “pig…
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Barnes to be nominated as judge
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — In the next couple of weeks, it is expected that State Sen. Peter Barnes III (D-Middlesex) will be nominated to be a Superior Court judge. On April 12, Barnes said he received word from Gov. Chris Christie’s office that a notice of intent to make his nomination was…
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Fundraiser intends on informing citizens about autism
By Peter Elacqua Staff Writer WOODBRIDGE – Doretta Helfgott of Woodbridge asks people in the area to enjoy a night of food and entertainment and to learn more about people with special needs. On Sunday, April 24 the Woodbridge Children’s Charity Fund will hold a fundraiser event about autism. The event, which will feature food…
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Affordable housing in Edison under review
By Jacqueline Durett Correspondent EDISON—How Edison will meet its affordable housing obligation was the primary subject of discussion at the April 11 Township Council meeting. At the meeting, the council approved a resolution accepting the township’s Updated 2016 Housing Element and Fair Share Plan, referring it to the Planning Board for review. However, the plan’s…
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Edison remembers young man at riverfront cleanup
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — Jonathan Baksh spent a lot of time at the Raritan Riverfront on Meadow Road. “He told me he wanted to make the area beautiful,” said Sally Yabra, recalling a conversation she had with her eldest son while sitting in the car at the riverfront. At that moment, Yabra…
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Falcons still a top GMC team despite tougher competition
By Jimmy Allinder St. Joseph Up until a few years ago, the Saint Joseph High School of Metuchen lacrosse team had to venture outside the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) in order to play competitive matches. Those days are long gone. Due to the explosion of recreation programs that have infused high school teams with players…
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Coldwell Banker announces Middlesex County International President’s Award winners
Hal Maxwell, president of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in New Jersey and Rockland County, N.Y., announces the company’s list of 2015 Coldwell Banker award winners in Middlesex County. The affiliated sales associates and teams who earned these international awards for their sales success in 2015 include: International President’s Circle (Top 6 percent of approximately 85,000…
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Edward Gandy
Edward C. Gandy, 80, of Spotswood, passed away quietly at home surrounded by his loving family on April 14. Edward was born in Sandy Hook, on Dec. 23, 1935 and was a lifelong resident of Jamesburg, moving to Spotswood in 2006. He worked as a machinist and an electrician for Okonite Cable Company in North Brunswick,…
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PSE&G to begin gas meter inspection in Edison, North Brunswick
Beginning this week, Public Service Electric & Gas Company (PSE&G) will be inspecting natural gas meters in Edison and North Brunswick to ensure the continued safety and reliability of gas services. The inspections are free and will take about 10 minutes, according to a statement prepared by PSE&G. Someone over the age of 18 must be available,…
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