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J.P. Stevens softball team off to hot start
By Jimmy Allinder J.P. Stevens When it comes to high school varsity athletes, most coaches strive for a balance where their players can have fun but understand the importance of winning. J.P. Stevens High School softball coach, Krystle Petty, is no different, and it’s that philosophy that has made the Hawks successful in recent seasons…
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Woodbridge schools connect with fiber optic
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer WOODBRIDGE — With an estimated annual cost savings of $200,000, the Woodbridge School District has embarked on owning its own fiber optic network. “We have been working on this for a couple of years now,” said Schools Superintendent Robert Zega. The Board of Education approved a number of budget transfers…
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Scouting teams important to Barrons’ volleyball success
By Jeff Appelblatt Even after his team became familiar with the win column, Woodbridge High School boys volleyball coach Jayson Calhoun is always eager to make his student-athletes better. One way for volleyball players to improve is to watch other teams in action. That was something Calhoun believed when he was coaching the girls team…
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Business Meet ‘N Greet Networking Event set for April 14
A Business Meet ‘N Greet Networking event will be held from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. on April 14 at Ivy Stone Diner & Lounge, 875 Rte 1 South, Iselin. Continuing meetings are held every other month. The event cost is $12 net per person. Lunch choices include Ivy Stone Panini: Chicken, Roasted Peppers and Fresh Mozzarella;…
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Clara Barton redevelopment discussed
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent EDISON — Heyer, Gruel and Associates’ recommendations for rehabilitating the Clara Barton district of the township were met with mixed reactions at the April 6 community meeting. At the meeting, one of the firm’s principals, Susan Gruel, presented what she called a framework for improving the area. “It’s a great area,…
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Metuchen Public Library offering computer classes on Saturdays
Metuchen Public Library is offering basic computer classes to people who needs computer and other assistance. Classes will be held on Saturdays from 2-3:30 p.m. April 23 will be Words 2010 Basics; this course will cover creating, editing, saving and printing documents, basic document formatting, editing and proofreading, and template use. May 7 will be…
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Edison Arts Society displaying artwork of Rita Brown through April
The Edison Arts Society (EAS) recently sponsored the grand opening of the artwork of Rita Brown. The exhibit will be on display throughout April at the EAS Gallery, located on the third floor of the Edison Municipal Building on Municipal Boulevard in Edison. Debra Biederman, a violinist for the New Jersey Symphonic Orchestra, and long…
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Knights of Columbus to hold Comedy Night April 16
The Our Lady of Peace (OLP) Knights of Columbus Council No. 9199 of Fords is sponsoring a Comedy Night on April 16 in the cafeteria under OLP Church, at the corner of Ford Avenue and Amboy Avenue. Cost is $35 and includes three professional comedians, a full roast beef dinner, beer, wine, soda, coffee and…
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Register now to participate in the May 22 Metuchen Spring Street Fair
Craftspeople, artists, performers and food and retail vendors are invited to register for the 2016 Metuchen Spring Street Fair, held in downtown Metuchen from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 22. Sponsored by the Metuchen Area Chamber of Commerce, Metuchen Spring Street Fair draws more than 30,000 visitors to this swinging street soirée in downtown…
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