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Cable disruptionmay be result of vandalism
EDISON — Police are investigating a possible act of vandalism that caused a disruption in service for the township’s local access Channel 15. Over the weekend of April 23-25, Mayor Antonia Ricigliano received several calls from residents inquiring why the cable channel had been taken off the air. After being contacted, the video field producer…
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May art exhibit at Metuchen Library
As Creative Images Art Studio, Metuchen, celebrates its 31st year, students, friends and owner/instructor Patricia Woods will exhibit paintings, sculptures and drawings during May at the Metuchen Library, 480 Middlesex Ave.
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Local officials, residents react to death of bin Laden
‘Justice,’ ‘closure’ are common sentiments; military personnel praised for their efforts BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Upon the announcement that al-Qaeda leader and Sept. 11 mastermind Osama bin Laden was killed by U.S. Navy SEALS in Pakistan, area officials and residents affected by the terrorist attacks almost a decade ago are reacting to his death.…
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‘Mad Hatter Tea’ in time for Mother’s Day
The Borough Improvement League of Metuchen is hosting its annual Victorianstyle high tea, “AMad Hatter High Tea,” 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 7 at Old Franklin School, 491 MiddlesexAve. Complete with finger sandwiches, cookies and sweets, it’s a perfect way to celebrate Mother’s Day. The fee is a $10 donation, $5 for children. For…
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Church rummage sale to benefit charities
The First Presbyterian Church will hold its 33rd annual rummage sale 6-9 p.m. May 13 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 14 at the church social center, 270 Woodbridge Ave., Metuchen (next to the Metuchen train station). All proceeds will benefit charities, including Meals on Wheels, Kiddie Keep Well Camp, Habitat for Humanity, Women…
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Edison/Metuchen bike tour May 15
The 2011 Experience Edison/Metuchen Bicycle Tour will take place May 15, rain or shine. The 25-mile tour begins and ends at the Edison Municipal Complex, 100 Municipal Blvd. There is a $5 registration fee, and the first 150 people to register will receive an official 2011 bike tour T-short. To preregister, visit www.metuchennj.org or www.edisonnj.org.…
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Edison schools recognized for success in expanding AP class opportunities
EDISON — The township’s school system is among fewer than 400 in the nation being honored with a place on the AP Achievement List for opening Advanced Placement classes to a significantly broader pool of students. From 2008 to 2010, Edison Public Schools increased the number of students participating in AP from 493 to 574…
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‘Mark Twain: Wit and Wisdom’ at AARP
The Edison AARP Chapter 3446 will meet at 1 p.m. May 16 at the Edison Hotel (formerly Holiday Inn), Woodbridge Avenue in Raritan Center, Edison. Producer/ director/actor David G. Kennedy will present “Mark Twain: Wit and Wisdom.” This program is funded by the Horizons Speakers Bureau of the New Jersey Council for the Humanities, a…
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Win prizes during Met. May scavenger hunt
In celebration of National Preservation Month, the Borough of Metuchen’s Historic Preservation Committee will host a preservation scavenger hunt through May 23. Take a stroll down historic downtown Main Street and identify 16 architectural details to win prizes from the Metuchen Area Chamber of Commerce. First prize is $100, second prize is $60, and third…
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