• Despite assurances, problem hasn’t been resolved

    Re to my April 13 letter to the editor (“Thank you, Freeholder Rios”) and my praise for Freeholder Ronald Rios for getting the county to address it, I am sad to report that the problem (with a noisy manhole) still exists. Metuchen Public Works twice came to the scene and attempted repairs, but they were…

  • Paws in the Park Dog Walk set for June 4

    The second annual Paws in the Park Dog Walk, sponsored by J.P. Stevens for Animal Welfare (JPawS), will take place June 4. The public is invited to bring their dogs for a walk around Lake Papianni, located at the Municipal Complex, near the Edison Animal Shelter. There will also be games and face painting for…

  • Metuchen school budget, incumbents get voters’ OK

    Average school tax bill to go up $30 for 2011-12 BY BRIAN DONAHUE Staff Writer METUCHEN — In a clear display of confidence, voters here overwhelmingly approved the Board of Education’s budget for 2011-12 and re-elected its three incumbents to new terms. The budget received 1,118 votes in favor and 553 against during the April…

  • Wonder Walk

    Top: Students at Washington Elementary School in Edison set out for the April 18 “Wonder Walk for Babies,” which raised money to benefit the March of Dimes. Above: Students at Washington Elementary School in Edison show their passion for the cause by running around the school. Pupils at all grade levels participated. PHOTOS BY LAUREN…

  • Edison Memorial Tower to undergo renovations

    Tower corporation to discuss $2.4M project at May 18 meeting BY BRIAN DONAHUE Staff Writer The Edison Tower A $2.4 million contract has been awarded for the long-awaited restoration of Edison Memorial Tower, the historic structure honoring the work of inventor Thomas Alva Edison. The restoration project was awarded to Astral Construction Services of Bergenfield.…

  • Edison school budget narrowly approved

    Voters tap running mates Maeroff, Shah, Heelan for Board of Education seats BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer School officials were on the edge of their seats inside the Edison Board of Education building on Pierson Avenue on April 27 as the numbers trickled in with the election tallies. Board of Education members and candidates and…

  • A battle for control emerges in Edison

    Council makes moves to give itself final say on work-force changes BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Mayor Antonia Ricigliano’s controversial executive order that prohibits employees from communicating with Edison Township Council members has been partially rescinded. Township Management Specialist William Stephens, who is serving as acting business administrator, told council members last week that they…

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    Rachel Ingler (l) of Plainsboro and Rose Reiss of Highland Park pass out candles for a processional during New Jersey’s annual commemoration of Holocaust Remembrance Day at Middlesex County College in Edison May 1. SCOTT FRIEDMAN

  • Edison H.S. student doodles for Google

    Sophomore selected as one of 40 regional finalists in logo contest KATHY CHANG, Staff Writer EDISON — With chants of “Cynthia” and a standing ovation, the Edison High School sophomore class gave fellow classmate Cynthia Cheng something to smile about. Cheng’s artwork, titled “Supplies for the Students,” was chosen as one of 40 regional finalists…

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