• ‘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…

  • Edison’s special education department is appreciated

    I am a special education parent in Edison, with two autistic boys. I want to make the Edison community aware of the amazing special education department we have in this school district. The paraprofessionals, teachers and special education directors truly give their heart and souls into allowing our children to have the best education possible.…

  • Event to benefit those with brain tumors

    What’s The Scoop?, 410 Main St., an old-fashioned pizza and ice cream shop, will give 10 percent of its proceeds 5-9 p.m. May 3 to It’s Just Benign, a nonprofit that provides information, support and a means of communication for those diagnosed with benign brain tumors. For more information, visit www.itsjustbenign.org.

  • Metuchen girl, 10, leads charge for traffic light

    BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Alexandria “Allie” Wonski wMETUCHEN — Alexandria “Allie” Wonski may be just 10 years old, but she knows how to get her voice heard in town. Last summer, Allie, with help from her grandmother, Lynda Wonski, set out on a campaign to get a traffic light installed at the intersection of…

  • Edison firm unveils largest rooftop solar panel project

    Solar panels are mounted across the roof of Avidan Management’s 656,255-square-foot building on Talmadge Road in Edison. The 4.26-megawatt installation will reportedly reduce carbon emissions by 3,750 tons annually, the equivalent of planting 3.5 million trees or taking nearly 1,000 SUVs off the road. PHOTOS BY JEFF GRANIT staff EDISON— Alocal real estate company has…

  • Cameras set up on Route 1 to capture red-light runners

    BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Camera systems have been installed at three major intersections along Route 1 in Edison in order to catch drivers running red lights. The equipment is in place at the Route 1 intersections with Plainfield Avenue, Prince Street and Wooding Avenue. The township has contracted with Redflex Traffic Systems Inc. to…

  • Grand opening

    Above: After sliding down an inflatable ride, Maxwell Kielczewski, 2, of Edison, gets a balloon from the magic clown Jinxx during the grand-opening celebration at Retro Fitness on Park Avenue in Edison April 16. The event included a barbecue, children’s activities, the New Jersey Nets Dancers, raffles and a ribbon-cutting with the mayors of Edison…

  • Mayor: Positive projects in works in Met.

    Officials look to change zoning for building uses, add parking downtown BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent Metuchen Mayor Thomas Vahalla has outlined several recommendations for the borough to succeed in rebounding from a troubled economy. The borough, he said, has already made a number of strides regarding these recommendations, which were included in the most recent…

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