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Charlie dodges the hammer of doom
ARE WE THERE YET LORI CLINCH During these days of limited spending, I’ve had to shave some serious corners. I’ve had to learn to shop out of season, clip coupons and (worse yet) cut my own bangs. Meanwhile, my beloved spouse listens to his radio shows and comes home with thrifty ideas that involve enduring…
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The accusation: He wrote new chapter in ‘Management 101’
CODA GREG BEAN I f Joseph Spicuzzo — former Middlesex County sheriff, barely former chairman of the county’s Democratic Party and current commissioner at the New Jersey Sports & Exposition Authority — is found guilty of the charges against him, I can’t for the life of me see how he’s done anything wrong. As a…
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Council members absent during mayor’s speech
I recently attended Mayor Antonia Ricigliano’s State of the Township address, where she laid out her vision for the future of Edison. She eloquently discussed pertinent issues, including environmental, cost-saving initiatives, and was excited to share the wonderful news that the Barclays Tournament will soon be coming to Edison, bringing in welcome revenue for the…
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Education should be three R’s, not fluff
I n response to the article [“Edison schools get nearly $2M increase in state aid” on March 2], I must implore the Edison [Board of Education] to consider the residents of Edison and not reinstate programs. We do not need to have ice hockey for our students. What is severely needed is to teach our…
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Student activities help students, property value
I t is proven that when students participate in extracurricular clubs and organizations, their opinion of themselves and their school increases and academic achievement increases. Through these activities, friendships are made, leadership is developed, and it gives teenagers positive activities on which to focus. School organizations and activities are the cornerstone of a student’s life…
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Church thrift shop has discounts, specials
The Wesley Thrift Shop, 5053 Woodbridge Ave., Edison, is offering weekly specials and 25 percent off the total purchase price for shoppers who present this announcement during the month of March. Sales directly benefit Wesley United Methodist Church, Edison. The shop is open for business 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and 6-…
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Road Runners plans March 16 meeting
The Raritan Valley Road Runners will hold its quarterly general membership meeting at 7:45 p.m. March 16. Featured speaker will be a representative of General Wellness Spa. Prospective members are invited to attend. For event location and to RSVP, email [email protected]. For more information on the club, log on to rvrr.org.
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Edison IRS offices open March 26
Taxpayers who may have difficulty visiting an IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center during weekday business hours can visit the Edison IRS office, 100 Dey Place, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 26. The office will provide free assistance to taxpayers who need help getting information required to file their tax returns and with account questions,…
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