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AARP schedules meetings, trips
EdisonAARP Chapter 3446 will meet at 1 p.m. March 21 at the Holiday Inn on Woodbridge Avenue in Raritan Center. The speaker will be Park Ranger C.F. William Naurer of the Interpretive Visitors Service, who will be speaking about the Statue of Liberty. Canned foods for MCFOOD food pantry will be collected at the meeting.…
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Former sheriff is charged with taking bribes for jobs
Spicuzzo arrested Monday on charges of misconduct, bribery Former Middlesex County Sheriff Joseph C. Spicuzzo was arrested Monday on charges that he demanded bribes of up to $25,000 from people seeking employment or promotions in the Sheriff’s Office. Spicuzzo, 65, of Helmetta, also the longtime Middlesex County Democratic Party chairman, surrendered to state police detectives…
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Edison book club to meet at two locations
The book club at the Edison Public Library has picked its selections for March and April. The club will be discussing “The Imperfectionist” by Tom Rachman at 2 p.m. March 30 at the Edison Main Library, 340 Plainfield Ave. The club will meet at the North Edison Branch, 777 Grove St., 6:30 p.m. April 27…
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Graphic Novels Day at Metuchen library
Metuchen Matters and the Metuchen Public Library will present Graphic Novels Day on Sunday, March 13, at 2 p.m. at the library, 480 Middlesex Ave. The event will feature a visit from three popular graphic novelists: Colleen Venable, Chris Giarrusso and Misako Rocks. Venable is the author of the “Guinea Pig Pet Shop Private Eye…
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Registration for kids’ theater March 13, 20
Registration is open for Kids In Production’s spring theater programs for children and teens. “How To Eat Like a Child,” for ages 8- 12, will be performed on June 4 and 5; auditions are March 13. “All Shook Up” for ages 13 and up, will be performed June 3, 4, and 5; auditions are March…
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WCTC returns to roots as ‘Voice of Central New Jersey’
Jack Ellery NEW BRUNSWICK — Greater Media Inc. announced last week that WCTC (1450 AM) has officially launched the “Voice of Central Jersey,” with a full-service talk show lineup featuring some of the biggest names in talk radio. The station’s new programming format is centered around local and legendary talk radio personality Jack Ellery, who…
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Video on state health program available
At the Oct. 25 Edison Township Council meeting, a program was presented regarding the State Health Benefits Program and how it could benefit the taxpayers of Edison. A segment of the meeting is being aired on local access Channel 15 and the township’s website www.edisonnj.org. The video runs approximately 75 minutes.
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Ladies Night Out in Edison set for March 28
The Sisterhood of Congregation Beth-El, 91 Jefferson Blvd., Edison, will host its annual “Ladies Night Out Dinner and Bingo Party” at 6:15 p.m. March 28. The cost, which includes a buffet dinner, admission and bingo boards, is $25 per person. There will be prizes from local restaurants, tickets to theater and sporting events and much…
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County budget reduces expenses, cuts positions
Cutting costs and increasing revenue sources are the common themes in a 2011 county budget introduced Feb. 17 by the Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders. “In light of the current economic situation and taxpayer sentiment to have less costly and more efficient government, it is incumbent on this county to begin the work of…
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