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Two Old Bridge schools still at risk after reprieve
CODA GREG BEAN I f there’s any good news regarding education in this area, it’s that it looks like two elementary schools in Old Bridge might not be closed after all because of the budget crisis. The Old Bridge school district is a large one, but forme it’s been a case study in the draconian…
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Edison mayor is hardworking, honest
Mayor Antonia Ricigliano is an honest, hardworking woman. She made history by becoming the first woman mayor in Edison. It is my impression that Mr. [Robert] Diehl, who lives in his male-dominated domain, and his cohort, Mr. [Thomas] Lankey cannot accept this. Is this why they are subjecting her to this inquisition? I wonder why…
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Focus on quality, affordable health care for all
This is in response to the letter to the editor from Miklos Bognar Sr. of East Brunswick (“Christie Is Targeting Union, Not Teachers”) published in the Feb. 23 issue of the Sentinel. In these tough economic times, I fear that New Jersey residents are focusing their frustrations in the wrong places, and in the process…
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Resident hopes mayor’s good judgment returns
The mayor of Edison Township has racked up quite a record since she took office last year. Look at the headlines about Edison: Threatening to close a library, ousting a longtime police and fire chaplain, cutting police and fire programs, forcing the finance director to resign, demoting police officers, issuing “gag orders,” triggering lawsuits, and…
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Play to benefit Amandla Crossing
The Arts at St. Luke’s will present “Long Time SinceYesterday” at Fryer Hall, 17 Oak Ave., Metuchen, beginning March 11. Proceeds from this production of the award-winning play by P.J. Gibson will benefit Amandla Crossing, a transitional housing program for single-parent families in Edison. The play, which deals with adult themes, won five Audelco awards…
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Metuchen chamber sets installation ceremony
The board of directors of the Metuchen Area Chamber of Commerce announced the award recipients for its 58th annual Installation Reception & Awards Ceremony scheduled for March 19. The event will be held 6-8:30 p.m. at the Pines Manor, 2085 Route 27, Edison. Tickets are $65 per person. Officers for 2011 have been elected and…
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Police: Three suspects entered Edison home, beat resident
EDISON — A resident of Lloyd Street was attacked in his home last week by three unknown suspects, according to a police report . Edison Police Lt. Sal Filannino said the victim, a 52-year-old male, told police that he was upstairs in his home when he heard noise coming from the living room at 6:41…
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Edison panel begins questioning mayor
Council members probe issues including ‘gag order,’ layoffs BY KATHY CHANG A crowd packed the Edison council chambers for the Feb. 28 meeting, the first in a series of Committee of the Whole sessions. KATHY CHANG EDISON — In front of a packed house last week, Township Council members spent two-and-a-half hours grilling Mayor Antonia…
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