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Single-topic charter schools would erode funds for others
I n this week’s Sentinel, dated Jan. 6, the article “Edison board opposes charter school plan” is correct that this type of charter school should be opposed. The original need for charter schools was born out of failing school districts, and the charters filled the void to implement a better education for the students. This…
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Is one-way street a no-way street?
Recently, driving on Amboy Avenue from Metuchen to a diner on Woodbridge Avenue, I occasionally turn right onto Carlton Street. This is in the Sarah Barton section of Edison. Carlton Street was a one-way street going from Amboy to Woodbridge. The street is only one block long. About a month ago, I was going to…
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Keep parkland for residents, not developers
On behalf of the independent nonprofit EdisonWetlands Association (EWA), I am writing regarding the township of Edison’s major step backward in voting to divert preserved parkland within the Dismal Swamp Conservation Area in order to build a sprawling center off Alexis Lane. This proposed Visco development would clear-cut pristine forests, pave over ecologically sensitive wetlands,…
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SAT/ACT practice test at Metuchen Library
On Feb. 5 at 1 p.m. at the Metuchen Public Library, 480 Middlesex Ave., Kaplan Test Prep will present an SAT/ACT combo practice test. The three-and-a-half-hour test helps students decide which test is right for them. Then on Tuesday, Feb. 15, at 7:30 p.m. at the library, students will receive feedback that compares their performance…
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Met. Library to offer photojournalism group
TheYoungAdult Department of the Metuchen Public Library invites all Metuchen residents in grades eight through 12 to learn more about the Photojournalism Project at the next meeting of the group 7:30-8:30 p.m. Jan. 26 at the library, 480 Middlesex Ave. The Photojournalism Project began last summer, dedicated to documenting presentday Metuchen through photography so that…
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Weight-loss seminar at Ed. Library Feb. 1
“How to Get the Weight Off and Keep It Off” is the topic of Dr. Michael Rothman’s program to be held at the Edison Public Library, 340 Plainfield Ave., Feb. 1 at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome, but register in advance by calling 732-287-2298, ext. 1, or by visiting www.lmxac.org/edisonlib.
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EVP to present Works of Shakespeare
Edison Valley Playhouse (EVP) brings the words of the bard (in condensed form) with “The CompleatWorks of Wllm Shkspr” (abridged). The production will open Jan. 21 and run Friday and Saturday nights at 8 p.m., with a Sunday matinee Jan. 30 at 2 p.m. Ticket prices are $15 for adults and $12 for students and…
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Cook-off among N.J. fire depts. Jan. 24
N.J. fire departments will compete in a cook-off to determine the best firehouse chef at the Cooked and Uncorked Food and Wine Festival on Jan. 24 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Pines Manor, Route 27, Edison. Joe Nolan will be the guest emcee. Judges will be Ken Rosato, Lori Stokes and Bill Evans…
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