• Edison board to set criteria for naming buildings, facilities

    BY KATHY CHANG EDISON — Board of Education members are looking to create criteria for naming school buildings and facilities in the district. The board’s initiative came after it received a petition signed by dozens of district school personnel and others asking that the gymnasium in one of the schools be named in memory of…

  • Edison board opposes charter school plan

    Members raise concerns about costs, precedent involved in high school proposal BY KATHY CHANG Members of the Edison Board of Education have submitted a letter to the state expressing their opposition to a proposed charter school. The state Department of Education is expected to render a decision on the Tikun Olam Hebrew Language Charter High…

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    St. Joseph’s High School students and fans cheer on their basketball team during a Dec. 23 game at East Brunswick High School. The visiting Falcons edged out the Bears, 51-49. JEFF GRANIT staff

  • Zone changes target Edison’s Amboy Ave.

    Would permit restaurants; prohibit gas stations, fast-food establishments BY KATHY CHANG The Edison Township Council is considering an ordinance that some hope will pave the way toward a revitalized, bustling business district along Amboy Avenue. The general purpose of the ordinance, which would create the Amboy Avenue Revitalization (AAR) zone in the Clara Barton section…

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    Participants take part in a Dec. 28 fencing introduction workshop sponsored by the Friends of the Metuchen Public Library. A local fencing club coach conducted the event. JEFF GRANIT staff

  • National pundits play ‘Gotcha’ with Christie

    CODA GREG BEAN When we got back from our annual Christmas trip to Puerto Rico last Friday, the first thing I did was turn on CNN to find out what had happened in our absence— and therewas a panel of three “experts” talking about how New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie had blown it by going…

  • WEST WINDSOR: Yonah is adjusting well as newcomer to wrestling

    WEST WINDSOR: Yonah is adjusting well as newcomer to wrestling

    West Windsor-Plainsboro High South’s Tom Loury (top) defeated Joe Willet of Hightstown for one of the Pirates’ wins in their match against the Rams last week. Photo by Dennis Symons/dennissymons.com

  • Try a GPS treasure hunt

    By: centraljersey.com Technology is often accused of turning people into couch potatoes. There’s no question that far too many folks spend far too much time in front of computers, TVs and video games – and not enough time outdoors getting fresh air and exercise. But one technology that’s become a must-have for many motorists also…

  • “Nurturing the Nurturer” Caregiver Conference Planned by Area Health Experts

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