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Family seeks to sell off set of 31 vintage guitars
Late resident had collected hand-crafted guitars made by New Jersey’s Sam Koontz BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer It’s a story that might make William Shakespeare proud. “We’ve got passion, we’ve got love, we have beauty, we have death and we have suicide … it’s everything that Shakespeare would have written about,” said Christopher Wylde, who…
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Switch to EMTs expected to reduce salary costs
Firefighters group says move ‘does not make any sense’ BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Despite opposition from members of the fire department, township officials are in the process of hiring additional full-time emergency medical technicians (EMTs). Mayor Antonia Ricigliano cited financial reasons for wanting to hire additional EMTs and move away from the use of…
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Toni Marchek takes in the decorations at John Porpora’s home on High Street in Metuchen during the Borough Improvement League’s Holiday House Tour Dec. 5. Visitors enjoyed beautifully decorated homes and a Holiday Bazaar at the Old Franklin School on Middlesex Avenue. SCOTT FRIEDMAN
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Income tax program needs volunteers
AARP in cooperation with the Internal Revenue Service is planning to provide free income tax assistance to residents of Middlesex County from February through April 15, 2011. Volunteers are needed to support this rewarding program. All volunteers will receive instruction and training. Volunteers are reimbursed for necessary out-of-pocket expenses. If you are interested, contact Brian…
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Edison Library to host knitting classes
The Edison Public Library, 340 Plainfield Ave., will host the following knitting classes: Monday Night Knitters at 7 p.m. Dec. 29. The monthly knitting group will resume from a summer break. Bring whatever you are working on and come knit and chat. Help will be available. No registration is required. Learn to Knit on Feb.…
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Neve Shalom to offer ‘Israel Info Evening’
Individuals between the ages of 16 and 26 who are interested in traveling to Israel for a summer, semester or year are invited to come to the Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County for an “Israel Info Evening” on Thursday, Jan. 6, at 7:30 p.m. The JCC is located at 1775 Oak Tree Road, Edison.…
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Registration under way for support group
Women Helping Women, 224 Main St., Metuchen, is accepting registration for a Coping With Separation & Divorce support group, which meets Mondays 7-8:30 p.m. The decision to separate or divorce changes a person’s life dramatically. Separation or divorce produces powerful emotions ranging from confusion and disorientation to loss and sadness. By coming together with other…
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‘Well Seasoned’ art exhibit under way
The Edison Arts Society is holding the “Well Seasoned” Art Exhibit at the EAS Gallery, Edison Town Hall, 100 Municipal Blvd., Edison, through Jan. 2. Contact the Edison Arts Society for more information, 908-753-2787, [email protected] or www.edisonarts.org.
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