• Raconteur to present ‘New Steampunk’

    The Raconteur Bookshop, 431 Main St., Metuchen, will present a staged reading and world premiere of “New Steampunk Penny Dreadful,” by 16-year-old Metuchen playwright Kayla Bashe, at 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 16. Admission is free, with complimentary drinks. Bring your own teacup. For more information, call 732-906-0009.

  • Edison police warn of fundraiser con

    BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — Police are alerting residents to a possible scam. The incident occurred Nov. 23 and was relayed to residents through the township’s reverse 911 system and is posted on the township’s website. The suspects are described as two young women knocking on doors in the township. They say they…

  • Three firefighter candidates file suit over selection process

    Trio says rank on hiring list was not followed BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — The hiring of up to eight additional firefighters has stalled. Lawsuits have been filed by three firefighter candidates against Mayor Antonia Ricigliano, Business Administrator Dennis Gonzalez, Assistant Business Administrator and Assistant Public Safety Director Richard Laird, Deputy Fire Chief…

  • Raconteur to feature staged reading of local teen’s play

    METUCHEN — The Raconteur Bookshop, known for its avant-garde performances, readings and visiting authors, will feature a staged reading of “2,5-Pentylsentirate,” a play written and directed by 16- year-old borough resident Kayla Bashe. The one-time, free performance will take place at the bookshop, 431 Main St., at 8 p.m. Dec. 16. Alex Dawson, who owns…

  • Edison looking for new chief financial officer

    BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — Township officials are in the process of selecting a new chief finance officer. “We hope that the entire process is done by Feb. 1,” Mayor Antonia Ricigliano said. Mark Acker, who was brought in during former Mayor Jun Choi’s administration, filed his resignation on Nov. 22 after township…

  • Chili Cook-off

    Left to right: Michael Scranton (l) of Edison, Helen Hollenback of Washington and Jerilynn Harris of Lebanon get their entries ready for tasting in the inaugural Chili Cook-Off competition at Sport Honda of Metuchen Nov. 20. Edison. Chili tasters check out some of the recipes. Proceeds went to the New Jersey Home for Veterans at…

  • Holiday cheer

    Above: Wardlaw-Hartridge School Concert Choir members Lauren Levine (l) and Catherine Badalamenti sing classic holiday music at the Inman Grove Senior Citizens Residence in Edison on Dec. 10. Top right: Sharon Byrn (l), music teacher at the school, and Diamond Carr sing holiday music. PHOTOS BY JEFF GRANIT staff

  • Brooklyn man charged in identity theft

    METUCHEN — Police arrested and charged a 25-year-old Brooklyn, N.Y., man for identify theft last week after he attempted to deposit a large amount of money at the Wachovia Bank on Main Street. Saad Bhatti, 25, was charged with identity theft, criminal attempt of theft, providing false information and hindering his own apprehension on Dec.…

  • Wine tasting

    Maximilian Riedel of Riedel Crystal of America discusses wine glasses during a seminar at the New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center on Sunfield Avenue in Edison Nov. 30. The 11th-generation glassmaker and CEO led patrons on a tasting with his company’s glasses. Patrons enjoy the unique educational event. PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR staff

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