• Edison health dept. issues warning due to rabid raccoon

    EDISON — A raccoon picked up in the township tested positive for rabies last week. The state Department of Health and Senior Services Laboratory announced the results Dec. 3, marking the third confirmed case of rabies in Edison for 2010. A resident of Winthrop Road reported the raccoon, which appeared sick, to œauthorities on Dec.…

  • Police: Suspect attacked woman near train station in Edison

    BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — A 35-year-old Newark woman was arrested and charged with robbery and assault last week. The alleged robbery occurred at 9:26 p.m. Dec. 1, police said. The victim, a 57-year-old Edison resident, told police that she was walking along Central and Plainfield avenues near the Edison Train Station when…

  • JCC celebrates 25 years of services, achievements

    BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer The Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County held a toast to another 25 years last week, and just in time for Hanukkah. Doris Geller (c) and others chat in front of a newly unveiled wall honoring donors to a major fundraising campaign for the Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County,…

  • Edison rejects T-Mobile antenna plan

    Zoning Board members say wireless service co. did not prove coverage gap existed BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Applause erupted through the Edison Township Council chambers last week after members of the Zoning Board of Adjustment unanimously denied a T-Mobile proposal to locate wireless communications equipment on a utility tower. Residents in the vicinity of…

  • Festival of Lights

    David Koplowitz lights a candle on the menorah during Edison’s annual Festival of Lights celebration Dec. 2 at the Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County, Oak Tree Road. The history and origin of Hanukkah were told as specially invited guests lighted the official township menorah. The event was followed by music and crafts for kids.…

  • A message of thanks

    CORNER OFFICE PETER SMYTH Chairman and CEO Greater Media Inc. On behalf of the entire Greater Media family, I would like to wish our Greater Media Newspapers employees and readers a happy, healthy and prosperous holiday season. I also want to thank our dedicated employees as well as our loyal readers and advertisers for a…

  • MTHS class of 1985 to gather for reunion

    The Monroe Township High School (MTHS) class of 1985 will hold a 25th reunion March 26 at Pierre’s Restaurant, 582 George’s Road, Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick. Tickets cost $60 per person. Complete details on the event will be sent out in December. For more information, email [email protected].

  • Met. Library to screen Christmas film Dec. 12

    On Sunday, Dec. 12, at 2 p.m, there will be a screening of Tim Burton’s film “The Nightmare Before Christmas” at the Metuchen Public Library, 480 Middlesex Ave. “The Nightmare Before Christmas” soundtrack features 10 ghoulishly delightful songs by composer/songwriter Danny Elfman. The stop-motion animated film is rated PG. This program is open to the…

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