• Human remains found in woods

    EDISON — Police are working to identify human remains that were found Sept. 23 in a wooded area of the township. A man, whose name is being withheld by police, discovered the remains and contacted authorities at 2:15 p.m. The Edison Police Department and the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office began an investigation shortly thereafter. The…

  • Wii Tounament At Library

    Matthew Daddino, 10, reacts after crashing in the Mario Kart during the recent Wii Tournament for youngsters at the Metuchen Library. SCOTT FRIEDMAN

  • Metuchen officers honored for efforts to save lives

    BY ENID WEISS Correspondent METUCHEN — More than 50 people were on hand for the Sept. 20 meeting of the Borough Council as Mayor Tom Vahalla read proclamations honoring three police officers for their efforts to save residents. “It’s a great pleasure to bring some of our officers in who are doing a great job,”…

  • Edison welcomes Sam’s Club, relocated from E. Brunswick

    Store is first to open in new Towne Square BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — Local resident Debbie Alfieri was among the many people who welcomed Sam’s Club into the township on Sept. 9. “I think it is great that it is here,” she said. “I used to travel to the Sam’s Club on…

  • Edison woman tied up, robbed by two suspects

    Edison police are looking for two men who allegedly tied up a 45-year-old woman in her home and robbed her of approximately $15,000 worth of jewelry and other items. Police said the robbery occurred at 8:10 p.m. on Sept. 23 at the woman’s Tingley Lane residence. The victim told police that she arrived home that…

  • Short-staffed Edison department to get six to eight new firefighters

    BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Edison’s fire department is expected to hire six to eight new entry-level firefighters by the end of the year. Deputy Fire Chief Brian Latham said his 125-member department has been in urgent need of new firefighters for the past four years. “The new hires would at least bring the department…

  • Fall Family Spectacular

    Antonia Polvere, 6, of Edison enjoys the petting zoo at the 18th annual Fall Family Spectacular at Papaianni Park in Edison on Saturday. SCOTT FRIEDMAN

  • Weber bids emotional goodbye in Met.

    GOP has 3-2 control of council for time being BY ENID WEISS Correspondent Councilman Richard Weber bid a heartfelt goodbye to Metuchen officials and residents during the council’s Sept. 20 meeting. Weber’s voice broke and he shed a few tears as he officially submitted his resignation during the meeting. He said 2010 has been a…

  • Fall Family Spectacular

    Giovanni Pupo, 6, of Edison, has fun with a Spider-Man toy during the 18th annual Fall Family Spectacular at Papaianni Park Saturday. The event included live music, food, exhibitors, a car and motorcycle show, professional wrestling shows, children’s attractions and fireworks. SCOTT FRIEDMAN

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