• Artist finds calligraphy to be more than fancy penmanship

    Has worked on historical, religious commissions; recently exhibited at Edison library BY KATHY CHANG BY KATHY Staff Writer For Terry Antoniewicz, calligraphy is more than an art form. “A lot of times, it’s about the stories that come from the heart,” Antoniewicz said. “Sometimes you are also a psychologist and listen … the stories that…

  • Prepping for First Day of School

    Kathy Sica, a first-grade teacher at John Marshall Elementary School, Edison, finishes setting up her classroom for the first day of school Sept. 1. JEFF GRANIT staff

  • New administrative role baffles some in Edison

    BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer The controversial new position of business administrator assistant will provide another “pair of eyes and ears” overseeing Edison’s various municipal departments. That is how Mayor Antonia Ricigliano sees the newly created role, filled last week by Richard Laird. “We have a number of departments within the administration that just need…

  • First Day Jitters

    Two students hold hands as they arrive for their first day of school Sept. 1 at the John Marshall Elementary School, off Suttons Lane in Edison. The school year runs through June 15 for the township’s public schools. More photos at gmnews.com. JEFF GRANIT staff

  • Edison schools to offer athletes heart testing

    Board members hope to expand examinations to all students BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer The roughly 1,800 student-athletes in the Edison’s school district may be able to receive heart examinations starting in October. Since May, Edison High School Athletic Director Jeff DiCocco has been working with Pam Gizzi, school nurse at Montgomery High School, on…

  • Learn YouTube at Edison Library Sept. 22

    The Edison Main Library, 340 Plainfield Ave., will present a program by Curt Worrell on Sept. 22 at 7 p.m. in which he will show attendees how to harness the power of YouTube and put their businesses on the map. Worrell teaches Marketing in the 21st Century and will teach the correct way to create…

  • ‘Rich Habits’ author to speak at library

    The Edison Main Library, 340 Plainfield Ave., will host Thomas Corley, author of “Rich Habits,” at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 29. Corley will share his most important discoveries in studying the daily success habits of wealthy individuals. He is a certified public accountant and a certified financial planner. Register by calling the library at 732-287-2298, ext.…

  • ‘Mini Metuchen’ figures available now

    “Mini Metuchen” figures, crafted by Hometowne Collectibles, are now available for sale by the Borough Improvement League. Each figure is a custom-designed handcrafted miniature reproduction of famous Metuchen sites. The full-color figures vary in size, but are each approximately 6 inches high and cut from ¾-inch wood. They are $16 each, plus shipping and handling.…

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