• Miles for Minds

    Race winner Richard Agelillo of Philadelphia coasts to the finish line during the second annual JFK Miles for Minds 5K at Roosevelt Park in Edison on Sunday. PHOTOS BY SCOTT FRIEDMAN Almetra Lundy (l) of East Brunswick and Charlotte Burton of Somerset share a laugh on the course.

  • Professional journalists not ready to pack it in

    IN THE NEWS MARK ROSMAN Iam not a person who adapts to change easily, but over the past few years I have gotten used to reading daily newspapers online. While I prefer holding a newspaper in my hand, I must say that being able to read several newspapers a day online is very convenient. I…

  • ‘Metuchen Rocks!’ Thursday nights

    The Metuchen Cultural Arts Commission, in association with the Metuchen Recreation Commission, will present its annual outdoor summer concert series — “Metuchen Rocks!” — every Thursday night in August at 7:30 p.m., plus an endof the-summer dance party and fireworks display on Sunday, Sept. 5. The concerts take place in the heart of downtown Metuchen…

  • Edison throws sendoff for employee of 42 years

    Joan Dalton honored for her dedication, humor and heart BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Joan Dalton cuts the first slice of her retirement cake. Dalton retired from Edison Township after 42 years, in which she wore many hats for different departments, including purchasing and registrar. She is the township’s longest-serving employee on record. PHOTO COURTESY…

  • Senior citizens’ artwork displayed at MCC gallery

    The artwork of Middlesex County artists over age 60 who participated in the Middlesex County Department of Senior Services Senior Art Contest is on display at Middlesex County College.   The artists’ works are on exhibit in the Studio Art Gallery at the college’s Performing Arts Center through Aug. 6. Works were entered in nine…

  • Council divided over EMT salary increases

    Some argue Edison cannot afford increases for responders BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Edison’s 14 emergency medical technicians have reached an agreement with the township on a four-year contract that gives them 2 percent salary increases for three of those years. For this year, the EMTs agreed to a salary freeze. The Township Council voted…

  • JFK Miles for Minds 5K

    Neil Proshan, 76, heads for the finish line during the second annual JFK Miles for Minds 5K and Fun Run/Walk at Roosevelt Park in Edison on Sunday. The event raised funds for the Center for Head Injuries at JFK Medical Center, James Street. SCOTT FRIEDMAN

  • Sinatra excited to stay at helm in Metuchen

    Superintendent says she still enjoys the job, despite increased financial challenges BY ENID WEISS Correspondent Superintendent of Schools Terri Sinatra is looking forward to starting the school year with two new principals. That is one of several reasons she was eager to renew her own contract with the Metuchen Board of Education and agreed to…

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