• Edison resident’s suit claims police used ‘excessive force’

    BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — A 43-year-old township man who was arrested by police in 2008 at his residence has filed a civil rights lawsuit against the police department, claiming that he was beaten by officers during and after his arrest. The legal papers submitted May 17 in U.S. District Court by attorney…

  • Weekly arts festival kicks off in Metuchen

    Junebug brings visual, performing artists to Main St. on Friday nights BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer The third annual Mystical Magical Junebug ArtFest kicked off Friday night, showcasing local artists and musicians up and down Main Street. Glass artist Amy Brooks displays her various art pieces at the third annual Junebug ArtFest on June 4…

  • Board OKs more cuts, privatizes positions

    Some 343 positions now set to be eliminated in Edison school district BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Frustration was on the faces of seemingly everyone June 1 as a divided Edison Board of Education made another round of sweeping cuts to its school budget for next year. The board approved a list of cuts that…

  • Lakeview 5K

    Runners leave the starting line for the second annual Lakeview 5K on Saturday in Roosevelt Park, Edison. The race benefited the New Jersey Institute for Disabilities, which serves more than 1,000 children and adults with disabilities. SCOTT FRIEDMAN

  • Metuchen Treasure Hunt set for June 12

    The second annual Metuchen Treasure Hunt will be held on June 12 at 9:30 a.m. with a pancake breakfast starting at 8:30 a.m. at Mount Zion Lodge No. 135, 483 Middlesex Ave., Metuchen. The event is free to participants. This is for adventurous boys and girls in grades 1- 5. Space is limited. To sign…

  • Healing Service at Met. church June 20

    Metuchen Reformed Church, 150 Lake Ave., Metuchen, is inviting the public to a special healing service on Sunday, June 20, at 9:30 a.m. in the sanctuary. The service will include the laying on of hands, anointing with oil, and personal prayer for persons in need of healing, whether of body, mind, emotions or spirit. For…

  • ‘A Night at the Opera’ June 26 in Edison

    Operantics, a new opera company in Middlesex County, will present a program of standard opera and operetta favorites titled “A Night at the Opera” on June 26 at 8 p.m. at Guardian Angels Catholic Church, 37 Market St., Edison. The performance is a benefit for the Guardian Angels Organ Fund. “A Night at the Opera”…

  • St. Matthew Parish Carnival June 15-19

    St. Matthew Parish Community will hold a fun-filled family event on Tuesday, June 15, through Saturday, June 19. Hours are 6-11 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 3-11 p.m. Saturday. The carnival features food, rides, games, nightly 50/50 raffles, a beer garden, and fun for the entire family. Pay one price ($25) and enjoy unlimited rides…

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