• Avenel Middle School students enjoying Google Cardboard experience

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer WOODBRIDGE — Students at Avenel Middle School got to explore the Grand Canyon and historic Philadelphia, as well as tag along on a shark adventure in the Galapagos Islands and explore the deep jungles of South America — all without leaving their desks. Google representative Simon Fogbo visited the school…

  • Indian Business Association hosts Christmas Spectacular at India Square

    The Indian Business Association (IBA), Oak Tree Road, Iselin, held a Christmas Spectacular at India Square, located near the Oak Tree Road Shopping District. The program, which culminated in the lighting of the IBA Christmas tree, featured live music performances and dance groups. “We blended classic Christmas carols with Indian music to create a unique…

  • Holiday luncheon set for Dec. 31

    Edison AARP Chapter 3446 will meet at noon on Dec. 21 for an annual holiday luncheon. The meeting will be held at The Forge Inn, 1002 Highway 9 North, Woodbridge. Entertainment will be provided by The Elderly Brothers. A trip is being planned to Doolan’s in Spring Lake on Dec. 31 for a New Year’s…

  • Diocese of Metuchen announces observances

    Bishop Paul G. Bootkoski will open Holy Door at Metuchen Cathedral and celebrate Mass on Dec. 20. The Diocese has announced 10 Doors of Mercy in the diocese will be open to pilgrims throughout the year. The Diocesan commission was formed to find ways to celebrate the Year of Mercy in the local Church and…

  • Precious package recovered for Edison family

    By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent EDISON—When an irreplaceable package was stolen last month from outside resident Karen Delmonaco’s residence, the police told her that the chances of recovering what was inside — quilts made from her late son’s T-shirts — were slim. However, on Dec. 8, Lyndhurst police recovered the quilts following a tip from the…

  • Edison council takes aim at local gun sales

    By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent EDISON — Councilman Wayne Mascola and Council President Robert Diehl have been leading the charge on the council to prevent any illegal gun sales occurring from residents’ homes. The councilmen discussed the issue at both the Nov. 23 Township Council meeting and the Dec. 7 workshop session. Prior to the first…

  • Nutcracker ‘sweet’

    Donna Barnes plays Mother Gigoné during a dress rehearsal for the Nutcracker at Ms. Doreen’s Fabulous Feet School of Dance studio in Metuchen on Dec. 13. Victoria Silverman plays the Dew Drop duriing a dress rehearsal for the Nutcracker. Above: The Taffy Clowns watch and learn. Below: Miranda McNab goes through her routine. Doreen Padilla,…

  • Property tax appeals may be costly

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Every year, property owners file tax appeals in droves in the hopes of lowering their assessed value and paying less in property taxes. However, doing so can be an expensive proposition, as many are compelled to hire an attorney and an appraisal company with no guarantee of victory. Patrick De…

  • Vahalla lauded for his service to Metuchen

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Thomas Vahalla Metuchen Mayor Thomas Vahalla can add Borough Council meetings to the list of venues that bring tears to his eyes. “It’s kind of overwhelming up here tonight,” he said as he addressed the crowd that honored his 23 years of service — mayor since 2007 after serving as…

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