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Honor the memory and lives of men and women in uniform
An HBO television miniseries, “The Pacific,” was on for the past 10 weeks, and after watching it, I really do think that people in Middlesex County, New Jersey and the country should really give thought to what our men and women in uniform have done for this country. Every Memorial Day weekend the memory of…
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Resident offers school budget suggestions
(An open letter to Gov. Chris Christie) My husband and I are senior citizens and registered voters living in Edison Township for over 40 years. Our taxes are over $7,000 yearly with approximately 60-70 percent going toward the school budget. Before I present my school suggestions, I would respectfully ask that the seniors’ property tax…
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Teachers unions bear some blame for layoffs
CODA GREG BEAN In the interest of full disclosure, let me state that my personal experience as a member of a labor union has been limited to twice, and both those sagas were frankly weird. The first time was in the early ’70s when I was trying to save money for college and hired on…
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Suicide prevention bill a tribute to local veteran
Holt says government failed Army sergeant from East Brunswick BY BRIAN DONAHUE Staff Writer After two combat tours in Iraq, Coleman Bean of East Brunswick sought treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but he did not receive the support that is in place for many returning veterans. Sgt. Coleman Bean Bean was a member of…
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Oscar winner brings film to Metuchen
METUCHEN — The Raconteur is screening 2010 Oscar-winning director Roger Ross Williams’ “Music by Prudence” this Saturday. The screening will be held at 8 p.m. at the Refectory, adjacent to the First Presbyterian Church, 270 Woodbridge Ave. Admission is $20 and tickets can be purchased at The Raconteur on Main Street or online at http://musicbyprudence.eventbrite.com.…
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MCC student dies after baseball bat attack
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — A 19-year-old Middlesex County College student, who was left in critical condition after being struck in the head with a baseball bat in Wildwood, died Monday. “We are all in shock,” said Robert Wisniewski, the college’s athletic director. It was just two weeks ago when Vincent DeSario, 19,…
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Clara Barton: ‘The Little Library That Could’
Children’s Day turnout pleases organizers who hope to boost patronage at facility BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON EDISON — Despite recent concerns about its possible closure, the Clara Barton Library was full of activity on May 22 when the library held its first Children’s Day. “I’m so happy that so many people came…
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Police probe if bias incident is linked
EDISON — Police are looking into whether the bias graffiti found on playground equipment at John Marshall Elementary School on Cornell Street last week is linked to bias crimes that have occurred in the township since September 2009. A symbol of a swastika was found drawn on a slide at the school between 4:37 and…
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Police: Man exposed himself to girl, 13
EDISON — Police are looking for a suspect who reportedly exposed himself to a 13-year-old township girl from his motor vehicle last week. According to the police report, the incident occurred at 3:44 p.m. May 19 at the intersection of Ovington Avenue and Story Road. The victim told police that the suspect, driving a small…
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