• Edison police arrest suspect in robbery

    EDISON — Police have charged a New Brunswick man in the May 18 robbery of the HSBC Bank on Parsonage Road. The suspect, Matthew J. Critelli, 27, allegedly entered the bank at 9:20 a.m. and handed the teller a note announcing that he had a gun and wanted money, according to Edison police. The teller…

  • MCC’s class of 2010 its largest in 43 years

    Valedictorian, a native of China, among 13 with perfect GPAs The largest class in Middlesex County College history, 1,415 students, graduated May 20 at the 43rd annual commencement exercises, witnessed by more than 3,500 guests under sunny skies on the college green. Top: Middlesex County College graduates make their way to their seats during the…

  • YMCA offices named for longtime supporter

    Generations of Wernik family, of Metuchen, have served, enjoyed Y facilities BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer The Metuchen Branch YMCA is like a second home to Malcolm Wernik and his family. Malcolm Wernik Fittingly, its offices will now bear their name. The Metuchen-Edison- Woodbridge YMCA’s corporate offices on Middlesex Avenue will be known as the…

  • Edison council slashes school tab, tax hike

    Officials press teachers’ union to accept wage freeze BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer The Edison Township Council ordered a $6.5 million cut to the defeated school budget on May 19, reducing the school tax hike from $268 to $109 on the average home. The council voted unanimously on the cut, recommending that the Board of…

  • 43rd commencement

    Catherine Michaelson (l), Marisol Santana and Miles Borgeson wait prior to the procession into Middlesex Community College’s 43rd commencement exercises in Edison, on May 20. Story and more photos on page 3. JEFF GRANIT staff

  • Charity Golf & Spa Classic June 8

    The annual Richard Hale Memorial YMCA Charity Golf & Spa Classic will be held June 8 at the Metuchen Golf & Country Club, 244 Plainfield Road, Edison, and Vito Mazza Salon & Spa, 114 Main St., Woodbridge. The cost is $225 per person for a full day of golf or spa at Vito Mazza Salon…

  • Animal-adoption site relocates to Edison

    Animal Rescue Force recently moved its weekend adoption center from PetSmart in East Brunswick to Petco, 1029 Route 1 south, Edison. For more information, directions and pictures of the dogs and cats available for adoption, log on to www.arf.petfinder.com.

  • Collections for military start May 28

    In honor of Memorial Day, the Metuchen Branch YMCA will begin collecting items for Operation Jersey Cares and Operation DVD on May 28 for the men and women serving in the military. Collection boxes will be located in the main lobby of the YMCA, 65 High St., Metuchen. For more information, call Jean Vick at…

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