• Police urge residents to be aware of scams

    BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — Police are warning residents to be alert for potential scams after a 39-year-old township man lost $3,000 trying to claim a fake sweepstakes prize of $500,000. The victim told police that he received a phone call on Jan. 4 from an unknown person stating that the victim was…

  • Revitalized theater brings youth into the spotlight

    ‘Alice in Wonderland,’ ‘Cinderella’ among shows coming to Forum Theatre BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer METUCHEN — The Forum Theatre Arts Center has become a place for budding performers. “We are working with amazingly talented people,” said Karin Leone, managing director of the theater. After three years of traveling around the world producing shows, Leone…

  • Wayward bullet grazes head of man leaving bar

    EDISON — Police are asking for the public’s help in developing information about a shooting that injured a 21-year-old Staten Island, N.Y., man outside the Holiday Inn Polo Lounge two weeks ago. The incident occurred around 3 a.m. on Jan. 31, police said. Police said the victim was with several of his friends and was…

  • Council fills zoning board seats

    EDISON — The Zoning Board of Adjustment now has two new members, including one who previously served on the board for 12 years. The Township Council on Jan. 27 voted unanimously to confirm the appointments of newcomers Devendra Dave, an engineer; Bhavini Tara Shah, a lawyer; and Sal Pizzi, a former councilman who will serve…

  • Teen charged with theft after leading police on chase

    BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — A 16-year-old township boy was arrested last week on charges he stole a motor vehicle and burglarized the home of its owner. The teenager was apprehended at around 3:30 p.m. Feb. 3 after he allegedly led police on a car chase from the New Brunswick campus of Rutgers…

  • Pet extravaganza returns to Edison this weekend

    Three-day event features shows, 150-plus vendors BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — Pet lovers, unite. For three days this weekend, pets and all things pet-related will take center stage at the 10th annual Super Pet Expo. The event will run 4-9 p.m. Feb. 12, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Feb. 13, and 10 a.m.…

  • Metuchen council takes caution on land transfers

    BY ENID WEISS Correspondent In response to concerns from residents, the Metuchen Borough Council voted unanimously last week to postpone a measure that would turn two 10-foot strips of public land over to adjacent property owners. The move would save the borough money, since it is costly to maintain the lands, according to Borough Administrator…

  • State, Edison officials focus on roadway safety

    BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer After an increase in pedestrian fatalities from three in 2007 and one in 2008 to four in 2009, the Edison Township police department is receiving help from the state. Edison Police Chief Thomas Bryan speaks at a press conference on Feb. 4 announcing the department’s receipt of a $10,000 Education…

  • Volunteers spend day giving kids a smile

    County college, local dentists take part in national effort to help those in need BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer Amid-winter snowstorm wasn’t the only alabaster event on the radar last Friday. Portraying the Tooth Fairy, Andrea Baros, a student in Middlesex County College’s dental hygiene program, smiles for a picture with Yana Dube, 6, of…

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