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MCC develops new biotech degree
Middlesex County College (MCC), Edison, has developed a state-of-the-art biotechnology Associate of Science degree program that articulates with the Rutgers University Biotechnology Bachelor of Science degree. MCC students who graduate with a 3.0 or higher GPA in biotechnology will be guaranteed admission into Rutgers University School of Environmental and Biological Sciences biotechnology program. The Middlesex…
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Edison’s Christmas tree lighting Dec. 8
The lighting of Edison Township’s 20- foot-tall, live blue spruce Christmas tree will take place Dec. 8, at 7 p.m. in front of the Heritage at Clara Barton, Amboy Avenue and Third Street, Edison. Starting the evening’s festivities at 6:15 p.m., a “Dickens” quartet will warm up the crowd with seasonal favorites. The Herbert Hoover…
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Men’s b-ball program applications due Dec. 4
The Edison Recreation Department has begun accepting team applications for the 2010 Men’s Basketball Program. All applications must be returned by Dec. 4. All teams made up of New Jersey residents and businesses are invited to apply, and league play will begin in early January. Teams interested in playing in the league may pick up…
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Live nativity scene at Edison church Dec. 5
The Community Presbyterian Church, 75 Glenville Road, Edison, will have its live nativity scene 6-8 p.m. Dec. 5. The event will include a petting zoo, live nativity and craft, which will help bring the true meaning of Christmas come to life. There is no charge for the event. There Christmas Eve children’s pajama service will…
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Vaticano leaves his post as Board of Ed. member
BY DAN NEWMAN Staff Writer Carmelo Vaticano resigned from his position as a member of the Board of Education due to what has been termed as “a shift in job responsibilities.” Vaticano, who was up for re-election next April, originally gained a seat on the board in 2007. Police Chief Thomas Bryan said that departmental…
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Edison Elks memorial service set for Dec. 6
The Edison Elks Lodge #2487 will be holding its annual memorial service 2 p.m. Dec. 6 at the lodge, located on Old Post Road next to the ShopRite Plaza. The Elks Grand Lodge has designated the first Sunday in December as a day to honor our departed members with a solemn ceremony, performed by the…
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Edison resident sees barriers — one felled, another standing
Local woman sees Berlin Wall, China’s Great Wall during company event BY DAN NEWMAN Staff Writer Twenty years ago, the Berlin Wall came down, uniting West and East Germany as one. Two decades later, Edison resident Nancy Goldberg got an upclose and personal look at things as she participated in an international summit hosted by…
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Edison Elks’ Toys for Tots event Dec. 5
The ninth annual Toys for Tots event will be held at Edison Elks Lodge 2487 on Saturday, Dec. 5, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The lodge is located at 375 Old Post Road, next to the ShopRite Plaza. The public is invited to bring an unwrapped toy and join in the festivities. Toys can…
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Holiday parade highlighted by numerous musical acts
BY ENID WEISS Correspondent More than 2,000 people enjoyed Sunday’s balmy weather as they walked in or watched Metuchen’s holiday parade. ENID WEISS Two of the many that attended Metuchen’s Winter Festival Parade on Nov. 29. Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, the parade also managed to collect canned goods to restock local food pantries.…
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