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Library to celebrate Teen Read Week
The Metuchen Public Library, 480 Middlesex Ave., Metuchen, is celebrating Teen Read Week with a book discussion of the classic works of science fiction through “Ender’s Game” by Orson Scott Card Oct. 25, at 2 p.m. The event is for Metuchen teens in grades six through 12, and the first 18 people who sign up…
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Winners of senior art contest announced
The winners of Middlesex County New Jersey Seniors Art Show have been announced, with six artists over the age of 60 from Middlesex County selected as winners. Local winners who won at the state level are: Dan Choman, South Brunswick, second Place, non-professional mixed media; Harvey Levine, Edison, honorable mention, professional photography; Sheldon Berman, Monroe…
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Metuchen library group to meet Oct. 20
Friends of the Metuchen Library, 480 Middlesex Ave., Metuchen, will have Ingrid Reed, expert in politics, speak at the annual meeting Oct. 20, at 7:30 p.m. in the Community Room of the library. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call 732-632-8526.
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Journalist to discuss book Oct. 15 at JCC
The Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County, 1775 Oak Tree Road, Edison, will have Paula Span, journalist, discuss her book, “When The Time Comes,” at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 15. Span offers a road map to the 72 million baby boomers who will be responsible for the care of their aging, frail family members in the…
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Edison tennis about to have a busy week
Girls have three matches in four days, starting today against South Brunswick BY SHAWN LAYTON Staff Writer At 7-7 on the season, the Edison High School girls tennis team enters this week’s action with a must-win attitude. “We’re doing our job and maturing along the way,” Edison head coach Wes Smith said. “I’m happy with…
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Bishop Ahr girls soccer still perfect
Trojans to face strong Woodbridge H.S. team tonight BY SHAWN LAYTON Staff Writer After a 3-1 victory over Metuchen High School on Saturday, the Bishop Ahr High School girls soccer team improved to 9-0 on the season and earned the No. 9 seed at this season’s Greater Middlesex Conference Tournament. The Trojans will open the…
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Barnes, Diegnan are the kind of leaders N.J. needs
During my years of service in Middlesex County, I have had the opportunity to work with some extraordinary civic leaders who share the YMCA’s vision of building strong kids, strong families, and strong communities. Two such extraordinary leaders are Peter J. Barnes III and Patrick Diegnan (both D-18th District), who both serve admirably in the…
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Resident wants to send Dennis Pipala packing
Despite the election being five weeks away, Toni Ricigliano is already making a difference. Three do-nothing political cronies and allies of the current administration and GOP candidate Dennis Pipala have resigned from the township payroll knowing full well that their gravy train is over. This will save Edison taxpayers about $400,000 in taxpayerfunded political jobs.…
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Getting a kick out of things
SCOTT FRIEDMAN Edison’s Young Ahn (r) gets by Woodbridge High School’s Rafel Tonifarah en route to one of his two goals as the Woodbridge Barrons defeated Edison by a score of 5-2 on Oct. 7 in Woodbridge.
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