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Candlelight ceremony to be held on 9/11
There will be a candlelight ceremony 7-7:45 p.m. Sept. 11 in observance of Patriot Day at Freedom Plaza in Metuchen. The ceremony will be led by representatives of the Metuchen Area Chamber of Commerce, Metuchen Police Department, Metuchen Fire Department, Metuchen Emergency Medical Services, and members of the clergy. The event will take place rain…
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Back-to-school prayer rally Sept. 9 at theater
A back-to-school prayer rally will be held 7:30-8:30 p.m. Sept. 9 at the Forum Theater, 314 Main St., Metuchen, hosted by Jim Nevius, pastor of the Acts Church. The purpose of the gathering is to pray for a safe and productive 2009-10 school year for teachers and students. There also will be musical entertainment. The…
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Route 1 retention basin breeds mosquito problems
Officials blame state Dept. of Transportation for issue BY DAN NEWMAN Staff Writer Above: A view of the retention basin at the corner of Route 1 south and Grandview Avenue in Edison on Aug. 28. The basin has recently caused a mosquito problem for people who live and work in the area. Right: A section…
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Restoration begins on township landmark
Edison Memorial Tower project in beginning stages BY DAN NEWMAN Staff Writer Clockwise from top left: Engineers and architects survey the top of the Edison Memorial Tower on Sept. 3. Architect Christa Gaffigan takes notes on the restoration. A team of engineers and architects survey the top. A team of engineers are in the process…
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Police arrest suspect in attempted auto theft
BY DAN NEWMAN Staff Writer EDISON — An overnight visit by police to an Audi dealership resulted in the arrest of a man who allegedly was attempting to steal a car from the lot. Patrolman Chris Teleposky arrived at Bell Audi, located at 782 Route 1 north, at around 3:15 a.m. Sept. 4 after police…
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Edison turns teal for cancer awareness
Edison resident battles cancer; Turn the Town Teal campaign is in its third year BY DAN NEWMAN Staff Writer On the surface, it seemed like Dorinda Sparacio had it all. She was a teacher at St. Joseph High School, Metuchen, and was happily married to her husband Nicholas, with whom she had two children. PHOTOS…
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Vahalla says Planning Board is here to stay
BY ENID WEISS Correspondent The Metuchen Planning Board has canceled at least eight of its twicemonthly meetings since January. The Planning Board is charged with making sure a residence or business complies with borough ordinances and that overall site plans fit in with Metuchen’s master plan. The borough’s Zoning Board of Adjustment oversees items that…
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Date for Edison firefighters hearing postponed
Sides at odds over who’s at fault for delay BY DAN NEWMAN Staff Writer An Aug. 31 trial date that was scheduled to determine if Edison laid off six firefighters in good faith has been postponed until Sept. 30. On July 16, the township laid off six firefighters, stating that the move was a necessity…
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JEFF GRANIT staff One of the many architects surveying the The Edison Memorial Tower in the first weekend of its restoration. For the story, see page 15.
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