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Metuchen summer concerts continue
The Summer Concerts Under the Stars continues in Metuchen with a performance Sept. 6. The free concert and fireworks take place in the parking lot of the Metuchen Senior Center located on Center and Pearl streets. The VooDUDES will take the stage on Sept. 6 at 7 p.m. with their downhome brand of New Orleans…
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Charges elevated to manslaughter after victim in multi-vehicle crash dies
Edison man succumbs to injuries following March incident BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer NEW BRUNSWICK — A 27-year-old Rahway man’s charges were upgraded on Aug. 24 from a count of aggravated assault to a count of aggravated manslaughter. Authorities announced the upgrade after Nicholas Phan-Tran, 21, of Edison, succumbed to his injuries after months of…
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Author to speak, sign books at library
Author Shobhan Bantwal will discuss her life and her books, and then hold a book signing at 6 p.m. Sept. 11 at the Edison Public Library, 340 Plainfield Ave. Her latest book, “The Sari Shop Widow,” takes place in Edison. A copy of the book can be bought at any Edison Public Library. Tickets are…
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Let the tweeting commence
Edison enters the world of social networking via Twitter BY DAN NEWMAN Staff Writer EDISON — The latest craze concerning social networking is now being used by the township; it now has its own Twitter page. Now, information concerning township issues can be “tweeted,” thanks to twitter.com/EdisonNJ. Twitter is a free social networking service that…
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‘Old Tyme Circus’ Sept. 25 at St. Matthew
Our Lady of Peace Home School Association, in conjunction with the St. Matthew’s Fathers Club, will host the original “Old Tyme Circus Under the Big Top” on Sept. 25 on the grounds of St. Matthew’s, 100 Seymour Ave., Edison. Shows will be presented at 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $8 in advance and…
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Ex-council prez appointed municipal court judge
Patel is first minority to serve in position BY DAN NEWMAN Staff Writer Parag Patel EDISON — Former Township Council President Parag Patel is the newest municipal court judge in Edison, after being sworn in on Aug. 24. With approval from the Township Council, Patel, who was the council president in 2005, was appointed to…
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Woodbridge girls looking for return trip to state tourney
Soccer team finished 2008 with 10-10-1 mark BY SHAWN LAYTON Staff Writer The journey to defend its share of last season’s Greater Middlesex Conference White Division and to return to the state tournament begins in earnest for the Woodbridge High School girls soccer team Sept. 11 at Union Catholic. After opening with a nonconference match,…
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Christie should be held to same standards that criminals are
It looks as though Republican governor hopeful Chris Christie has made the headlines again. This time it’s not as a crime fighter but rather another politician who thinks he’s above the law. He has admitted to giving a $46,000 loan to Michele Brown, a senior prosecutor who worked under him when he was her boss…
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Volleyball offered at Edison rec center
There will be open volleyball for all youths in grades 6-12 who are registered at the community center, 6:30-9 p.m. every Thursday beginning Sept. 17. Middle- and high-school-age youths will have instruction and open play. The program is co-ed and has a $10 yearly teen community center fee, which runs from July 1 to June…
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