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Upcoming events at Temple Beth-El
Congregation Beth-El, 91 Jefferson Blvd., Edison, will have a High Holiday ticket sale at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 1. Affiliation is not required. The temple is currently enrolling for the Sunday/Funday program for children ages 5-7. An introduction in basic Judaism, holiday observance and prayers are taught through storytelling and craft activities. Temple affiliation is not…
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Metuchen Auxiliary Police officers needed
The Metuchen Police Department and the Metuchen Auxiliary Police are looking for Metuchen residents interested in becoming volunteer police officers for the borough. No prior training is necessary; training will be provided. The Auxiliary Police, consisting of both men and women, work with the police department to reduce hazards, assist police officers with patrols of…
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O’Leary bows out of Assembly race
Mayor says he cannot risk hurting Dem. Party’s chances BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent South Amboy Mayor John O’Leary announced last week that he is withdrawing from the 19th District Assembly race. O’Leary, who will remain as mayor, said in a statement that recent anonymous attacks against him, taking the form of letters and Internet blogs…
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Parent hails state’s autism coverage law
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer New Jersey residents who have children with autism and who must pay a significant amount of money for the cost of therapy will remember Aug. 13, 2009, for a long time. Sharon Dey “Aug. 13 was an emotional and victorious day for families that have children with autism,” said Sharon…
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Three arrested in Woodbridge shooting
Authorities think that crime was not random BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer KATHY CHANG A police car sits outside the scene of a Ryan Street residence in Fords where a Keyport man died and a Fords woman was critically wounded after being shot multiple times the night of Aug. 18. The police have since arrested…
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Celebrating a century’s worth of experience
Local resident celebrates 100th birthday BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer PHOTO COURTESY OF JOHN G. MOONEY James H. Carrigan cuts the first slice of his cake to celebrate his 100th birthday at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4410, Woodbridge, Aug. 16. Carrigan officially turned 100 on Aug. 19. WOODBRIDGE — At the age of 100,…
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Boro makes it easier, less expensive to do business
Metuchen passes amendment designed to attract new stores BY DAN NEWMAN Staff Writer METUCHEN — At last week’s meeting, the Borough Council unanimously passed an amendment to its land use code that will make it faster and less expensive for new businesses to open up shop in the borough. The council passed an ordinance stating…
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Edison P.D. gives kids an inside view
Jr. Police Academy teaches youngsters the ins and outs of being on the force BY DAN NEWMAN Staff Writer For the past 11 years, the Edison Police Department has sponsored its Junior Police Academy for youngsters entering grades six through eight. For nearly its entire run, Sgt. Robert Dudash has been a part of the…
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Man charged in death of infant
BY DAN NEWMAN Staff Writer After suffering physical abuse, allegedly at the hands of her father, a 10-week-old infant has died from her injuries, authorities said. According to a press release from Middlesex County Assistant Prosecutor Christie Bevacqua, Edison police received a call around 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, from JFK Medical Center that an…
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