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Forum on ‘Girls & the Law,’ April 23
The Middlesex County Department of Human Services, Middlesex County Bar Association — Women Lawyers Section, and Coordinated Family Care will cosponsor the forum “Girls & the Law: Risk and Prevention,” 9 a.m.-3 p.m. April 23 at Middlesex County Fire Academy, 1001 Fire Academy Drive, Sayreville. Keynote speaker will be Paula Schaefer, Minnesota Advisory Task Force…
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BIL to host ‘High Tea in May’ event May 2
The Borough Improvement League (BIL) of Metuchen will host its annual “High Tea in May” event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 2, at the Old Franklin School (BIL Clubhouse), 491 Middlesex Ave., Metuchen. The event is a Victorian-style high tea complete with finger sandwiches, cookies and sweets in the atmosphere of the 200-…
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‘Festival of Sacred Music’ April 26
The Commission for Ecumenical & Interreligious Initiatives and the Diocese of Metuchen are sponsoring an ecumenical event in celebration of the Year of Saint Paul, “Festival of Sacred Music,” at 4 p.m. April 26 at Our Lady of Mount Virgin Church, 600 Harris Ave. in Middlesex. P articipating choirs include: Christ United Methodist Choir, Piscataway;…
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Diocese to honor firefighters at Mass
The Most Rev. Paul G. Bootkoski, bishop of the Diocese of Metuchen, will be the principal celebrant at the diocese’s 2009 annual Firefighters Mass at noon April 26, at St. Francis of Assisi Cathedral, 32 Elm Ave., Metuchen. Professional, volunteer and retired firefighters of all faiths who live and work in the diocese, which comprises…
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Residents get a look at new FEMA maps
Digital documents show fewer buildings are in flood plain BY DAN NEWMAN Staff Writer DAN NEWMAN Local officials look at some of FEMA’s new digital maps that were on display at the Dunellen Senior Center on April 16. The maps should be adopted and go into effect by April 2010. DUNELLEN — Residents of Middlesex…
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Police use checkpoints for DWI enforcement
Program to run through end of prom and graduation season As high school celebrations get under way this spring, municipal and county law enforcement officers will be setting up driving-whileintoxicated checkpoints designed to ensure the safety of teenagers and others on the roads. The checkpoint program, financed with a $29,975 grant from the state Office…
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Edison chamber seeks 2009 nominations
The Edison Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for the 2009 Outstanding Edison people, business and organization awards. Award nomination submissions are due by April 30 to the Edison chamber office. Anyone can nominate one or more of these award categories: • Outstanding Edison Business of the Year — recognition for business success. • Outstanding…
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Teen drivers will display special decal on vehicles
Gov. Corzine signs Kyleigh’s Law Gov. Jon S. Corzine has signed Kyleigh’s Law, making New Jersey the first state in the nation to have a teen driver decal law. Named in honor of 16-year-old Kyleigh D’Alessio, S-2314/A- 3069 requires the use of an identifier on vehicles driven by teens holding a permit or provisional license.…
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Eatery heats up Metuchen with flavorful food
BY DAN NEWMAN Staff Writer DAN NEWMAN Wild Rice, located at 414 Main St., Metuchen, offers Vietnamese-influenced cuisine at an affordable price. METUCHEN — Elizabeth Phan readily admits that the tough economy has impacted business a little bit at her restaurant, Wild Rice, located at 414 Main St. Still, it hasn’t changed her belief that…
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