• Metuchen library to host program on nutrition

    The Metuchen Public Library will present a nutrition and health program titled “Nutrition and Exercise for Healthy Weight” on Sept. 28 at 7:30 p.m. The Comprehensive Health Physical Rehab and Chiropractic Center will conduct the program in the library’s Community Room. To register, call the main service desk at the Metuchen Public Library at 732-632-…

  • Archaeology event to unearth history of colonial sites in Edison

    EDISON — Those who dig history will have the chance to do just that at an archaeology event in the areas surrounding the township’s Piscatawaytown Burial Ground and St. James Episcopal Church. Presented by the Middlesex County Office of Cultural & Heritage in partnership with the Archaeological Society of New Jersey, the two-day excavation will…

  • Concerned parties ask Edison to join opposition to pipeline

    By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent EDISON — Residents and members of an environmental group voiced opposition to a proposed petroleum pipeline, and asked council members to do the same during a recent council meeting. Along with members of the public, representatives of the Sierra Club petitioned the Township Council at its Sept. 9 meeting to join…

  • Bands to compete on Metuchen gridiron

    The Metuchen Marching Band will host “Beats in the Borough” from 1-4 p.m. Sept. 27 at Metuchen High School. Marching bands from around the Garden State will perform at the first Tournament of Bands Outdoor Competition hosted by Metuchen. Food, vendors, music and competition will be featured. Admission is $10; $7 for senior citizens and…

  • JCC to host talk on current events

    The Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County, 1775 Oak Tree Rd., Edison, announces Robert Galante will discuss current events from 10-11:30 a.m. on Sept. 25, Oct. 2 and Oct. 9. The cost is $24 for Community Campus members or $33 for nonmembers. For more information, call Sue Horwitz at 732-494-3232, ext. 3603.

  • ‘Hot Rods & Harleys’ set for Sept. 26

    The Edison Recreation Department is accepting registrations from classic car and classic motorcycle owners who wish to participate in the 12th Annual Hot Rods & Harleys Show, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 26. The show will be held along Amboy Avenue in the Clara Barton section, as part of Edison’s Fall Family Spectacular.…

  • Basketball game to benefit veterans

    Edison Job Corps and 383 Sports will present a nonprofit charity basketball game on Sept. 25 at Edison Job Corps Center, 500 Plainfield Ave., Edison. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The event will raise funds and awareness for the Wounded Warriors Project and the Veterans Adaptive Sports Program. It will feature a DJ, a professional…

  • Library schedules computer classes

    The Edison Public Library will host free “Chromebook Basics for Parents” classes to assist children in Edison elementary and middle schools. The class will provide parents with an introduction to Chromebook and its functions. Parents should bring their device, questions and child, if desired. Registration is required, and can be done by phone, in person…

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    Duncan, a Cairn terrier, joins the mum shopping fun in a wagon at Kaczor’s Mum Farm, Cream Ridge, on a hot September afternoon. RAY CHISTE

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