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Hannah’s Hope fundraiser slated
The Skylark Diner, Route 1, Edison will sponsor a fundraiser on July 15. to benefit Hannah Arthur, a Milltown child diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. A gofundme campaign (http://www.gofundme. com/Hannahs_ Hope) has raised just over $9,000 in 13 days. There is also a facebook page, created by Hannah’s father (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hannahs Hope/854184614671005).
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Indo American Cultural Society slates annual summer picnic
The Edison-based Indo American Cultural Society (IACS) has announced its annual summer family picnic, set for noon to 7 p.m. July 19 at Merrill Park, Grove 3 (A, B and C), Iselin. The event will feature vegetarian and nonvegetarian foods, including barbecue items such as chicken and hot dogs; gota; khichu (papdi no lot); soft…
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Decision on ‘discriminatory’ chat results in one firing and two suspensions
By JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer EDISON — A state arbitrator’s decision resulted in one teacher being fired and two others being suspended for their alleged roles in an online group chat that district officials described as “graphically sexual in nature” and discriminatory to women, lesbians, elderly persons and students with special needs. Schools Superintendent Richard…
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Edison scientist wins national honor
EDISON — A township scientist has been named a hero in the field of chemistry. Roger Shen-Chu Chen is part of a team of Celgene Corporation scientists who was recently honored by the American Chemical Society (ACS), the world’s largest scientific society. The Heroes of Chemistry are being recognized for the discovery and development of…
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Woodbridge cars cruising for 19 years
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer For the last 19 years, car lovers have filled Main Street in Woodbridge during the Woodbridge Downtown Cruise, held three times throughout the summer. Car lovers and families have descended on Main Street three times a year for the past 19 years for the Woodbridge Downtown Cruise. Sherri Schwartz, chairwoman…
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Pearl Street site has tanks underground
By JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer Underground tanks found at the future site of a six-level parking deck on the Pearl Street parking lot represent just a minor snag in the building process, borough officials said. “The project isn’t on hold; the project isn’t in jeopardy,” said Councilman Jay Muldoon, liaison to the Parking Authority. “It’s…
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Officials, residents take issue with officer’s return to force
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent The eventual eturn of a suspended police officer has some Edison officials concerned — and is prompting one state senator to propose new legislation. Officer David Pedana was suspended in June while authorities investigated racist texts that officials discovered in October 2013. An officer presiding over a departmental hearing had recommended…
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SCOTT FRIEDMAN Metuchen High School’s Brooke Bandola drives around Perth Amboy defenders during the Middlesex College Girls High School Basketball League played in Edison. Metuchen won the game, 38-35.
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Is your car ‘summerized?’
Here’s how to get your ride ready to survive the red-hot months ahead By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features True, harsh winter weather can be brutal on a car, but summer does a vehicle no favors, either. With lower gas prices making a vacation road trip a more affordable proposition this year — about 60 percent…
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