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Community memorial service open to public
Caring Hospice Services will hold a Memorial Service 2-4 p.m. June 30 at Roosevelt Park in Edison at Gazebo No. 2 by the theater. There will be readings, soft music, time for reflection and sharing. The service will be a celebration of life as attendees remember loved ones who have passed on. The service will…
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Medical center hosts blood drive, dental bus
JFK Medical Center and Hands of Hope Food Pantry will sponsor the American Red Cross Bus for the Blood Drive 10:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. June 20 at St. James Episcopal Church, 2136 Woodbridge Ave., Edison. The Jewish Renaissance Dental Bus will also be on hand to provide services. Open to the public, the drive will…
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Edison church to hold Trash & Treasure Sale
A Trash & Treasure Sale will take place at Oak Tree Presbyterian Church, 445 Plainfield Road, Edison, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. June 20. The sale will be held rain or shine, and will include furniture, baby items, bikes, tech, electronics, kitchenware, sports equipment, jewelry, household items and bric-abrac. For information, call 732-549-4178 or visit www.oaktreechurch.org.
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Edison Democrats look ahead after close race for party chair
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent The Edison Democratic Organization is under new leadership for the first time in more than three decades. Keith Hahn, a township police officer, won the office of Democratic Party chairman by two votes at last week’s election meeting at the Pines Manor. Hahn, who replaces longtime Chairman Dr. Thomas “Doc” Paterniti,…
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Summer concert series to debut in Metuchen
Family Arts of Metuchen will present a children’s musician and puppeteer show, “Yosi and Johnny Meet Eugene,” at 6:15 p.m. June 24 at the Old Franklin Schoolhouse lawn, 491 Middlesex Ave., Metuchen. Yosi and Johnny kick off the Sunflower Series, a summer children’s concert series in Metuchen. Additional concerts will be held on July 8,…
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Edison library to offer summer reading club
The Edison Public Library received 30 copies of various books from the summer reading lists for children in grades 6-11. The libraries will have the books available to all Edison residents throughout the summer. In addition to the increased quantity of summer reading books for the children, the Edison libraries will be providing programs for…
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Church hosts free Health Fair
JFK Medical Center and Hands of Hope Food Pantry will hold their annual Health Fair 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. June 20 on the front lawn of St. James Episcopal Church, 2136 Woodbridge Ave., Edison. Participants include JFK Family Practice, Jewish Renaissance Dental Bus, American Red Cross Blood Drive, Bell’s Drugs, Community Food Bank of New Jersey,…
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Woodbridge set for first of 50 summer concerts
By REBECCA CHENG Correspondence Seven Stone Music lovers will have plenty of options for free live entertainment in the months ahead as Woodbridge rolls out its ever-growing summer concert series. The first show is set for 7:30 p.m. June 18 at Parker Press Park, 400 Rahway Ave. The Tim Gillis Band, a country music outfit,…
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GOP mayoral candidate says new voice is needed
By JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer Regardless of the outcome of November’s mayoral race, one thing is for sure — a new face will be at the helm of Metuchen next year. Mayor Thomas Vahalla said he will step aside after finishing his current term. “I have not registered to run,” Vahalla said. “I’m retiring.” The…
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