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Edison Arts Society presents dance showcase
The Edison Arts Society has announced “Dance Unite,” an opportunity to enjoy dance groups representing global culture. The event will take place June 13 at the Forum Theater in Metuchen. Some of the dance groups scheduled to appear are Alborada Spanish Theater, Beat Club Crew, Belly-Queen, Juan Floores Vogue, Kalandir Dance and Nai-Ni Chen Youth…
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Denise Marie Post
Denise Marie Post, 49, of Edison, passed suddenly on June 2, 2015, at the JFK Medical Center in Edison. She was born in Perth Amboy and was formerly of Fords and Metuchen. She was an animal groomer for Highland Bark of Highland Park and Grateful Dog Grooming of Fords. Denise was predeceased by her husband,…
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Metuchen seeks to keep public informed about major projects
By JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer The lot where Whole Foods Market is slated along with other retail sits awaiting construction. PHOTO BY GERARD TRABALKA METUCHEN — While the borough stands on the precipice of two major developments kicking off this summer, both projects remain in preliminary stages for the moment. As both projects begin to…
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Clara Barton rehab proposal draws questions in Edison
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent EDISON — Residents raised concerns during a recent Township Council meeting about a move toward rehabilitating properties in the township’s Clara Barton section. The discussion surrounded a council proposal, which was ultimately approved at the May 27 meeting, to have the Planning Board review a draft resolution designating certain Amboy Avenue…
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Barron exhibit hosts Metuchen artist
The works of Linda Vonderschmidt- LaStella of Earthsongs Ceramic Studio, Metuchen, are featured in “Taking Time Apart II: An Exhibit in Word and Wall Sculpture” at the Barron Arts Center, Woodbridge. The exhibit runs June 5-26, with a reception 7-9 p.m. June 11. Light refreshments will be available. “As a high school English teacher several…
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Edison Elks to host Flag Day service
Edison Elks Lodge 2487 will have their annual Flag Day service at 11 a.m. June 14 at the lodge located on 375 Old Post Road, Edison. All are welcome to attend this service that tells the story of the American flag. There will also be a flag folding demonstration by the Marines. For more information,…
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Woman’s Club garage sale slated for June 13
The Metuchen-Edison Woman’s Club has announced the third annual Giant Garage Sale will be held 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 13 at 11 Eli Road, off Carson Drive in Colonia. With many donated items offered for sale, this fundraiser helps the club continue to serve the community. For more information, contact Susan at 732-388- 9010.
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Military get free admission to Plays-in-the-Park
EDISON — Active members of the U.S. military and their families are invited to receive complimentary admission to Middlesex County’s Plays-in-the-Park this summer. “It’s impossible to overstate the service and sacrifice that our military has given us,” Middlesex County Freeholder Director Ronald G. Rios said. “I know the entire Board of Chosen Freeholders is very…
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County college offers nursing program at Roosevelt
EDISON — Military veterans and individuals with low income will soon have a free route to becoming a certified nursing assistant. Middlesex County College (MCC) will kick off its program at the end of June at Roosevelt Care Center’s vacant hospice center in Edison, with clinical rotations at the center itself. “This is a wonderful…
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