• Edison library slates Claude Monet event

    The Edison Public Library will feature stories and more about Claude Monet at the Main Edison Branch at 6 p.m. June 1. Children ages 6-11 are invited to attend. To register, visit www.edisonpubliclibrary.net.

  • YMCA sets open house for Y Tots program

    The Metuchen Branch YMCA will hold a Y Tots open house 9:30 a.m.-noon May 30 at at Community Presbyterian Church, 75 Glenville Road, Edison. A two-hour program will offer a range of activities such as music, arts and crafts, story time, outdoor play and more. Children do not have to be toilet-trained to attend. For…

  • Student seeks to feed the hungry with help from grant, youngsters

    By JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer Pavitthra Pandurangan EDISON — A grant awarded to a township teen will help to feed her community service project. Pavitthra Pandurangan, a junior at the Academy for Science, Mathematics and Engineering Technologies in Edison, received a $400 Sodexo Foundation Youth Grant through Youth Service America. “As communities are challenged by…

  • Job seekers invited to attend June 2 workshop

    The Metuchen Public Library, 480 Middlesex Ave., Metuchen, will host a workshop for job seekers 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. June 2. The workshop will be presented by the One-Stop Career Center from the Middlesex County Workforce Investment Board. It will provide information and tips on résumé writing, interview skills, and what employers expect on the current…

  • Chamber recognizes local achievements with awards

    EDISON — The Edison Chamber of Commerce board of directors has announced the winners of the 2015 Edison Achievement Awards, recognizing those who have gone above and beyond for the good of the community. “These great Edison individuals and businesses represent the best of our township,” President Nathan Rudy said. “We are honored they have…

  • Builder plans 184 apartments at former car dealership site

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer A high-end residential project that is planned for a site near the Woodbridge train station may bring hundreds of new residents to the downtown area. Mayor John McCormac said the Prism Capital Partners project, which would be located on the site of the former Lucas Chevrolet dealership, would bring young…

  • Stepping up

    PHOTO COURTESY OF TOM PETERSON Exitium, Middlesex County College’s step team, won first place at the fifth annual Step or Die competition at Temple University in Philadelphia in April. In front is Lauren Villanueva of Woodbridge. Standing, from left, are Rodney Green of Rahway, Aliyah Knighton of Carteret, Imani Wheeler of Edison, Shayla Henderson of…

  • Metuchen principal tapped as new YMCA board chair

    The YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge & South Amboy has appointed Bruce Peragallo as its new board chairman. Peragallo, a Metuchen resident and principal of Metuchen High School, succeeds Lucinda Florio, who stepped down as chairwoman but will remain on the YMCA board of directors. “It’s truly an honor and privilege to be given this…

  • Former Roosevelt Care Center deemed in need of treatment

    By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent EDISON — The former Roosevelt Care Center building may be receiving some care of its own. The Planning Board voted May 18 to approve the aged structure as meeting state criteria for rehabilitation. Henry Bignell, owner of the township’s planning company, Bignell Planning Consultants, made the case for the approval. Bignell…

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