• J.P. Stevens to host evening jazz show

    The J.P. Stevens High School Band will present an Evening of Jazz at 7 p.m. May 20 at 855 Grove Ave., Edison. The show will feature performances from both of the high school’s jazz bands. Both jazz ensembles were accepted to perform at the New Jersey Association for Jazz Education’s State Jazz Finals on April…

  • Liaison to help Metuchen navigate construction projects

    By JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer METUCHEN — With two major developments getting ready to kick off, borough officials have hired a coordinator liaison to ensure that all goes smoothly. “One of the reasons we asked [borough engineering firm Maser Consulting] to come up with a coordinator liaison is because in our small town, we’re not…

  • Here’s to next 60 years of special education

    The year 2015 marks the 60th anniversary of special education in New Jersey and the 40th anniversary that special education is guaranteed to children in the United States through the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The person who spearheaded special education in New Jersey was the late Sen. Alfred Beadleston. As such, New Jersey…

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    SCOTT FRIEDMAN Visitors to Holmdel’s 17th annual Earth Day Festival enjoy the spring scenery on May 3 at Bayonet Farm.

  • St. Joe’s community to honor ‘fallen Falcon’ at alumni game

    By JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer Cpl. Kevin J. Reinhard METUCHEN — An upcoming event at St. Joseph High School will bring alumni of all ages back to their alma mater to honor the memory of a fellow graduate who lost his life serving in the military. The Alumni Volleyball Game, set for 5 p.m. May…

  • Community center to host Israel lecture

    The Jewish Community Center (JCC) of Middlesex County, 1775 Oak Tree Road, Edison, announces “Are American Jews Disconnecting from Supporting Israel?” at 10:30 a.m. May 19. The lecture will be presented by Gilbert Kahn, professor of political science at Kean University, Union. Kahn will focus on the history of the relationship between American Jews and…

  • Bulldogs offer ‘Heads Up’ on football safety

    METUCHEN — The borough’s Bulldogs Pop Warner Football Program is seeking to ensure that 2015 is better and safer than prior years. Last year, the program received the Guardians of the Gridiron Award for leading the way in making the sport safer and educating players. In continuing those efforts, the organization will offer a free…

  • Edison AARP chapter offers summer programs

    Edison AARP Chapter 3446 will meet at 1 p.m. May 18 at the American Legion hall, 167 Brower Ave., Edison. Rhonda Florian will present a historical program and perform as Lucy Pickens in “Queen of the Confederacy.” Subscriptions for the Paper Mill Playhouse 2015-2016 season are now available. For more information, call Doris at 732-603-8788.…

  • Public forum to address downtown accessibility

    A public forum on downtown accessibility will be held 5-8 p.m. May 20 at the Metuchen Senior Center, 15 Center St., Metuchen. The Parking Authority has retained the services of Maser Consulting to audit how residents get in and around town. Attendees can learn more about the review being conducted by Maser Consulting; provide feedback…

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