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Veteran receives long-overdue service medals
EDISON — A township resident and Korean War veteran recently received recognition for his achievements and service. Rep. Frank Pallone (D-6) presented Robert A. Corbisiero with distinguished service medals last month. The 82-year-old veteran had not been previously recognized with the medals. “This is a long-overdue recognition of Robert’s sacrifices and bravery while fighting for…
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Show features art inspired by world travel
The historic Metuchen Inn was the site of the grand opening of the Edison Arts Society’s spring art show, entitled “Travel with Art: Art Inspired by World Travel.” To help set the ambience for the crowd gathered for the recent opening of the juried art show, violinist Debra Biderman, a member of the New Jersey…
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McCormac, Vrtaric to vie for mayor of Woodbridge
By JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer Woodbridge Mayor John McCormac will look to hold onto his post in this year’s election as he faces off against John Vrtaric, chairman of the township’s Republican Party. McCormac, seeking a third four-year term, will be on this year’s election ballot as part of a Democratic slate that includes incumbent…
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Girl Scout organizes cleanup of cemetery
Dominique Liantonio of the St. Francis/ Metuchen Girl Scout Troop 81321 and the Metuchen-Edison Historical Society Colonial Cemetery Committee will work together to clean up the Old Colonial Cemetery at 10 a.m. April 26. The cemetery is located off Main Street, across from Woodbridge Avenue. The cleanup is part of a Girl Scout Silver Award…
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Officials: Stop sign will help keep children safe at bus stop
By JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer METUCHEN — The installation of a new stop sign is aimed at making a school bus stop safer for borough children. The Borough Council approved an ordinance April 7 to place a stop sign at Edith Avenue where it meets with Conner Avenue. “The stop-intersection ordinance we just passed is…
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Healthy Kids Day comes to YMCA
The Edison YMCA, 1775 Oak Tree Road, Edison, will hold Healthy Kids Day 11 a.m.-3 p.m. April 25. This free event is open to the public for parents and their children to participate in fun and activities There will be informational tables promoting health and wellness to encourage a healthy lifestyle. Activities will include family…
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Congregation Beth El announces spring trip
Congregation Beth El, 91 Jefferson Blvd., Edison, will go to the Sands Casino in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, on April 26. The cost is $36 per person and includes a brown-bag bagel breakfast with orange, snacks and water on return. Participants should bring their own coffee. For more information, contact 732-287- 3951.
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Class to be held at Temple Emanu-El
Temple Emanu-El, 100 James St., Edison, will hold “Lifelong Learning Class: Jews and the Labor Movement,” 8-9 p.m. April 28, May 5 and 12. This class will introduce Jewish people and organizations whose pursuit of social justice changed the world of work. The cost is $36 and open to the community. For more information, contact…
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Edison Arts Society sets evening of poetry
The Edison Arts Society will sponsor an evening of poetry at 7 p.m. April 29 at the Oak Tree Presbyterian Church, 445 Plainfield Road, Edison. The arts society is seeking poets to read original pieces that evening. The event is free of charge and open to the public. For more information and to register, call…
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