• Reduction in services is a concern

    Many Metuchen residents feel that we are losing more and more services as our property taxes keep increasing. We recall that the town would vacuum the leaves by the curb. Then they gave out free bags for us to fill with our leaves. Then we had to pay for the bags to continue filling ourselves.…

  • Resident grateful for bond referendum approval

    I want to express my personal appreciation to all the Edison people who came out to vote on the bond referendum to rebuild the James Monroe Elementary School. Future generations of children living and learning in the James Monroe Elementary School will be forever grateful for the approval given by the Edison people to finance…

  • Photo

    SCOTT FRIEDMAN Tyler Grey, 13, of Old Bridge, explores a section of Bicentennial Park in East Brunswick on a sun-filled April 12.

  • Grant to improve pedestrian safety

    EDISON — The township will use a nearly half-million-dollar grant to make pedestrian improvements near the train station, according to officials. “This grant has come at an opportune time. Edison is working hard to save tax dollars, but also moving forward with necessary infrastructure improvements,” Mayor Thomas Lankey said. “Our train station is a major…

  • Granddaughter starts scholarship in honor of longtime sweethearts

    By REBECCA CHENG Correspondent A scholarship program will honor Michael and Olympia Denittis, a Woodbridge couple who died within 32 hours of each other after 67 years of marriage. The story of a Woodbridge couple who died hours apart around Valentine’s Day last year after 67 years of marriage will live on through the endeavors…

  • Vega to bring mega-hits, new songs to Woodbridge

    By JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer Suzanne Vega WOODBRIDGE — Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Suzanne Vega will bring her classic hits and fresh tunes to the township as part of the Music on Main Street concert series. Vega, whose songs “Luka” and “Tom’s Diner” both climbed the Billboard charts for spots in the top 10, will perform at…

  • Memorial ceremony slated at Emanu-El

    Temple Emanu-El will present “Lighting the Memories” at 7:20 p.m. April 17 at the temple, 100 James St., Edison. The ceremony will include a Holocaust memorial candle and identity card containing a brief biography and the fate of a Holocaust victim. Shabbat service will follow at 8 p.m. The cost is $18. Those interested in…

  • Mother and daughter injured in accident on Oak Tree Road

    EDISON — A mother and daughter remained hospitalized Monday after suffering serious injuries when they were struck by a car on Oak Tree Road, according to police. Sunder Kumar, 56, of Iselin, was the driver whose car hit Kishwer Danobano and her daughter, Saira Mahnood — both township residents — at 7:47 p.m. April 11,…

  • Police charge man with calling in false report of hostage situation

    METUCHEN — Police arrested a Perth Amboy man on charges he falsely reported a hostage situation at a Jersey Avenue gym. Hector L. Rivera, 23, allegedly called 911 at 9:36 a.m. April 7 and stated that “the Crossfit is being taken hostage,” according to Metuchen police Sgt. David Liantonio. Officers suspected the call was a…

View our current articles

Stay connected to your community