• St. Peter’s to hold Free Men’s Health Event Feb. 7

    St. Peter’s University Hospital, 254 Easton Ave., New Brunswick, will hold a Free Men’s Health Event on Feb. 7 from 12:30-2:30 p.m. in the Sister Marie de Pazzi Conference Center. Hear from a cardiologist, an internist and a urologist who will tell you want you need to know about your body’s mechanics and the steps…

  • Safe snow shoveling

    By Clare Schuld, R.N. Shoveling snow can be dangerous and should be approached with caution. If you have lifting limitations or back problems, it might be best to hire someone to help you rather than take a chance of injuring yourself. If, however, you are unable to do that and absolutely must shovel your own…

  • Get heart and stroke smart: Rock your red Feb. 6

    By Eric J. Uhrik, M.D. It’s not just a man’s disease. National Wear Red Day is a day set aside for women to learn how to lessen their risk for heart attack and stroke. Heart disease and stroke kill 1 in 3 women, yet it is 80 percent preventable with lifestyle changes and medication. So…

  • Citizens Climate Lobby to host Feb. 7 meeting

    The Edison chapter of Citizens Climate Lobby will hold its monthly meeting 12:30-2:30 p.m. Feb. 7 at 119 University Ave., Metuchen. Citizens Climate Lobby is a national grassroots organization working to build political will to address the challenge of climate change. For more information, visit www.citizensclimatelobby.org or send an email to the local chapter at…

  • Kindergarten open house set for Feb. 4

    Parents of Metuchen children who will have reached age 5 by Oct. 1 are invited to a kindergarten orientation meeting at Moss School, 16 Simpson Place, Metuchen, 7-8:30 p.m. Feb. 4. The kindergarten curriculum and registration procedures will be discussed. Kindergarten classrooms will be open for parents to visit after the meeting. This meeting is…

  • Multifamily garage sale set for Feb. 7

    Grace Reformed Church, 2815 Woodbridge Ave., Edison, will hold a 21-family community garage sale 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Feb. 7. The sale will feature new and used clothing, shoes, pocketbooks, jewelry, household items, DVDs, children’s books and more. Light breakfast and lunch will be available for purchase. For more information, call 732-287-0084 or 732-248-1499.

  • Edison calls on residents to serve township

    EDISON — Township officials are calling on community-minded residents to serve on a variety of municipal advisory boards, commissions and committees. Vacant seats are available on the Edison Environmental Commission, Open Space Advisory Committee, Housing Authority, Fair Rent Housing Board, Health Advisory Committee, Library Board of Trustees, Historic Preservation Committee, Local Emergency Planning Committee, Municipal…

  • ABLE Act helps those with disabilities

    When your child or loved one has an intellectual or developmental disability, you spend a lot of time worrying about the future. That is why I was very grateful that Congress passed and President Barack Obama recently signed the Achieving a Better Life Experience Act, also known as the ABLE Act. This legislation will allow…

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    STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR A youngster makes the walk back up the hill near the Howell library during a sledding session on Jan. 28.

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