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‘Junie B. Jones’ dates slated at the Forum
“Junie B. Jones, The Musical” will be performed at 1 p.m. Nov. 15, 16, 22 and 23 at the Forum Theatre, 314 Main St., Metuchen. Created by Marcy Heisler and Zina Goldrich — the team that presented “Dear Edwina” — “Junie B. Jones, The Musical” is an adaptation of four of Barbara Park’s bestselling books…
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Falling pieces of bridge prompt emergency repairs
By JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer METUCHEN — Falling concrete from the bridge that takes Bridge Street over railroad tracks prompted officials from the state Department of Transportation (DOT) and Amtrak to conduct emergency repairs there on Nov. 4. The two-lane crossing spans a set of Amtrak owned railroad tracks on Bridge Street, which connects Route…
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Community must take charge of safety
I organized a civilian patrol in our neighborhood. We have had plenty of robberies, also. The police have been extremely co-operative; however, there are not enough of them. We need community policing. Keep such items as gold in the bank safe, not at home, or you are asking for trouble. Never keep large amounts of…
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ROSALIE LITTLEFIELD A tall smokestack is a reminder of the once-thriving Michelin Tire Co. plant in Milltown.
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Connections Program seeks adult volunteers
The Connections Program of Catholic Charities Diocese of Metuchen, a voluntary child-to-adult match program, is seeking adult volunteers to be a positive mentor for youth who have suffered a loss or have special needs. These children reside in Middlesex County and Franklin Township. Anyone 18 years old or older who is interested in making a…
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Artist ‘takes time’ to develop multimedia sculpture exhibit
A triptych by Metuchen ceramist Linda LaStella will be one of numerous works featured in her “Taking Time Apart” exhibit at the Rotunda Gallery inside Metuchen’s Borough Hall. METUCHEN — Taking some time apart proved to be the missing piece from borough ceramist Linda LaStella’s current exhibit, “Taking Time Apart.” The exhibit in word and…
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Local salon celebrates multiple milestones
Salon G owner Gina Guadagnino, center, is flanked by stylists, left to right, Kara Lowery, Jeannie Jacklets, Phyllis Hindy, Julianne Teixeira, Erin Gaudet and Stephanie Delgado at a recent celebration of recognition bestowed on the salon and of Guadagnino’s five-year anniversary of being cancer-free. PHOTO COURTESY OF DENNIS DIAS EDISON — Gina Guadagnino, owner of…
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AARP lecture to focus on autism in children
AARP’s Edison Chapter 3446 will meet at 1 p.m. Nov. 17 at the American Legion Hall, 167 Brower Ave., Edison. Venus Majeski from the New Jersey Institute for Disabilities will present “The Autistic Child.” Canned food, metal can tabs, eyeglasses and holiday gifts for the veterans home will be collected at the meeting. For more…
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Edison Elks to conduct Nov. 15 hoop shoot
A Hoop Shoot sponsored by the Edison Elks #2487 will take place at 9 a.m. Nov. 15 at the Stelton recreational gym, 328 Plainfield Ave., Edison. Boys and girls ages 8-13 are eligible to participate. A parent must accompany each child to fill out the paperwork. This event will be held in conjunction with the…
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