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Juried exhibition seeks entries from artists
The Edison Arts Society seeks submissions from artists for the juried exhibition, “Beautiful Times Are Meant To Be Shared,” set to run Dec. 9 to Jan. 20 at the Edison Municipal Building. Now in its 16th year, the exhibition will celebrate the spirit of the holiday season by bringing together a variety of mediums, including…
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NAACP branch slates Freedom Fund dinner
The Metuchen-Edison Area Branch of the NAACP will host its 38th annual Freedom Fund black-tie affair at 7 p.m. Nov. 1 at the Westwood Manor, 438 North Ave., Garwood. Under the theme “All In For Justice and Equality,” the event will honor individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to the community. This year’s…
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Proposed smoking restrictions raise concerns
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent METUCHEN — Officials are considering the possibility of banning smoking on certain properties in the borough, such as parks and recreation areas. Councilwoman Allison Inserro reintroduced the issue at the Oct. 20 Borough Council meeting. Inserro said she felt that the council would move forward with an ordinance that bans smoking…
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Environmental steward memorialized in Edison
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Jane Tousman speaks at a state Smart Growth meeting. PHOTO COURTESY OF TONY GALLOTTO EDISON — The rain was pouring on Oct. 22 during a fitting tribute to a woman who many would say brought sunshine on even the gloomiest of days. Environmental champion Jane Tousman was remembered at the…
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Woodbridge installs playgrounds
By JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer Sometimes the mayor’s work is mere child’s play — and that’s just the way he likes it. In recent weeks, Woodbridge Mayor John McCormac and other township and school officials have celebrated the openings of four new school playgrounds. Two more — at the Woodbine Avenue and Kennedy Park schools…
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Residents want gestation crates banned
Most female pigs in the United States spend their entire adult lives trapped in a metal gestation crate that is too small for them to even turn around or lie down in comfortably. The intensive confinement of these gestation crates is horrific and only serves to allow pork producers to cram together as many pregnant…
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Republicans challenge incumbent Democrats for freeholder seats
Carol Barrett Bellante Four candidates are vying for two threeyear terms on the Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders in the Nov. 4 election. Democrat incumbents Carol Barrett Bellante and Charles Tomaro are seeking reelection, while Republican newcomers Richard J. Greene and Stephanie M. Bartfalvi are seeking their first terms. Barrett Bellante, who is seeking…
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Blood drive supports breast cancer fight
Holton Chiropractic Center, 289 Central Ave., Metuchen, will host a Halloween Breast Cancer Awareness blood drive 2-8 p.m. Oct. 29 at 289 Central Ave., Metuchen. All those donating will receive a pink blood-drop pin, pink bandage, $10 coupon for Houlihan’s and complimentary massage. For more information, call Becky at 732- 549-0141.
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