• Hawks facing tougher schedule with move into Red Division

    By JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent J.P. STEVENS T he J.P. Stevens High School boys soccer team was elevated to the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) Red Division this year, and the result is a markedly tougher schedule. The Hawks are 3-3-1 thus far after posting a 15-6-1 record as members of the White Division in 2013, which…

  • Key to cooking with pumpkins

    A utumn is ripe with vibrant colors and scenery. One of the more vivid sights this time of year are the bright, orange pumpkins that adorn walkways and front porches of homes and businesses. Not only are pumpkins ideal for decorating, but they’re also great to eat. Some people who plan to carve jack-olanterns mistakenly…

  • Spaghetti dinner set at Oak Tree church

    Oak Tree Presbyterian Church, 445 Plainfield Road, North Edison, will host a free spaghetti dinner at 6 p.m. Sept. 27. A family movie will follow dinner. All are welcome. For more information, call 732- 549-417 or visit oaktreechurch.org.

  • Cruise Night event set at Our Lady of Peace

    Our Lady of Peace will hold a Sept. 27 parish event in the parish lot, Amboy Avenue, Edison. The Hollywood Night Cruisers Classic/Custom Cruise Night and Pig Roast will be held 5-9 p.m. The free event will feature vendors and a DJ.

  • Metuchen’s Gallery Walk provides art-filled amble

    METUCHEN — Gallery Walk Metuchen will showcase works in six exhibition spaces. Sponsored by the Metuchen Arts Council, the Oct. 5 event will be held from noon to 5 p.m., featuring food from local partner restaurants and music provided by the Happy Campers, which will perform outside Metuchen’s Gallery at the Rotunda at Borough Hall.…

  • Chocolate shop hosts appreciation party

    2 Chicks with Chocolate, 387 Main St., Metuchen, will host a customer appreciation party from noon to 4 p.m. Sept. 28. Festivities will include chocolate, refreshments, activities, raffles and tricky trays, with all proceeds going to Autism Speaks. There will also be DJ music, cookies by Jersey Girl Cookie and cupcakes by Blue Sheep Bake…

  • Former officer settles suit against Metuchen

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer METUCHEN — A former police officer has reached a settlement agreement with the borough after he filed a lawsuit claiming he was the victim of harassment and retaliation. Mayor Thomas Vahalla confirmed Sept. 22 that Joseph Ernest had reached a settlement with the borough. However, he said he could not…

  • New law provides ‘last resort’ option for neglected properties

    By JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer METUCHEN — New legislation in the borough will help to ensure that neglected properties are brought up to par, according to officials. The Borough Council voted unanimously Sept. 15 to amend Metuchen’s property maintenance ordinance. The change allows the town to authorize private contractors to work on properties when their…

  • Public relations is real issue of Rice’s firing

    Ray Rice was a student in my public speaking class while he was a freshman at Rutgers. I remain available to help him and his family. We should believe in second chances and repentance. He was not fired because he hit his wife, which was a horrible thing to do. He was fired because he…

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