• Middlesex County 200 Club helps further education

    By DONNA KENYON Executive Editor The strength of family was an underlying theme as the 200 Club of Middlesex County awarded scholarships to 117 children of public safety personnel. Middlesex County Prosecutor Andrew C. Carey spoke of the importance of supportive families of public safety workers and termed the 200 Club scholarship program “a terrific…

  • Alleged California ‘Bloods’ found at hotel in Edison

    EDISON — Township police apprehended two proclaimed Bloods gang members who were fugitives from California around 9:30 p.m. Aug. 5, according to police. Officers launched an undercover operation after receiving information from police in Sacramento, Calif., about the men. Both were on the “Sacramento Police Most Wanted” list and were being sought for questioning regarding…

  • Police: Edison man arrested after two-day robbery spree

    EDISON — A township man allegedly tried to rob three Woodbridge businesses at knifepoint last week, but each time left with no money, according to police. In a fourth case, he allegedly stole a bakery’s tip jar, which contained just $2, police said. Joshua James Pawlak, 27, allegedly began the two-day robbery spree on July…

  • Cameras to monitor area under Lake Avenue bridge

    By JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer METUCHEN — Borough police will soon be keeping a closer eye on the area below the newly constructed bridge that takes Lake Avenue, or Route 27, over the Middlesex Greenway . Two security cameras installed there will transmit video feed to the Metuchen Police Department, where the dispatcher will monitor…

  • College prep programs to be offered at library

    The Metuchen Public Library, 480 Middlesex Ave., will offer the following college prep programs to Metuchen residents:  “Teen Résumé Writing,” open to grades 10-12 and college freshmen, 1-2:15 p.m. Aug. 19. Participants will learn the components of a good résumé and how to build experience during the teen years. Attendees should bring a notebook…

  • Edison aims to stimulate business through rezoning

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — In an effort to spur the local economy, the township’s Economic Development Committee (EDC) is recommending the rezoning of a stretch of Woodbridge Avenue. The Township Council had a lively discussion regarding the proposal for a flexible business zone during a recent meeting. Council President Robert Karabinchak said…

  • ‘Metuchen Rocks!’ with outdoor concerts

    By AMY ROSEN Staff Writer Kevin Hildebrandt Metuchen will be rocking ’n’ rolling once again as its annual summer concert series gets underway this month. This year’s Metuchen Rocks! series will feature four free concerts presented by the Metuchen Arts Council, in association with the Metuchen Recreation Commission and with support from Metuchen Savings Bank.…

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    Theater arts program will be offered at JCC The Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County, 1775 Oak Tree Road, Edison, will offer a theater arts program for children ages 7-13 from 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 18 to 22. A performance for family and friends will be at the end of the week. Days can…

  • Edison group to celebrate India’s Independence Day

    By JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer Hundreds are expected to gather in Iselin next week to celebrate India’s independence with the largest flag-hoisting event outside of India, according to organizers. The Indo American Cultural Society (IACS), Edison, is partnering with Man Making Group and the First Presbyterian Church of Iselin to host the 16th annual Flag…

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