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State accuses home-warranty firm of defrauding consumers
EDISON — A township-based company may have to pay back consumers it allegedly duped through its home-warranty program. The state Division of Consumer Affairs (DCA) filed suit July 28 against CHW Group Inc., or Choice Home Warranty, alleging that it sold coverage for home appliances and systems but then left customers in the lurch when…
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Play duplicate bridge on Wednesdays
Duplicate bridge, directed by Al Steinberger, will be offered 1-4 p.m. every Wednesday at the Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County, Edison. All are welcome, with or without a partner. The fee is $8, or $6 for Community Campus members. Coffee and cookies will be provided. Registration is not required. For more information, call Sue…
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Edison Elks slate Family Pool Night
The Edison Elks Lodge #2487 will host its annual Family Pool Night, “A Night Under the Stars,” 7-11 p.m. Aug. 9 at 375 Old Post Road, Edison. Advance tickets are available at the lodge’s social quarters after 3 p.m. They are $15 for adults and $5 for children ages 5-12. At the door, the cost…
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Henry “Chief” Hetman
Mr. Hetman, 88, of South River, died July 31, 2014, at home. Born in South River, he remained a lifelong resident. Prior to his retirement, Mr. Hetman worked for the Ford Motor Co., Edison, for 30 years. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was predeceased by his wife, Dorothy, in…
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Judith Albano Traeger
Mrs. Traeger, 76, of Old Bridge, died July 30, 2014, in the Specialty Hospital of Central Jersey, Lakewood. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she resided there and in Queens, N.Y., before moving to Old Bridge 41 years ago. Prior to her retirement in 2008, she was a travel agent with Travel Network, Edison, for 20 years.…
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Double feature will be shown in Metuchen
The Metuchen Arts Council and Metuchen Recreation will present a double feature under the stars on Aug. 23 at Oakland Park, Oakland Avenue. The featured films are “The Little Mermaid” at 8 p.m., followed by “The Goonies” at 9:30 p.m. Admission is free, and donations are appreciated. Attendees should bring blankets, lawn chairs, bug spray…
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Truck restrictions ‘Criterion’ for zoning change
By JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer METUCHEN — Although a borough business and its surrounding residential neighbors have co-existed happily for more than 50 years, a recent request from the business owner has surrounding homeowners worried about what the future could hold. “You’re a model citizen,” Council President Jay Muldoon told Chris Crane, co-owner of the…
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Metuchen maps out route to safer streets
By JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer Metuchen residents and officials are continuing the march — or stroll — toward safer streets in the borough. A group of mothers reconvened in front of Borough Hall prior to the July 21 council meeting to express concern about two recent accidents that involved mothers with their children in strollers…
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Resident offers tips on ‘vegging out’
By AMY ROSEN Staff Writer Christine von der Linn stands ready to provide her produce proficiency at the Metuchen Farmers Market. More and more people are starting to believe that when it comes to fresh fruits and vegetables, they can’t beat the selection of unique items often found at local farmers markets. But what to…
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