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Survey sets pace for Greenway growth
By JESSICA D’AMICO A dvocates are charting the path for the future of the Middlesex Greenway. Those involved in championing the 3.5-mile, multiuse trail that spans Edison, Metuchen and Woodbridge have been collecting input from the public and are preparing to present findings and plans to the public on June 9. “We’re going to cover…
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History-themed hunt calls attention to Metuchen sights
By AMY ROSEN One of the clues depicts a building’s date of establishment. METUCHEN — Those who enjoy the thrill of the hunt may especially enjoy this month in Metuchen. The borough’s Historic Preservation Scavenger Hunt began June 1 and will run until June 30. The annual event, organized by the Metuchen’s Historic Preservation Committee,…
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Our Lady of Peace to hold parish picnic
Our Lady of Peace will host a picnic from noon to 5 p.m. June 8 at the new parish center located at 656 Amboy Ave., Edison. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Council No. 9199, the event will feature hot dogs, hamburgers, sausage and peppers, corn on the cob, watermelon and flavored ices. There will…
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Metuchen Arts Council to host Garden Tour
The Metuchen Arts Council will host its second annual Art in the Garden Tour 11 a.m.-4 p.m. June 14. During the self-guided tour, visitors can enjoy live music, poetry and visual art while viewing local gardens at the peak of early summer bloom. Tickets can be purchased in advance for $20 at the following Metuchen…
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Right the wrongs of the Edison police force
Edison Township’s recent adoption of a police hiring and promotional ordinance is hugely important because it has the potential of drastically reducing, if not entirely eliminating, the unprecedented misconduct festering within the department. While the ordinance grants the mayor new powers and responsibilities for its implementation, much will depend on the composition and character of…
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Ordinance takes aim at hunting in Woodbridge
By JESSICA D’AMICO A lthough hunting won’t be completely banned on public land in Woodbridge, a proposed ordinance would make instances when it is allowed the exception to the rule. The Township Council introduced an ordinance at its May 20 meeting that would prohibit the use of any type of bow and arrow or slingshot…
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Metuchen abuzz over Junebug ArtFest
By AMY ROSEN Above: A group of young dancers entertains in front of Borough Hall during Metuchen’s annual Junebug ArtFest last year. Right: Husbandand wife team Robyn Trimboli-Russo and Robert Russo created this year’s Junebug sculpture. I t’s June, and that means that Junebug lovers will likely be out in droves — not lovers of…
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Students pair fashion and fun to fight fistula across the globe
By AMY ROSEN Fashion will take on a greater purpose on June 7, when the Iris Fistula Project (IFP), in collaboration with the Miss Africa Foundation and the Rutgers Center for African Studies, hosts the “Fashion Fights Fistula” Fundraising Gala at the Wardlaw- Hartridge School in Edison. Prominent Nigerian filmmaker and actress Ebbe Bassey will…
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