• Earth Day event celebrates late environmental champion

    By KATHY CHANG Urban planner Mark Evans talks with Jane Tousman at a 2008 workshop on the train station redevelopment. EDISON — The annual Earth Day celebration at the Triple C Ranch and Nature Center on Tyler Road was extra special this year. The 12th annual event honored Jane Tousman, a longtime advocate for the…

  • Earth Day

    Above: John Masculin of Woodbridge and Carolyn Canavan of North Plainfield hike a trail at the Triple C Ranch and Nature Center in Edison during its Earth Day celebration on April 26. Right: This little piggy, named Edison, goes on a stroll as Bob Spiegel, executive director of the Edison Wetlands Association, trails behind during…

  • ‘Gym rat’ becomes contender in bodybuilding at Retro Fitness

    EDISON — After a successful first year of bodybuilding competitions, Will Borders is hooked. The 39-year-old began training for his second year of bodybuilding in January, focusing on cardio at the Retro Fitness gym on Park Avenue, Edison, and a strict diet developed by his trainer and friend, James Kelly. Borders’ first competition of the…

  • Environmental group will discuss eco-issues

    The next meeting of Metuchen Green Drinks will be held 7-9 p.m. May 6 at Breezes, 567 Middlesex Ave., Metuchen. The informal group gathers to discuss eco-issues. The average attendance is about a dozen, with room for many more. Topics can vary based on who is attending. All are encouraged to participate in the discussions.…

  • County college will offer Saturday hours

    Students and future students in need of enrollment services at Middlesex County College, 2600 Woodbridge Ave., Edison, may take advantage of special hours from 8:30 a.m. to noon on May 3. Offices that will be open that day include Academic Advising, Admissions, Counseling and Career Services, EOF, Financial Aid, Minority Student Affairs, Registration, Student Activities…

  • Ex-crossing guard gets 18 years in prison for child pornography

    EDISON — A township resident and former Metuchen crossing guard has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for possessing and distributing child pornography. Kenneth Christensen, 45, was arrested in February 2013 and later pleaded guilty to charges of production of child pornography and distribution of child pornography. U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman said Christensen…

  • Learn computer skills at Edison libraries

    The Edison Public Library will offer basic computer classes that provide handson training. Seating is limited. The following classes will be held at 2:30 p.m. at the North Edison Branch Library, 777 Grove Ave.:  May 6, “Word for Beginners”  May 13, “Excel for Beginners” The following classes will be held at 2:30 p.m.…

  • Owners of flood-prone homes get buyout appraisals

    By JESSICA D’AMICO The buyouts of homes in Woodbridge’s storm-battered floodplain area are one step closer to reality. The state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has completed appraisals and is beginning to make offers on 89 Sandy-damaged homes in the township through the agency’s Blue Acres program, according to officials. “They’ve indicated to us that…

  • All ears

    Children in prekindergarten at Metuchen’s Edgar Child Care Center take part in a Bunny Contest at the school.

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