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    The Manasquan Reservoir, Howell, is a serene setting on an early spring day. MEREDITH RECCOPPA

  • Independent living is goal for families affected by autism

    By JACK MURTHA Staff Writer The Middletown Arts Center on Church Street has decorated a tree with blue lights as part of the Autism Speaks Light It Up Blue campaign. JENNIFER PEYTON A blend of housing and support services could mean happiness and security for people with autism, both while their parents are alive and…

  • Vendors needed for flea market, yard sale

    A flea market and yard sale will be held 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 12 at the Hungarian Reformed Church Center, 331 Kirkland Place, Perth Amboy. Tables are $20, or two for $30. Food will be available. Proceeds will benefit the Helping Hands fund. The Fellowship Circle is sponsoring the event. To reserve a…

  • Photography club forming in Metuchen

    Saint Veronica’s Guild will hold its first photography club meeting at 7 p.m. April 23 at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 17 Oak Ave., Metuchen. The club will feature videos, tips, guest presentations, field trips, volunteer projects and more. All skill levels — teens to adult — are welcome. RSVP to Deb Kmetz at [email protected] or…

  • See dinosaurs at Expo Center April 11-13

    Attendees can browse 340 exhibitor booths of treasures from the Earth and space at the third annual NY/NJ Mineral, Fossil, Gem and Jewelry Show. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 11-13 at the New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center, 97 Sunfield Ave., Edison. This show will offer gems, jewelry, fine…

  • Women find inspiration in ‘Running Wild’ with their art

    By JACK MURTHA Staff Writer METUCHEN — From paint to photographs to the written word, inspiration can morph into many forms when it strikes. That’s especially true for the women of the Westerhoff School of Music & Art’s Running Wild program, a weekly two-hour class in Metuchen that is meant to bring out the inner…

  • Documentary looks back on Durham Woods blast

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer To commemorate the 20th anniversary of the gas explosion at the Durham Woods community, Edison’s television station has produced a documentary about the incident with footage and interviews from those involved. In March 1994, Ed Cologna of Edison TV was creating training videos for the Edison police and fire departments…

  • Design teams unveil plans for shoreline

    By KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer Edison High School’s Craig Alviar leaps in the air to make his kill shot against Woodbridge as the Barron’s Dan Soberanis tries to block it. The game was played April 4 in Woodbridge and won by Edison, 2-1. TERRY BOUDREAU photo The future of some of New Jersey’s most popular…

  • Proposed school tab has tax hike

    By JACK MURTHA Staff Writer The Metuchen Board of Education’s tentative budget for the 2014-15 school year calls for a school tax increase of approximately $189 on the average home. The board recently introduced the $37.51 million spending plan, which would be supported by $34.48 million in property taxes. Although the tax levy is slated…

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