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Ladies Night Out bingo, dinner set
The Sisterhood of Congregation Beth- El, Edison, will hold its annual Ladies Night Out, complete with a Chinese-food dinner and bingo party at 6:15 p.m. March 6. The cost of $25 per person includes the buffet dinner, admission and bingo sheets. Prizes from local merchants will be awarded. For more information, call 732-985-7272.
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Learn computer skills at Edison libraries
The Edison Public Library is offeringfree computer instruction from 2:30-4 p.m.Tuesdays. Classes are free and open to thepublic.The following classes will be held at theNorth Edison Branch Library, 777 GroveAve.: Feb. 27, “Digital Downloads” March 6, “Word for Beginners” March 13, “Excel” March 20, “PowerPoint”The following classes will be held at theEdison Main Library, 340…
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Environmental group to discuss eco-issues
The next meeting of Metuchen Green Drinks will be held 7-9 p.m. March 4 at Breezes Café and Grill, 567 Middlesex Ave., Metuchen. The informal group gathers to discuss eco-issues from a logical, nonpartisan perspective. Topics can vary based on who is attending. All are encouraged to participate in the discussions. Anyone working on environmental…
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Lankey’s State of the Twp. foretells brighter future for Edison
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Thomas Lankey EDISON — The focus for township officials is to create an even better Edison for the future. Mayor Thomas Lankey made this objective known during the 23rd annual State of the Township address at the Pines Manor on Feb. 20 in front of many members of his administration;…
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School board election move will prompt other changes
By JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer John Ciardi, right, an acclaimed poet who lived in Metuchen, receives an award from former Metuchen Mayor Donald Wernik in this undated photo. They were misidentified in the photo caption of last week’s edition. PHOTO COURTESY OF TYREEN A. REUTER METUCHEN — The borough’s change in the school board election…
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All invited to have fun, celebrate Irish culture
By AMY ROSEN Staff Writer This year’s honorees include, left to right, Ken Egan, Barbara Thompson, Frank Darcy Jr., Larry Miloscia, Nancy Egan and Rebecca Gardner. I rish-Americans and the community-atlarge are invited to enjoy a day out on the town March 9 when Woodbridge presents its 41st annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Hosted by…
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Metuchen bridge to get temporary repairs
By JACK MURTHA Staff Writer Metuchen officials expect the state Department of Transportation (DOT) to soon renovate the Bridge Street bridge in Metuchen. The pothole-ridden bridge connects Route 27 and New Durham Road over a set of railroad tracks owned by Amtrak. The two-lane crossing provides little room for drivers, and its sharp peak hampers…
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Cost of snow removal sets new record
By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer Students deck the walls before hitting the floor on the evening of the J.P. Stevens High School dance marathon to raise money for the Children’s Miracle Network on Feb. 21. See story, page 11. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Officials throughout New Jersey are licking their financial and logistical wounds following…
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Chili cook-off will benefit ailing child
By Amy Rosen It may be chilly outside, but the seventh annual Woodbridge Charity Chili Cook-Off will be heating up on March 2. The hot-and-spicy contest will be held from noon to 2 p.m. at J.J. Bitting Brewing Co., 33 Main St., Woodbridge. The public is invited to sample chili prepared by contest participants and…
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