• Work completed on I-287 north in Edison

    The New Jersey Department of Transportation (DOT) completed work Nov. 23 on the northbound right lane on the Interstate 287 overpass over Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor tracks in Edison, according to DOT officials. The unplanned lane closure had caused traffic delays on the heavily traveled section of I-287. A scheduled DOT inspection of the overpass on…

  • Workshop for board members, directors set

    The Middlesex County Cultural & Heritage Commission will hold a bestpractices workshop with a nonprofit board and governance coach, Brian Crockett. The workshop will be presented in collaboration with the New Jersey Historical Commission and New Jersey Historic Trust from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 4 in Crabiel Hall, Middlesex County College, 2600 Woodbridge…

  • Mural project to enlist residents

    By JESSICA D’AMICO METUCHEN — A proposed collaborative art project is aimed at bringing more beauty to the borough while bringing the community together. The Borough Council lent its approval to “The Metuchen Mural Project: Mud Making Magic” after a presentation at the governing body’s Nov. 12 meeting by artist and Metuchen Arts Council member…

  • Bells will be ringing for arthritis awareness at 5K

    By AMY ROSEN Staff Writer Children get ready to participate in the Santa Chase segment of last year’s Jingle Bell Run/Walk held annually in Metuchen. The holiday-themed event raises funds to support the Arthritis Foundation in its efforts to help people of all ages who suffer from arthritis. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION METUCHEN…

  • ‘Veteran-friendly’ college honors those who serve

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Vietman War veteran George Lisicki, above, addresses those gathered at Middlesex County College’s Nov. 12 Veterans Day event. Operation Desert Storm veteran Mike Miller, below, recounts a funny story. EDISON — Freedom isn’t free, as the saying goes. And George Lisicki, a Vietnam War veteran and past National Commander of…

  • Women’s Club will hold shopping event

    The Metuchen-Edison Women’s Club and Ten Thousand Villages will host a special fundraising event Dec. 1 at Ten Thousand Villages, 320 Raritan Ave., Highland Park. A community shopping event will be held 1-5 p.m. During this time, 10 percent of net sales will be donated back to the Metuchen-Edison Women’s Club. As one of the…

  • Toys for Tots drive coming to mall

    The U.S. Marine Corps Reserve will collect new, unwrapped toys for its Toys for Tots program every Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 29 to Dec. 22, in the Santa Court, Nordstrom wing, at the Menlo Park Mall, Edison. Cash donations also will be accepted. For more information, call Eddy Androvich at 732-698-2347.

  • Local fencers to compete in national championships

    Fencers from Hub City Fencing Academy have qualified for the USA Fencing National Championships. Pictured are, left to right, Tristan Quinton, Jared Quinton, Sean McGrath and Jonathan Koppenhaver. PHOTO COURTESY OF HUB CITY FENCING ACADEMY EDISON — Five competitors from the Hub City Fencing Academy in Edison traveled to New Orleans for the Crescent City…

  • Diabetes program gets boost from $25,000 Horizon grant

    METUCHEN — The St. John’s Family Health Center Diabetes Management Education Program, which is coordinated by the Diocese of Metuchen, will receive a $25,000 grant from the Horizon Foundation for New Jersey. The program screens patients for diabetes and provides no-cost or affordable treatment to those diagnosed with the health condition. The program also offers…

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