• Forum to empower residents to cover on-the-spot news

    By JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer EDISON — As those who stared steadfastly at smartphone screens throughout the wake of superstorm Sandy are well aware, information is the best ally in a disaster situation or crisis. The Citizens Campaign is looking to arm residents with the skills and techniques necessary to investigate and report in the…

  • Greenway grant to ‘put trail on map’

    EDISON — The Middlesex Greenway will benefit from a $90,000 Technical Assistance Grant from Together North Jersey’s Local Demonstration Project (LDP) program. Secured by the Edison Greenways Group (EGG), the grant will allow the organization to partner with the communities of Edison, Metuchen and Woodbridge to explore transportation connections to the Middlesex Greenway, a 3.5-mile,…

  • Groups seek donations to aid Philippines

    The human toll is still being calculated, but no figure, however large, could possibly illustrate the staggering level of human suffering affecting the Philippines in the wake of Typhoon Haiyan. In a global humanitarian effort, several local, national and international organizations are providing avenues for New Jersey residents to lend a hand. Those interested can…

  • Student is millionth Post-9/11 GI Bill beneficiary

    By STELLA MORRISON Staff Writer Steven Ferraro The one-millionth recipient of benefits from the Post- 9/11 GI Bill is an Army veteran who attends Middlesex County College (MCC). Steven Ferraro, a resident of Staten Island, N.Y., chose to attend MCC because of the “veteran-friendly” environment the school offers. “The reception from the student body is…

  • Lankey and team win mayor and council seats in Edison

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Edison Councilman Thomas Lankey embraces supporter Loretta Herrmann after being elected mayor of the township at his campaign headquarters in the Tano Mall on election night. PHOTOS BY STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Councilman Thomas Lankey, Edison’s mayor-elect, and his team are gearing up to begin their terms in January. Lankey…

  • Squads see volunteer shortage

    By JACK MURTHA Staff Writer Greg Williams, a Colts Neck First Aid Squad volunteer, stands near a truck at the unit’s headquarters on Nov. 8. While many first aid squads in New Jersey have struggled to recruit members, Colts Neck has seen a steady number of volunteers in recent years. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Only…

  • HOPEWELL: Borough Council introduces bond ordinance for road work

    Improvements to South Greenwood and Columbia avenues are expected to be done early next spring now that the Hopewell Borough Council has introduced a $270,000 bond ordinance that will pay f By John Tredrea, Special Writer    Improvements to South Greenwood and Columbia avenues are expected to be done early next spring now that the Hopewell…

  • MONTGOMERY: Three buildings evacuated due to gas leak

    A gas leak caused the evacuation of the Belle Meade Post Office and two adjacent buildings just after noon on Monday.    MONTGOMERY — A gas leak caused the evacuation of the Belle Meade Post Office and two adjacent buildings just after noon on Monday.    An excavating crew member struck a gas line while digging, causing…

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