• BeerFest kicks off in Metuchen

    By AMY ROSEN Staff Writer Something new is brewing in Metuchen, and everyone is welcome to check it out. The borough’s first BeerFest will be held 2-6 p.m. Oct. 19 on the grounds of the Old Franklin Schoolhouse, 491 Middlesex Ave. Hosted by the Borough Improvement League (BIL) in partnership with Hailey’s Harp and Pub…

  • Robbery investigation yields six arrests

    A joint investigation by the Edison and Woodbridge police departments culminated in the arrest of six area residents for robberies in both towns, according to police. Edison Detective Ted Hamer and Woodbridge Detective Mitch Platt launched an investigation Sept. 24 after discovering the pawning of two Samsung cell phones at the Woodbridge Center Mall. The…

  • Gallery Walk

    Metuchen artist Billy Seccombe (r) talks about his work, titled “Sylvie,” with fellow artist Brian Nicewicz of Piscataway at the opening of Seccombe’s “Figurative Works” exhibit at the Gallery at the Rotunda at Borough Hall. The exhibit was one of four in the Metuchen Arts Council’s Gallery Walk, held Oct. 13. The Kevin Hildebrandt Trio…

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    The sun sets along Boundary Road in Marlboro. JESSICA D’AMICO/STAFF

  • Minimum-wage hike a step in the right direction

    A year ago, the Justice and Mercy Committee of the Reformed Church of Highland Park, the church where I pastor, encouraged a minimum-wage challenge in the congregation. How many of us would be willing to live on the amount that someone lives on if they are making the current minimum wage? The committee had consulted…

  • Diegnan, Barnes will help bring needed jobs

    Since the economic recession began five years ago both here in New Jersey and across the country, residents have really struggled to find good-paying jobs to support their families. Now that the economy has started to bounce back, we have a real opportunity in the state to bring in high-technology alternative-energy and small-business jobs that…

  • Some candidates’ goals are unclear

    I have before me two aesthetically pleasing fliers — one from Thomas Lankey and his slate, and the other from Dr. Sudhanshu Prasad and the “E-Team.” I have not received any mailings from Antonia Ricigliano and Gaetano Gaspari, the Republican candidate. I do wish Edison had a vibrant two-party system. It is truly unfortunate that…

  • Edison police chief mum on officer’s alleged actions

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — An Edison police officer has been suspended with pay, according to Police Chief Thomas Bryan. Although Bryan confirmed the suspension of Officer Anthony Sarni, he would not confirm published reports about the officer’s alleged actions, saying he is not at liberty to discuss internal matters. Reports stated that…

  • COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD

    College to host casino night fundraiser Middlesex County College (MCC) will offer a night of make-believe gambling Oct. 18 at the Rosewood, 2863 Woodbridge Ave., Edison. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and the games begin at 6 p.m. “This event will be a lot of fun,” said Veronica Clinton, director of development and alumni relations…

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