• Home improvement projects perfect for fall

    Home improvement projects can add value to a home, and do-it-yourselfers know the sweat-equity that goes into such projects can give homeowners a greater sense of pride in their homes. But no two home improvement projects are the same, and homeowners should know that certain projects are best tackled during certain times of the year.…

  • Budget-friendly outdoor renovation ideas

    Homeowners are increasingly extending their living spaces outside the walls of their homes. Expansive and intricate stonework patios and decked-out outdoor kitchens are the kind of additions many homeowners dream of. Those with unlimited budgets can enjoy just about any look they desire, but many homeowners may not have the money to go all the…

  • Metuchen exhibit highlights spirituality of the mandala

    “Water Mandala” by Joy Kreeves METUCHEN — An international exhibit will mark the beginning of the fall exhibition season at the Nails in the Wall gallery at St. Luke’s Church, 17 Oak Ave. The exhibit, “Spirituality of the Mandala, Reality in the Round,” consists of 40 pieces of art by 24 artists from across the…

  • Temple Emanu-El hosts pasta bar in Sukkah

    Temple Emanu-El, 100 James St., Edison, will celebrate Sukkot with a pasta feast at 6 p.m. Sept. 18. The feast will take place in the Sukkah, followedbya7p.m.musicalSukkotservice. Everyone will have an opportunity to make the blessing on the lulav and etrog, and to learn about the traditions of Sukkot.

  • County residents can drop off household hazardous wastes

    The Middlesex County Division of Solid Waste Management is hosting a Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Day on Sept. 21 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Woodbridge Township Department of Public Works, 225 Smith St., Keasbey section of Woodbridge. Household hazardous wastes that are improperly disposed are potentially dangerous to children and animals, a…

  • ‘Connections’ can change a child’s life for the better

    By JACK MURTHA Staff Writer METUCHEN — A few hours of friendship and guidance each week may forever improve the life of an at-risk young person. The Connections program of Catholic Charities Diocese of Metuchen is a voluntary adult-to-child mentoring program that aims to instill self-esteem, confidence and socialization skills in youths from Middlesex County,…

  • Clothing drive set for Sept. 21 in Edison

    The J.P. Stevens Band Parents Association will hold a clothing drive 8-11 a.m. Sept. 21 in the school parking lot, 855 Grove Ave., Edison. The association is collecting used clothing for children and adults, as well as used linens, towels, tablecloths, shoes, pocketbooks, belts and stuffed animals. All items should be placed in plastic garbage…

  • Something new blossoms at Blossom Street school

    By AMY ROSEN Staff Writer A volunteer from the Edison Home Depot digs the beds for the new landscaping project at the Lindeneau Elementary School as parent Abha Devarajan (l-r) and student volunteers Aishwarya Devarajan and Gabrial Yabra pitch in. BALA DEVARAJAN EDISON — Students arriving for the new school year at the Lindeneau Elementary…

  • Vintner invites public on wine-making journey

    By JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer Guests take turns making mozzarella during an event at Grapes N’ Barrels in Sayreville Sept. 5. PHOTOS BY STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Certain places in the world have come to be synonymous with fine wines. Tuscany, Bordeaux, Napa and Sonoma are regions that command respect among the most discerning of…

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