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Bridging the gap
A tunnel for the Middlesex County Greenway takes shape as work continues on the Lake Avenue bridge in Metuchen Aug. 14. PHOTOS BY GERARD TRABALKA A worker stands atop the tunnel that comprises part of the Lake Avenue bridge project in Metuchen.
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Historic designation does not equal strict restrictions
A s chair of Metuchen’s Historic Preservation Committee, I want to share some information with members of the public who were not able to make our June public meeting, from the article “Honoring Metuchen’s Historic Resources,” which appeared in the Sentinel’s June 26 issue. Since being formed by Mayor Vahalla five years ago, the committee…
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State tax credit benefits caregivers
The number of individuals over the age of 65 is expected to grow to nearly one in five residents by 2030. This demographic shift will make family caregiving more important than ever. Caregivers reported spending 20 hours each week and an average of over $5,000 each year out of their own pockets to care for…
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Thanks to all who made parades safe
On Aug. 11, two India Day parades took place in Edison Township. The first — an Iselin-based group — stepped out onto Oak Tree Road at 1:30 p.m. The second — the Oak Tree Indian Business Association (OTIBA) of Edison Township — began at 2:15 p.m. at Baltic Street. The line of march continued on…
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COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD
Elks to host tribute to ‘British Invasion’ The Edison Elks Lodge will host a concert, “The British Invasion Tribute,” 8 p.m. Aug. 24 at the lodge, located at 375 Old Post Road in Edison. The concert will benefit the Elks’ charities, which include veterans, special children, scholarships, hoop shoot, and many community events such as…
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Metuchen takes steps to sell properties at public auction
By JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer METUCHEN — Two municipally owned properties will be placed on the auction block if the Borough Council approves a proposal to sell them. The council voted unanimously Aug. 5 to introduce an ordinance authorizing the sale of the two properties — one on the corner of Waltham and Alden avenues,…
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Grants assist veterans with housing
Homeless and at-risk veterans in eight counties in New Jersey will be served by $4 million in grants recently awarded to Soldier On by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, according to a press release. The grants, which will be operational starting in October, include a new $2 million award to serve approximately 500 participant…
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Soldier On strives to help homeless vets
By NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer This community for homeless veterans in Massachusetts is part of the programs offered by Soldier On, a nonprofit focused on helping veterans who are homeless or at risk. Plans call for expanding outreach to eight counties in New Jersey (left in red outline). COURTESY OF SOLDIER ON More than 7,000…
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