Tag: Amazon
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Edison native comes back to her roots with new cookbook
EDISON — Cooking always has been a favorite past time for Mary Abitanto. But, when her son was diagnosed with life-threatening food allergies, she said she had to learn quickly to adapt to his needs. “I had to become creative in the kitchen,” said Abitanto, who grew up in Edison. Abitanto said her son, Jack,…
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Residents claim Amazon is negatively affecting quality of life in Edison
EDISON — After complaints from neighbors of noise, idling trucks and disruption of quality of life, Amazon is working with local officials to review and address concerns. “Amazon is eager to be a valued member of the community and therefore takes very seriously the concerns of the residents and nearby neighbors of our fulfillment center,”…
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Amazon delivers holiday cheer to Edison non-profit groups
EDISON — In July, a spokesperson for Amazon announced that the company was committed to being involved and giving back to the local communities. Representatives from Amazon in July had visited the Edison Public Library and had announced the donation of 75 Kindles and an Echo as part of a celebration of summer reading programs.…
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Amazon shows off its solar system
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Stn8mb7Jf8Q] CARTERET — Congressman Frank Pallone Jr. (D-New Jersey) climbed up the narrow metal stairwell to the rooftop of Amazon’s fulfillment center for a view of the state’s largest single rooftop solar panel energy system installation. Once there he took in the view of the 30-acre installation, which consists of more than 22,000 solar…
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Amazon donates Kindles to area libraries
EDISON — For 13-year-old Aditya Shelke, the announcement that Amazon was donating 75 Kindles and an Echo to the Edison Public Library, brought excitement. “It’s cool that we can now explore more technology rather than the physical book in your hand,” he said, adding that now that school’s out for the summer, he will be…
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Technology classes scheduled at Old Bridge Library in June
The Old Bridge Library will offer new five technology classes. At 11 a.m. on June 23, there will be a program on travel and vacation apps. At 2 p.m. on June 25, there will be a session on Amazon Echo. At 11 a.m. on June 29, the library will offer a class on the web-based…
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Voters to decide on bond referendum for Woodbridge schools
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer WOODBRIDGE — The construction of a new elementary school, renovation of a middle school, the implementation of full-day kindergarten and district-wide technology/security upgrades are on the horizon. Voters will be asked to head to the polls on March 14 to approve a $57.7 million bond referendum, which township and school…
