Tag: Edison
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Edison mayor proposes new public-private partnership with Suez North America to manage water and sewer systems
EDISON – When Mayor Thomas Lankey came into office in 2014, one of his first initiatives was to conduct a water, sewer infrastructure analysis of the township. “The condition [of the infrastructure] was horrendous … nothing had been improved post 1950s and 1960s,” he said. Fast forward five years, the focal point on infrastructure has…
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Fundraiser planned for victims of terror attack in India
The New Jersey State American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin, based in Central Jersey, will hold a fundraiser in the wake of the recent Pulwama terrorist attacks in India, where 40 soldiers were killed on Feb. 14, from 6-10 p.m. March 3 at The Castle, 147 W. Westfield Ave., Roselle Park. Suggested minimum donation…
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Police in Edison, Metuchen investigating anonymous bomb threats at TD Bank branches
Police in Edison and Metuchen are continuing to investigate the source of phoned in bomb threats from anonymous callers at two TD bank branches in Edison and the TD branch in Metuchen. The calls were made between noon and 12:15 p.m. on Feb. 16, according to Edison Police Lt. Robert Dudash. Staff at…
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Circle of Single Jewish Friends to meet at Quaker Steak on Sept. 16
The Circle of Single Jewish Friends for adults age 50 and older will hold a meet-and-eat lunch at noon on Sept. 16 at Quaker Steak & Lube restaurant, 561 Route 1 south, Edison. Cost is price of meal off menu, gratuity, plus $3. RSVP to Roberta at either 908-668-8450 or [email protected].
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Edison schools to pilot Wingman program in memory of Sandy Hook pupil
EDISON — Come Sept. 10, schools in the Edison School District will pilot the Wingman program, a youth-led social and emotional learning experience, in memory of Dylan Hockley, one of the first grade victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School mass shooting in Newtown, Conn., six years ago. “We have finished three days of teacher…
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Inaugural Gujarati film festival held in Edison
PHOTOS COURTESY OF SHYAMAL MODI EDISON – The first-ever Vadilal International Gujarati Film Festival was held in Edison on Aug. 3-5 to promote Gujarati culture and cinema on a wider scale. Festival director Umesh Shukla organized the screening of more than 23 films – including 12 feature films in competition, four films in a special screening,…
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Garbolino Memorial 5K Run/Walk will be held Sept. 15
The Janice Garbolino Memorial 5K Run/Walk will be held on Sept. 15 at Roosevelt Park, Parsonage Road off Route 1, Edison. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. at Lakeview School. 5K begins at 8:30 a.m. Rain or shine. Garbolino was the former Health & Wellness director of the Metuchen branch of the YMCA. She lost her…
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Edison Township, community businesses sponsor YMCA camp
EDISON – A new pilot program started by the Township of Edison allowed children to attend YMCA’s Oakcrest Camp, located on Inman Avenue in Edison. Local businesses were asked to sponsor children so they could have a camp experience, according to information provided by the YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge & South Amboy (MEWSA). Several businesses…
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Edison Township, community businesses sponsor YMCA camp
EDISON – A new pilot program started by the Township of Edison allowed children to attend YMCA’s Oakcrest Camp, located on Inman Avenue in Edison. Local businesses were asked to sponsor children so they could have a camp experience, according to information provided by the YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge & South Amboy (MEWSA). Several businesses…