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Edison police seek witnesses to hit & run accident

Tue, 07 Jul 2015 15:03:30 +0000

EDISON — Township police are seeking the public’s help to find the driver of a passenger vehicle that struck and seriously injured a 31-year-old bicyclist late Sunday night. The bicyclist, an Edison resident, was badly injured in what police…

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Edison business to pay $779,913.93 for breaking promises made to consumers

Thu, 25 Jun 2015 05:58:20 +0000

Edison-based CHW Group, Inc., which does business as Choice Home Warranty, has agreed to pay the state $779,913.93 including consumer restitution; revise its business practices; and retain a compliance monitor for at least one year under a final consent judgment…

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Wardlaw-Hartridge students honored

Fri, 05 Jun 2015 12:07:07 +0000

Upper School students at The Wardlaw-Hartridge School in Edison were honored for their participation and achievement at the Honors Assembly on May 29 in the All-Purpose Room. The program began with a welcome by Rhona Eserner, Upper School Head, and…

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Charles Iszard graduates from Champlain College

Thu, 21 May 2015 23:44:04 +0000

BURLINGTON, VT — Charles Iszard of Edison graduated from Champlain College on May 9. Champlain College’s 137th Commencement was held at Edmunds Field in Burlington, Vt. A total of 503 undergraduates received their associate and bachelors degrees during the ceremony.…

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Matthew Aitken of Edison Inducted into Alpha Epsilon Delta Honor Society at Scranton

Tue, 19 May 2015 16:43:48 +0000

SCRANTON, PA — Matthew Aitken of Edison was among the 63 University of Scranton students inducted into Alpha Epsilon Delta, the national honor society for health pre-professional students. For induction into the honor society, students must have completed at least…

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Joseph Vasta to participate in Summer Scholars Program

Sat, 16 May 2015 17:07:50 +0000

PHILADELPHIA — While most college students have traded rigorous academic work for relaxing on the beach, Edison resident Joseph R. Vasta will give up summer vacation to remain on campus at Saint Joseph’s University as a member of the Summer…

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Library looks at Lincoln, The Constitution and the Civil War

Thu, 14 May 2015 16:46:45 +0000

To commemorate the 150th anniversary of the end of the Civil War and the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, the Edison Public Library is opening a new exhibition, “Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War” on Friday, May 15. The traveling…

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Edison cop car crashes into hotel - NJ.com

Sun, 27 Sep 2015 15:33:06 +0000

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Edison cop car crashes into hotel
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Brian Amaral | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com By Brian Amaral | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com The ... EDISON — An Edison police cruiser had a brief and unexpected stay in a hotel room Saturday morning. Township police said the cop car crashed through a ...

Two Men Indicted on 142 Counts of Burglary - TAPinto.net

Wed, 30 Sep 2015 17:08:20 +0000

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Two Men Indicted on 142 Counts of Burglary
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EDISON, NJ - Middlesex County Prosecutor Andrew C. Carey announced today that a grand jury in Middlesex County indicted two New York men on 142 counts of burglary in nine communities, including Edison, East Brunswick, South Brunswick, Piscataway, ...
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JP Stevens High School Seeking to Furnish Newly Built Greenhouse - TAPinto.net

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 11:40:07 +0000

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JP Stevens High School Seeking to Furnish Newly Built Greenhouse
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EDISON, NJ – J.P. Stevens High School will be celebrating the annual J.P. Day, on Saturday, Oct. 17, from noon to 4 p.m. at 855 Grove Ave. The event will culminate the 2015 Fundraising Drive. Last year's donations raised $15,000 and included donations ...

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Edison Police Pursuing Grants to Equip Officers with Body Cameras - TAPinto.net

Tue, 29 Sep 2015 19:20:40 +0000

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Edison Police Pursuing Grants to Equip Officers with Body Cameras
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EDISON, NJ - The Police Department is seeking federal and state grants to equip its officers with body-worn cameras, a move that officials say will boost professionalism, protect officers from unjustified complaints, and create an accurate evidence ...
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Edison summer camp counselor charged with sexually assaulting 2 boys - NJ.com

Tue, 22 Sep 2015 18:34:44 +0000

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Edison summer camp counselor charged with sexually assaulting 2 boys
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Anthony G. Attrino | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com By Anthony G. Attrino ... EDISON – A YMCA bus monitor and summer camp counselor was arrested Monday and charged with sexually assaulting two boys, authorities said on Tuesday. Alex Farkas, 25, of ...
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Fire union questions rising ambulance costs, Edison mayor's ethics - NJ.com

Tue, 29 Sep 2015 14:34:12 +0000

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Fire union questions rising ambulance costs, Edison mayor's ethics
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Brian Amaral | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com By Brian Amaral | NJ Advance ... Dipple's case is just one stark example of what the fire union sees as JFK Hospital's growing influence and worrisome impunity in Edison township. The union president, Robert ...

Which Edison BOE Candidate to vote for - TAPinto.net

Tue, 29 Sep 2015 02:12:56 +0000

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Which Edison BOE Candidate to vote for
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Thanks to "Tap into Edison" we voters have statements that can be examined from the candidates running for election to the BOE. I have carefully read each condidates statements. My impression is what I expected, namely a resume' with some altruistic goals.

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Rutgers Dedicates Residential Honors College - TAPinto.net

Tue, 29 Sep 2015 12:20:08 +0000

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Rutgers Dedicates Residential Honors College
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NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – New Jersey Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno and Rutgers President Robert Barchi hosted Friday's dedication of the Rutgers University-New Brunswick Honors College. The new facility, located on the university's College Avenue Campus ...

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Garlic Growing Workshop at the EARTH Center - TAPinto.net

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 17:41:40 +0000

Garlic Growing Workshop at the EARTH Center
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OCTOBER 1, 2015 --The Rutgers Master Gardeners want to help you sharpen your food growing skills by offering a new gardening workshop called Growing Garlic in Your Garden. This free workshop is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, October 25 at the ...

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Major delays, multiple injuries after crash on Route 287 in Edison - NJ.com

Wed, 09 Sep 2015 21:16:41 +0000

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Major delays, multiple injuries after crash on Route 287 in Edison
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Brian Amaral | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com By Brian Amaral | NJ Advance ... EDISON — Route 287 north in Edison is choked with traffic Wednesday afternoon after a crash involving at least two trucks and two cars. Police say that multiple people were ...
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Man charged in murder of taxi driver

Tue, 29 Sep 2015 16:20:53 +0000

Police charged a Rahway man in connection with the fatal shooting of an Edison man who worked as a cab driver in Rahway.

Nathaniel Young Jr., 20, was charged Sept. 18 with first-degree murder, first-degree felony murder, first-degree robbery, and a second-degree weapons offense, according to acting Union County Prosecutor Grace H. Park.

Community dinner announced

Tue, 29 Sep 2015 16:21:00 +0000

Oak Tree Presbyterian Church, 445 Plainfield Rd., North Edison, will hold a free pasta dinner with live music at 6 p.m. on Oct. 9. All are welcome.

For information, call 732-549-4178 or email www.oaktreechurch.org.

Celebrate scarecrows at the library

Tue, 29 Sep 2015 16:21:00 +0000

The Edison Public Library is offering scarecrow stories, facts and a craft for children ages 1-11 at 10:30 a.m. on Oct. 7 or at 1:30 p.m. on Oct. 8 at the Main Library, 340 Plainfield Ave., Edison.

The North Edison Branch, 777 Grove Avenue, will offer the event at 10:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. on Oct. 16, and at 2 p.m. on Oct. 19 at the Clara Barton Branch, 141 Hoover Avenue.

Community center offers Beginner Bridge

Tue, 29 Sep 2015 16:21:00 +0000

The Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County, 1775 Oak Tree Rd., Edison, will offer Bridge for Beginners with Instructor Gil Hollander from 3-5 p.m., Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 and Nov. 5.

The cost for the series is $48 for Community Campus members or $60 for nonmembers.

For more information, call Sue Horwitz at 732-494-3232, ext. 3603.

Site slated for CVS pharmacy to become home to new Wawa

Tue, 29 Sep 2015 16:21:02 +0000

By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent

EDISON — How does a CVS turn into a Wawa?

On Sept. 16, it took an approval from the township’s Planning Board to get this transformation kick started.

A CVS pharmacy had been part of the initial plans for the Beechwood Shopping Center, 2650 Woodbridge Ave., which is a mixed-use property adjacent to Middlesex County College.

Women’s Club scheduled at Fair

Tue, 29 Sep 2015 16:21:06 +0000

The Metuchen Edison Women’s Club will have a booth at the 52nd annual Metuchen Country Fair from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Oct. 3 in downtown Metuchen.

Baked goods will be for sale. Information about the club will also be available.

For more information, contact Doris at 732-662-1606.

FYI

Tue, 29 Sep 2015 16:21:06 +0000

Items for Community Bulletin Board may be emailed to sentnorth@gmnews.com. They also may be faxed to 732-780-4192 or mailed to Edison Metuchen Sentinel, P.O. Box 950, Manalapan, NJ 07726.

Cub Scout Recruitment Night scheduled

Tue, 29 Sep 2015 16:21:07 +0000

Pack 53 Cub Scout Recruitment Night will be held from 7-8 p.m. on Oct. 2 at Our Lady of Peace Cafeteria, 628 Amboy Ave., Edison.

Painting classes series announced in Edison

Tue, 29 Sep 2015 16:21:07 +0000

The Edison Arts Society is sponsoring a series of tile painting classes given by artist Fernando Silva. The classes will be held on Oct. 3, 10, 17 and 24 at the EAS headquarters in Raritan Center at 390 Mack Lane.

The fee for each class is $10. Tiles, paint and brushes will be provided for those who attend.

Simchat Torah at Temple Emanu-El

Tue, 29 Sep 2015 16:21:07 +0000

Temple Emanu-El, 100 James Street, Edison, will hold Simchat Torah! Celebrate the Torah complete with singing, dancing, and reading from the Torah at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 4.

Appropriate for all ages. For more information, contact Dara Winston at 732-549- 4442, ext. 4.

Hawks band to host festival at J.P. Stevens

Tue, 29 Sep 2015 16:21:08 +0000

The John P. Stevens Hawks Marching Band will host the 28th Annual Marching Band Festival on Oct. 4 starting at noon.

The festival will be held at McGowan Stadium at J.P. Stevens High School, 855 Grove Ave., Edison. Eleven marching bands from New Jersey and New York will vie for trophies including best overall band, best music, best effect and many others.

RE/MAX Best Realty sponsors blood drive to support local community

Tue, 29 Sep 2015 16:21:12 +0000

RE/MAX Best Realty takes its community involvement very seriously, as it recently sponsored a blood drive on Sept. 2 in Edison. The American Red Cross brought their blood mobile, expertise and a slew of technicians to help administer the blood drive.