MATT DENTON Stephen Schwartz, a New Jersey architect, points out the Western Wall in the finished Lego model of a 400-square-foot re-creation of Old Jerusalem at the Temple Emanu-el in Edison on Sunday. The event was one of several education activities to commemorate Israel's 60th anniversary. More ... Edison man charged with murdering his brother Bloody brick found next to victim's body BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer       An Edison resident has been charged with murdering his brother after police found the victim's body lying face down in the driveway of the suspect's home. According to Middlesex County Prosecutor Bruce J. More ... Metuchen reinstates lieutenant rank in police Officer would be responsible for night police work BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer       After a decade without a lieutenant position, Metuchen Police Chief James Keane hopes to implement the high-ranking position as soon as possible. "This lieutenant position is so important and is definitely needed in our department," he said. "I believe it is going to increase our effectiveness an... More ... Metuchen resident's exhibit to showcase female artists BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer       Joan Arbeiter said that as an undergraduate art student at Rutgers University Douglass College in 1959, she was clueless about how much women artists were segregated from male artists. "It was an all-women's college; however, there were no women teachers," she said. More ... First Baptist Church in Metuchen turns 100 BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer       METUCHEN - The congregants of the First Baptist Church of Metuchen are continuing what their predecessors started 100 years ago. "The vision has always been to reach the next generation and train them in the word of God," said the Rev. James G. Miller, who became the first assistant pastor of th... More ... Raconteur gearing up for major festival BY JAY BODAS Correspondent       METUCHEN - Literary enthusiasts, be ready, because the Raconteur Festival is coming to town. "You shouldn't miss the opportunity to see a man eating a light bulb in downtown Metuchen, or a woman swallowing razor blades," said Raconteur Bookstore owner Alex Dawson, who is organizing the May 10 ev... More ... New police leaders report smooth transition Many new initiatives based on reorganization of existing forces BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer       EDISON - One month after the passage of a pair of controversial ordinances that drastically reorganized the command structure of the Edison Police Department, Thomas Bryan, the department's new deputy chief, and Brian Collier, the new police director, have reported a smooth adjustment. More ... PBA, police command clash over scheduling BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer       EDISON - A dispute over changes to the police schedule has flared up between the Edison Policemen's Benevolent Association (PBA), the local police union, and the command staff, headed by newly appointed Deputy Chief Thomas Bryan and Police Director Brian Collier. More ... Council approves $4M for capital improvements BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer       EDISON - The Township Council unanimously approved an ordinance that would borrow about $4million to fund various capital improvement projects throughout the township, during its meeting on April 28. The ordinance allows the issuing of $3,870,000 in bonds to cover $4,068,000 in appropriations. More ... Township seeking to fill ethics board vacancy BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer       EDISON- Arecently created vacancy has left the Edison Township Ethics Board searching for a replacement. It is the hope of the Township Council, members of which will interview and ultimately approve the candidate, that such a person can be found within the next few weeks. More ... Teen charged in break-in BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer       METUCHEN - Police arrested and charged a 15-year-old Metuchen male with burglary, theft and criminal mischief at a LakeAvenue residence onApril 14. The incident occurred between 7:45 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., police said. More ...