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December 7, 2005
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Aarti Chezian (l-r), Nava Colovri and Jonathan Rice of the Edgar Middle School Orchestra perform during the Metuchen Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony, Friday. More...
Tax rate to rise 11 cents under proposed budget
Informal budget meeting slated for 11 a.m. today
BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer

Edison homeowners would bear the primary burden for an increase in the municipal tax rate if the Township Council approves the proposed budget. More...


Choi’s requests tabled after many objections
Mayor-elect defends need for benefits, funds for transition team
BY ROCHELLE LAUREN GERSZBERG Staff Writer

Mayor-elect Jun Choi’s request for a salary hike, health benefits and money for his new transition received a chilly reception at a recent Edison Township council meeting. More...


Fire department looking for more volunteers
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer

METUCHEN — There’s more to being a firefighter than just putting out fires. More...


Upgrade courtesy of grants, donation

METUCHEN — Communication between the police department, fire department, and first aid squad has improved recently, thanks to a new radio system. More...


Y offers fast track to fitness

METUCHEN — In and fit in 30 minutes. Welcome to the express circuit room at the township YMCA. More...


 Bulletin Board
•Community Bulletin Board
‘Bee Season’ author to visit Temple Emanu-El
Temple Emanu-El, 100 James St., Edison, will welcome best-selling novelist Myla Goldberg at 2:30 p.m. on Dec. 18. Goldberg is the author of “Bee Season” — now a major motion picture starring Richard Gere and Juliette Binoche — and “Wickett’s Remedy,” both of which will be available for purchase and More...
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 Letters
•Letters
Early Christmas magic in city hall, reader says
The people have spoken! Jun Choi appears to have the mayoral seat by 270 votes. While there is still a potential election challenge by the more qualified Bill Stephens, let’s give the guy in the chicken suit the benefit of the doubt. More...
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 Obituaries
•Obituaries
Jose A. Figueroa Mr. Figueroa, 52, of South River, died Nov. 26 at home. Prior to his retirement in 1995, he was employed as an auto mechanic by the borough of South River Maintenance Dept., where he worked for 15 years. Surviving are four children, Angelina Figueroa, Jennifer Figueroa and Jos More...
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 Schools
•Fourth-graders to get intro to sex education
EDISON — Around 100 parents came to information session on Nov. 30 at the New Dover Road School to view “Family Life Education” films being shown to their children in school. More...
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 Sports
•Metuchen girls swim team a work in progress
METUCHEN — The high school girls swimming team will look to duplicate the success the team has enjoyed the past two seasons as the one kicks into high gear this week. More...
•Lady Eagles looking to rebuild this winter
•Edison boys set the bar high in season opener
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 Business
•Business Briefs
Congregation B’nai Tikvah, North Brunswick, has announced Lisa Mason, Monroe Township, has joined its staff as the new program director. She will be responsible for reaching out to the area communities to inform various groups of the availability of the temple’s newly expanded facilities. Prior to j More...
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