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Big plans in the works for the Dismal Swamp
Proposed environmental center could be a source of learning and revenue
BY JOHN DUNPHY Staff Writer
Despite its somewhat negative name, the Dismal Swamp could soon be the site of a very positive addition to Edison Township. More...
Edison’s fiscal health a matter of semantics
Auditor, mayor disagree on how to best describe town’s financial woes
BY JOHN DUNPHY Staff Writer

Is Edison facing a deficit or not? It depends on whom you ask. More...

Dismal Swamp name dates back to year 1669
BY JOHN DUNPHY Staff Writer

EDISON — So, what’s up with that name anyway? Some people may be asking that very question of the Dismal Swamp, which might soon see a lot of activity in the form of a new environmental education center and campgrounds on the site of the former General Pallet Factory. More...


Fire truck, computers get initial council OK
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer

METUCHEN — The fire department is slated to get a much-needed ladder truck to replace a 22-year-old vehicle that has “reached the end of its life.” More...


Cops, firefighters first to be rehired under law
Mayor not happy with proposed ordinance
BY JOHN DUNPHY Staff Writer

EDISON — Police officers and firefighters could be protected in the event of terminations through layoffs or demotions, according to an ordinance recently introduced by the Township Council. More...


Board still struggling with class rank issue
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer

METUCHEN — Class rank or no class rank, that is still the question. More...


 Bulletin Board
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Free course for families affected by mental illness
The National Alliance on Mental Illness in New Jersey (NAMI New Jersey) is offering a free, 12-week education course for the families and caregivers of people with mental illness, which will cover the clinical treatment of various illnesses and impart the knowledge and skills that family members nee More...
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 Letters
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Citizens Convention to address problematic issues urged
In recent months, there has been much conversation throughout the state with regards to a N.J. Citizens Convention. The proposal for this convention is so the citizens of New Jersey can balance fiscal policy, tax policy, and as most know, specifically to address and tackle the major property tax iss More...
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 Editorials
•Choi can’t win
Edison Township Council-man Peter J. Barnes III must think residents in his town just fell off the communal turnip truck. More...
•If you want good spin, it’s gonna cost you
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 Obituaries
•Obituaries
Antoinette DeBartolo Mrs. DeBartolo, 80, of Milltown, formerly of North Brunswick, died Feb. 8 in Saint Peter’s University Hospital, New Brunswick. Her husband, Robert, died in 2003. Surviving are three sons, John F. of Neptune, Robert C. of Morristown and Thomas J. of the Toms River section o More...
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 Sports
•Colonia takes home GMCT crown
The Colonia High School boys basketball team (22-3) beat Metuchen, 55-46, at Rutgers University’s Louis Brown Athletic Center in Piscataway to win the Greater Middlesex Conference Tournament on Thursday. More...
•Falcons team gets its revenge, a state title
•Bulldogs left looking to bounce back
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