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August 30, 2006
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Tim Dosch, 17, Colonia, exits the pool as Edison's Bryan Carlucci, 15, looks on after he completed the Sweat Suit Race, where swimmers had to wear clothing. The race was part of last week's lifeguard competition at the Oakcrest Swim Club in Edison. More...
Board of Ed nixes night games in narrow vote
Parents not happy with decision; board cites security concerns
BY JAY BODAS Staff Writer

In a split 5-4 vote, the Edison Township Board of Education recently upheld its decision earlier this year to suspend Friday night home games for all outdoor fall and summer sports. More...


Pastor to donate kidney to ailing church member
Metuchen woman with type 1 diabetes to get new chance
BY JAY BODAS Staff Writer

Oak Tree Presbyterian Church's pastor, the Rev. Rick Oppelt, has spent more than 12 years giving back to members of his congregation. But this week, he plans to do it in a way that hits closer to his heart. More...


New ordinance sends message to developers
It's now more difficult for developers to take over mobile home parks
BY JAY BODAS Staff Writer

EDISON - In a unanimous decision, the Township Council recently adopted an ordinance establishing a new mobile home park district to protect four current mobile home parks from encroachment by developers. More...


 Bulletin Board
•Community Bulletin Board
Arts Society to present its 'Harvest of Poetry'
The Edison Arts Society will present its "Harvest of Poetry," a free reception and reading celebrating the fifth-anniversary edition of the Edison Literary Review (ELR), from 3-5 p.m. Sept. 10 at the Sheraton Edison Hotel Raritan Center, 125 Raritan Center Parkway. Refreshments will be provided by t More...
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 Letters
•Reader urges caution with sanctions on Iran
While I am against nuclear proliferation, I ask why should Iran or for that matter any nation care what the United Nations or the United States feels about their developing a nuclear program and nuclear weapons? More...
•New mower engines mow down pollution
•Why did the lights go out in Edison, New Jersey?
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 Editorials
•Your Turn
Police department transparency is needed
The vengeance-inspired conspiracy between former Police Chief Edward Costello and former Mayor George Spadoro for Costello to retire and Spadoro to appoint a new chief before leaving office is something that should have made every citizen's blood boil. While perfectly legal - as with so many other t More...
• Coda
• Are We There Yet?
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 Obituaries
•Obituaries
Domenick Cuccio Mr. Cuccio, 73, of Barnegat, died Aug. 25 at home. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he had lived in North Edison and Marlboro before moving to Barnegat four years ago. He was a master mechanic for the International Longshoremen's Association, Elizabeth, for 25 years. A U.S. Army veteran More...
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 Schools
•Parents plan to troll for money for local schools
EDISON - A new way to raise funds for the school district? More...
•Flash dance
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 Sports
•Shore Bulldogs give second chance to players
Semi-pro team plays in Old Bridge
The Garden State Football League is all about second chances."Everyone dreams of a second chance," said Freehold Township's Emeka Nkwuo. More...
•Scarlet Knights ready to resume progressing
•Graves ready to take abilities to the next level
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 Business
•Business Briefs
Kids Smile of Princeton/New Brunswick, 3759 Route 1, Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick, will hold its grand opening during August and September. The office is headed by Dr. Dawn Forbes. The grand opening will feature free seminars, office tours, mini exams, and gift bags. Forbes completed More...
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