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July 16, 2008
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SCOTT FRIEDMAN Alex Boros (l-r), 12, of Woodbridge, Anthony Testa, 8, of Metuchen, Sohil Parmar, 8, of Metuchen, and Leo Zhao, 9, of North Brunswick, launch their rockets at Camp Middlesex at Middlesex County College in Edison on Thursday. More...
Ordinance imposes extra zoning restrictions on tract to allay concerns

W hile acknowledging that the measure is far from ideal, the Edison Township Council nonetheless unanimously voted to approve the redevelopment plan for an 11- acre project area along Jackson Avenue during its regular July 9 meeting. More...


Zoning Board concerned that firetrucks could have trouble with access

While everyone else is enjoying the summer, Metuchen officials are poring over architectural and landscaping plans and meeting with engineers and Nicholas J. Netta, the chief architect of a proposed 12-unit townhouse development on Amboy Avenue. More...


Above: Eric Harper portrays the boastful Gaston in the scene "The Tavern" at the dress rehearsal for "Beauty and the Beast," a production of Middlesex County's Plays in the Park at Roosevelt Park in Edison on Friday. Top right: The Beast, portrayed by George A. Williams, sings "How Long Must This Go... More...


EDISON - Does anyone need a new horse trailer? Or some extra VHS tapes? Anyone? Anyone? Edison Township's selling them, as well as a number of other items, through an Internet site catering specifically to municipal governments called GovDeals. More...


After 24 years as owner of the Variety Village, Nick Ferrara said goodbye to what borough residents said was the place to go in downtown Metuchen for those little last-minute or hard-to-find items. "Nick was the only one who had American flags left on 9/11," said Mike Mastropietro, who said he ha... More...


Metuchen High School's class of 1978 will hold a reunion on Saturday, Oct. 4, 7- 11 p.m. at The Clarion Hotel, soon to be renamed The Crowne Plaza Hotel, in Edison on Route 27 south. The Metuchen Country Fair will be held the same day. More...
In a time when headlines scream "Fuel prices up 200 percent," "Healthcare costs up 6-8 percent." "Inflation causing skyrocketing food and utility bills across New Jersey," sadly, Mayor Choi continues to spend local tax money like a drunken sailor. More...
According to a memo from the Edison Township Clerk's Office, the ruling from Township Attorney Jeff Lehrer that an ordinance can pass with a tie vote "may have been flawed." Consequently, a revote is set to take place at a future meeting. More...
Red State/Blue State
A political discussion between Red State conservative Dave Simpson - a former reporter, editor, publisher and columnist - and Greg Bean, Blue Stater and executive editor of Greater Media Newspapers. Dear Greg: There's a new book out that you really need to read, Old Pal. More...
Mr. Kleinberg, 76, died July 9, 2008. Born in the Bronx, N.Y., he lived in Monmouth County and in Edison for 30 years before moving to Cranford in 2006. Mr. Kleinberg was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War. He was a stock trader for over 40 years until his retirement from RF Lafferty, New ... More...
St. Joseph's Steve Loshiavo applies the tag to Old Bridge's Andrew Chaifetz trying to steal second base during a junior division American Legion baseball game at Phillips Park in Old Bridge. JEFF GRANIT staff More...