J.P. Stevens H.S. robotics team preps for competition

BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer
At one point during the J.P. Stevens High School robotics team's practice on Oct. 24, students had to fetch metal fans from a back room and begin running them. This was because they were concerned that they might inadvertently set off the fire alarm.
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Police hope to keep attendance up with guest speakers BY ENID WEISS Correspondent
Borough authorities announced that more than 45 people have volunteered to participate in Metuchen's new Neighborhood Watch Program. The volunteers were organized at a meeting in the high school cafeteria in September, and still more people contact the police daily to sign up. More...
Settlement from landfill firm going to grants for Middlesex environmental groups

BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer
Environmental groups across Middlesex County will be receiving additional funds as a $140,000 settlement awarded to the Edison Wetlands Association from landfill firm Edgeboro Disposal will be distributed among 14 different organizations for various projects. More...
Bill would expand criminal checks of school employees
BY LAUREN MORTENSON Correspondent
The New Jersey Senate unanimously passed a bill last week that will revise the current background check requirements for all school employees who come in contact with students. Sponsored by Sens. Loretta Weinberg, Barbara Buono and Shirley K. More...