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November 1, 2024

EDISON - Middlesex College and Rutgers–New Brunswick have signed an agreement offering students the opportunity to pursue a bachelor’s degree at Rutgers after they complete an associate degree at Middlesex College.Officials at the schools gathered at an event Thursday on the Edison Campus of ...

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EDISON, NJ - The two Stop & Shops in Edison Township have officially closed their doors. The locations at 1083 Inman Ave. and 1049 US Highway 1 South are two of the ten locations in New Jersey closing due to “underperformance,” according to the company.The company announced in July it would be ...

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EDISON, NJ—The township has announced the winners of its annual Halloween House Decoration Contest. According to the township, the winners received gift cards to various businesses in the area. The winners are as follows:First Place - 20 Dayton RoadSecond Place - 137 Morris AvenueThird Place - 66 ...

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NEW BRUNSWICK – An 18-year-old Rutgers-New Brunswick student is facing charges after he allegedly used his cellphone to record other students while they were in the shower.Michael Williams, of Philadelphia, has been charged with three counts of third-degree invasion of privacy and one count of ...

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EDISON, NJ - The board of education has voted down a resolution to repeal a state policy regarding how staff and administration address transgender students. Parents, students, and members of the community spoke out in support of the policy at Tuesday's board meeting. In September, the board had ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs of New Jersey will NJ will host a Distinguished Service Medal Ceremony for Technical Sergeant Philip Streczyk, E Company, 2nd Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment 1st Infantry Division US Army, World War II, at East Brunswick's VFW ...

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EDISON, NJ - The Chamber of Commerce and Optimum Business have founded the ‘Lifting Up Small Businesses in Edison, NJ Grant Program,’ to provide twenty small local businesses with a $5,000 grant. Applications are now available and must be submitted by Friday, December 6. The application can be ...

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TRENTON, NJ —  A state grand jury did not file criminal charges against two Cranford police officers involved in the Dec. 28, 2023 fatal shooting of a Perth Amboy man on a Garden State Parkway exit ramp in Woodbridge Township.NJ Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced the grand jury decision ...

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NEW BRUNSWICK – Glen Burtnik is talking from his yard in Asbury Park, using words like humbling to describe his emotions about being included in a mural honoring recording legends who have graced the State Theatre New Jersey stage.He was ticking off the names of some of the other musicians who are ...

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EDISON, NJ - The township and county officials held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday for the completion of safety enhancements at the Oak Tree and Warwick Road intersection, according to a press release. The county says these improvements aim to enhance safety for pedestrians and drivers. “I ...

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EDISON, NJ - The township is currently accepting retail and food vendor applications for their upcoming Winter Wonderland and Tree Lighting Ceremony. Applications must be submitted by Friday, November 29. The event will be held on Saturday, December 7, from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Lake Papaianni. To ...

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WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Feeding less-fortunate people and families is a concern that crosses political, cultural and socioeconomic boundaries.That’s the reason, for almost two decades, the “Cast-A-Can When You Cast Your Vote” food drive has become a successful election-season, charitable hallmark in this ...

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NEW JERSEY — Step aside “Happy Gilmore. Here comes “The Boss.”An upcoming movie about Bruce Springsteen’s early career means amateur actors from the Garden State have more shots to be paid “extras.”Manhattan-based Grant Wilfley Casting has announced calls for “1980s type” extras for an upcoming ...

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EDISON, NJ - The township has issued a freeze warning on Monday from 2:00 AM to 9:00 AM, according to a recent nixle alert. Temperatures are expected to drop to subfreezing temperatures as low as 35 Degrees Fahrenheit.The National Weather Service has issued similar freeze warnings across New ...

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NEW BRUNSWICK – The granddaughter of Rutgers alumnus Paul Robeson said she hopes a new mural will educate further generations about her grandfather’s legacy and inspire others to be vocal in support of worthy causes.“For me, the most important thing is our responsibility is to live his legacy — ...

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MIDDLESEX COUNTY — If you are registered to vote in any of Middlesex County’s 25 towns, you can cast your ballots starting on Saturday as New Jersey begins “early in-person voting” for the 2024 General Election.Early in-person voting is available at ten Middlesex County locations starting Saturday, ...

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EDISON, NJ - The third annual Diwali Festival will take place at Papaianni Park on Saturday from 12:00 PM to 9:30 PM. Attendees will be treated to bollywood dances, a kid’s zone, food, retail vendors, and more. To see the full schedule of events, click here.This event is free and open to the ...

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EDISON, NJ - The Division of Fire will not be issuing any permits for bonfires, open burning, or fireworks until further notice due to the ongoing declared drought in New Jersey. The township says this decision is essential to ensure the safety of our residents during this time. The State recently ...

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Haga clic aquí para leer esta historia en inglésNEW BRUNSWICK – Ernest Connor had just placed his pickax at his feet on Wednesday so he could wipe the sweat from his brow, when a woman in a slow-moving silver SUV rolled down her window.“I can’t wait to see what it looks like when it’s done,” she ...

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EDISON, NJ - The New Jersey State Commission of Investigation (NJSCI) has highlighted Edison Township as a model for combating illegal massage parlors, often used for human trafficking and prostitution. The NJSCI recently published a report on Human Trafficking Activity in the Massage and Bodywork ...

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WOODBRIDGE, NJ — People in Colonia are raising money to help two Taylor Terrace families who lost everything in a devastating Oct. 14th fire at their neighborhood homes.A windswept blaze apparently began at 28 Taylor Terrace, spreading to nearby 32 Taylor Terrace, where one man was living. The fire ...

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EDISON, NJ - Scammers have reportedly been calling residents pretending to be Edison Police Officers, the department said on Facebook. Police say some residents have been getting phone calls requesting money from their (732) 248-7400 phone number.These scams involve a request for bail money, ...

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EDISON, NJ — A former Edison middle school teacher has been sentenced to nine and a half years in prison for possession of child pornography and stalking, according to court documents. Julius Coaccioli, age 55, from Woodbridge, was a teacher at Woodrow Wilson Middle School until his initial arrest ...

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TRENTON, NJ — The Assembly Education Committee passed a bill on Monday to require most public schools to provide sunscreen or sun-protective clothing for students at school events.“One blistering sunburn in childhood or adolescence can more than double a person’s chances of developing melanoma ...

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EDISON, NJ—The township will host its third annual Diwali Festival at Papaianni Park on Saturday from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. "The Diwali Festival is a celebration that brings our community together in harmony. It is anhonor to once again host this ...

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EDISON, NJ — Gov. Phil Murphy came to the Edison Municipal Complex to sign into law new measures that impose harsher penalties on people convicted of home invasions and burglaries.The governor’s choice to come to Edison is because Mayor Sam Joshi and veteran Police Chief Thomas Bryan have advocated ...

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SAYREVILLE, NJ – A jury in New Brunswick has convicted a Barnegat man of kidnapping, sexually assaulting and killing a Sayreville War Memorial High School student in 1999.The jury determined that Bruce Cymanski, 52, was guilty of killing Nancy Noga. She did not come home on Jan. 7, 1999, after ...

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NEWARK, NJ - Singer Ali Berke, also known as Ali the Anthem Girl, is adding Prudential Center in Newark to her list of sporting venues at which she has performed.Berke will sing the national anthem on Saturday when the New Jersey Devils take on the Washington Capitals. She has already performed at ...

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EDISON, NJ - The township will host their annual Trunk or Treat at Lake Papaianni on Saturday from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM. This annual event is presented by the Police, Fire, Public Works, and Recreation departments.This family-friendly event is free and open to the public. Attendees will be treated ...

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EDISON, NJ - On Tuesday, the township unveiled the new Recycling Center, located at 745 New Durham Road. The project was completed as part of a capital improvement project, according to Mayor Sam Joshi."Our new Recycling Center being opened is a great milestone for all of our residents,” Joshi said ...

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