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Junebug ArtFest

Towns seek to recoup $246M in local court fees

Cicadas singing across Middlesex County

Officers mourn death of police K-9

Remodeling a kitchen

Determining if you need cataract surgery

Choosing an assisted living community

Choosing a chiropractor

Choosing a dog trainer

Choosing a podiatrist

Towns seek to recoup $246M in local court fees

By KEITH HEUMILLER
Staff Writer

Unpaid municipal court fines and fees have become a $246 million problem in New Jersey, and towns throughout the state are turning to collection agencies to bring in some of that money. More...

Edison may limit number of taxi licenses in town, increase fees

By KATHY CHANG

EDISON — The Township Council is looking at amending its ordinance regarding the licensing and operation of taxicabs. More...

Rabid cat in Metuchen prompts warning

METUCHEN — A cat tested positive for rabies in the borough, according to the Middlesex County Office of Health Services on June 13. The cat was found in the vicinity of Amboy Avenue and Voorhees Place. More...

Determining if you need cataract surgery

What is a cataract? The lens of the eye is normally a clear, transparent structure that is located just behind your pupil. Every eye has a lens, just like every camera has a lens. The lens of the eye focuses incoming light onto the retina. More...

Choosing a chiropractor

What is a chiropractor? Chiropractors are well-trained doctors specializing in the structure and function of the spine and joints of the body. More...

Choosing a podiatrist

A podiatrist, D.P.M., doctor of podiatric medicine, is the only health care professional whose total training focuses on the foot, ankle and related body systems. More...

Edison, Metuchen home to 100 years of cross-country travel

By JESSICA D’AMICO

Edison and Metuchen will see increased traffic of the welcomed variety this week from what could be termed the mother of all road trips. More...

Edison to hire six new police officers

By KATHY CHANG
Staff Writer

EDISON — Come July, the Edison Police Department will have six new police officers. Township officials are currently arranging an advertisement to recruit candidates for the positions. More...

Edison resident says there is such a thing as bad publicity

By KATHY CHANG
Staff Writer

EDISON — People in Florida are wondering what is going on in Edison. That is what resident Walt Shneer told the Township Council at a June 12 meeting. “I’m not making this up,” he said. More...

Plays-in-the-Park to present ‘Les Misérables’

By AMY ROSEN
Staff Writer

Plays-in-the-Park will kick off its 2013 season with the Tony Award-winning musical “Les Misérables.” More...

Middlesex County ranks high in child well-being survey

Middlesex County ranked fifth in the Kids Count survey conducted by Advocates for Children of New Jersey. More...

Hypnosis workshops for smoking cessation

The Hypnosis Counseling Center, with offices in Bloomfield, Flemington and Princeton, will present a set of workshops June 25 for smoking cessation, weight loss and tuning at Middlesex County College, 2600 Woodbridge Ave., Edison. More...

Torah readers will be honored at luncheon

Congregation Neve Shalom of Metuchen will honor its Torah readers on Shabbat morning, June 22, at a free luncheon following the 9:30 a.m. service. More...

Children learn about township’s namesake

By REGINA YORKGITIS
Staff Writer

Travelers from around the world come to Edison to visit a small museum at 37 Christie St. More...

Columns

GUEST COLUMN

Lautenberg: an environmental hero

. ROBERT SPIEGEL

I am writing to express my deepest condolences and sadness for the passing of the Honorable U.S. Sen. Frank Lautenberg. While Sen. More...

Q&A

Jack of all trades

with Sharon Peters

Q: We’ve taken up backcountry hiking and camping, often requiring travel on wet, rutted dirt roads to get to the trails. More...

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Schools

Fords schoolteacher was ‘friend to everybody’

By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent

WOODBRIDGE — The community of Our Lady of Peace School, Fords, came together June 5 for a teary-eyed prayer service in honor of teacher Carol McCurdy, who passed away in February 2012. More...

Two local teachers nominated for Grammy educator award

By KATHY CHANG
Staff Writer

The band directors at two local high schools have been selected as quarterfinalists for the first-ever Music Educator Award, which will be presented by The Recording Academy and the Grammy Foundation. More...

MCC honored for Sandy support

Middlesex County College (MCC) was presented with a Hurricane Sandy Relief Award at the Edison Chamber of Commerce Awards Gala on June 4. More...

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Business

BUSINESS BRIEFS

Fire N Ice Lounge, 85 Lafayette Road, Fords, will hold Sunday night karaoke from 9 p.m. to midnight during the month of June. The evenings will include $1 hookah specials and $2 domestic beers to accompany all-night karaoke. More...

Apply for MCAR Realtors Care Day; applications due June 28

Do you or someone you know have a home that needs sprucing up? If so, encourage them to apply for Realtor Care Day. More...

The George taps into rental demand with more than 40 percent of its residences leased

New 14-story building attracts renters with upscale homes, modern amenities and downtown location S trong demand for new luxury rental residences and the growing appeal of downtown New Brunswick as a dynamic residential destination have led to a succ More...

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Edison mayor, chief move to fix ‘broken’ police dept.

By JACK MURTHA & KATHY CHANG
Staff Writers

I s politics at the root of ongoing problems in the Edison Police Department? Sal Della Fave, president of the Policemen’s Benevolent Association Local 75, seems to think so. More...

Junebug ArtFest

Dancers from Ms. Doreen’s “Fabulous Feet” School of Dance become airborne during their June 14 performance on the main stage at the in downtown Metuchen. More...

Cicadas singing across Middlesex County

By JESSICA D’AMICO
Staff Writer

I t’s almost like the life of a rock star who lives dangerously — singing loudly, mating and dying young. But these wild and short-lived beings are not as celebrated as their famed counterparts. More...

Officers mourn death of police K-9

EDISON — The Edison Police Department is mourning the loss of Koda, a member of its K-9 division. Koda was an 8-year-old German shepherd that served as part of the Edison Police Department since 2006. More...

Remodeling a kitchen

If you have ever had even one party you know: The kitchen is the most important room in your house. That is where all the guests congregate. The kitchen is also where the most homework is done, and where important family meetings are held. More...

Choosing an assisted living community

It is vital for your family member that you spend a considerable amount of time researching the assisted living community before you send them to the home. More...

Choosing a dog trainer

We Americans love animals; however, we know little about them. We are used to convenience and short cuts. We also believe there’s a perfect dog for everyone. More...

Choosing custom-built cabinets

The biggest myth about custom built cabinets and cabinetry is, well, who can afford them? Though pricing can go from affordable to astronomical, anyone looking for custom built cabinets can get what they want without busting the bank. More...

Just dance

Tilak Daga, 18, of East Brunswick, who was born with Down syndrome, competed in a contest in May with the Kaye Lynn Dance Studio, located in Edison and Milltown. More...

Summer programs available at library

There are a few remaining openings for free summer programs at the Metuchen Public Library. The programs are for high school students who are Metuchen residents: More...

Produce, inner peace available at weekly farmers market

By JESSICA D’AMICO

The resurgence of farmers markets in a variety of towns across the state seem to signify a growing move toward better health. More...

Teens crowned champions for charitable works

METUCHEN — Students at Metuchen High School (MHS) have emerged as champions, but the real winners are the children they worked to help. More...

Woodbridge chamber changes with the times

By JACK MURTHA
Staff Writer

For nearly 50 years, the Woodbridge Metro Chamber of Commerce has synced local businesses to the pulse of the community. More...

Superior Court judge suspended following hindering charge

By JENNIFER AMATO
Staff Writer

Middlesex County Superior Court Judge Carlia Brady has been suspended without pay following charges that she hindered the apprehension of a known fugitive. More...

JCC to take trip to Barnes Foundation

The Jewish Community Center (JCC) of Middlesex County, 1775 Oak Tree Road, Edison, will host a trip to the Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia, Pa., on June 27. The bus will leave at 8:45 a.m. More...

Festive foot work

Clad in white tutus, the ballerinas from Ms. Doreen’s “Fabulous Feet” School of Dance helped to brighten the gray skies that threatened the opening night of the Junebug ArtFest on June 14 in Metuchen (clockwise, from top). More...

Finding the best deals on used cars

Used vehicle prices remain high, so it pays to shop around for the best deal. But how far are you willing to drive to find a bargain?

By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features

The good news for new-car shoppers is that resale values remain strong, meaning they’ll get more money for their existing rides in trade. More...

Bulletin Board

Pasta dinner fundraiser scheduled for June 21

A pasta dinner fundraiser to help battle Hodgkin lymphoma will be held June 21 in Woodbridge Township. The dinner, dubbed “Support for Stephanie,” will be held from 5-8 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus, 116 Grand St., Iselin. More...

Raconteur Radio to stage ‘Jaws’ play

Movie enthusiasts can kick off the summer with Raconteur Radio as they present their interpretation of the favorite beachside blockbuster “Jaws: A Staged Radio Play” on June 21. More...

Tickets available for Designer Bag Bingo

The Edison Boys Baseball League will hold a Designer Bag Bingo fundraiser on June 20 at the Pines Manor, Edison. Doors will open at 6 p.m. Admission tickets cost $40. More...

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Letters

Edison library offers online services

I n the June 5 issue of the Sentinel, Sondra Flite, president of Friends of the Metuchen Library, announced that the Metuchen Public Library now offers cardholders access to the excellent Mango online language learning system, but added that they cou More...

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