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Community Bulletin Board: Middlesex County: Oct. 12
New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No medical background necessary. Volunteers should be outgoing to provide friendly customer service, be able to perform tasks as needed and must provide proof of COVID Vaccination prior to volunteering. Must have transportation. All training is provided including additional precautions for the safety of our team and blood donors. For additional information call or text Sharon Zetts, manager of NJBS Volunteer Services at 732-850-8906 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Thursday.
Local fire departments to hold open houses as part of National Fire Prevention Week
Only one of every three American households have actually developed and practiced a home fire escape plan, according to a National Fire Protection Association survey. One-third of American households who made an estimate thought they would have at least six minutes before a fire in their home would become life-threatening — and only 8% said their first thought on hearing a smoke alarm would be to get out, according to the survey.
County Corner: Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month is from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 and celebrates the history, culture, and contributions of Americans of Hispanic ancestry. National Hispanic Heritage Month started out as just one week when it was signed into law by President Lyndon Johnson in 1968. It was changed to one month in 1988 by President Ronald Reagan, starting on Sept. 15. The date was chosen because it coincides with the Independence Day celebrations of several Latin American nations.
Ten vie for three, three-year seats available for Edison Board of Education
EDISON – The November ballot will see 10 candidates, including three incumbents and one former board member. They are running for the three, three-year seats available on the Edison Board of Education. Incumbents Xiaohun “Shannon” Peng, Shivi Prasad-Madhukar and Kevin Hajduk will face former Board of Education member Joseph...
Democrats face Republican challengers for seats on Metuchen Borough Council in November election
METUCHEN – The November ballot will see a longtime councilwoman and three newcomers vie for two, three-year terms on the Metuchen Borough Council. Democratic incumbent Dorothy Rasmussen is seeking her fifth term. She is joined by Lisa Hyman on the Democratic ticket, who is seeking her first term. Republican...
Community Bulletin Board: Middlesex County: Oct. 5
New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No medical background necessary. Volunteers should be outgoing to provide friendly customer service, be able to perform tasks as needed and must provide proof of COVID Vaccination prior to volunteering. Must have transportation. All training is provided including additional precautions for the safety of our team and blood donors. For additional information call or text Sharon Zetts, manager of NJBS Volunteer Services at 732-850-8906 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Thursday.
Edgar Middle School is first school in Metuchen to earn distinction of National Blue Ribbon School
METUCHEN – Edgar Middle School is the first school in Metuchen to earn the distinction of being a National Blue Ribbon School. And school officials can’t wait to celebrate. “The National Blue Ribbon Award has never before been awarded to Edgar Middle School (EMS) or any other Metuchen...
Gov. James J. Florio remembered for champion efforts in environment, safety
Local dignitaries, leaders remember former Gov. James J. Florio, whose time in office saw a wide variety of initiatives, many of which led to significant changes in New Jersey public policy and governance. Florio passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sept. 25. He was 85. “Gov. Florio was...
Community Bulletin Board: Middlesex County: Sept. 28
New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No medical background necessary. Volunteers should be outgoing to provide friendly customer service, be able to perform tasks as needed and must provide proof of COVID Vaccination prior to volunteering. Must have transportation. All training is provided including additional precautions for the safety of our team and blood donors. For additional information call or text Sharon Zetts, manager of NJBS Volunteer Services at 732-850-8906 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Thursday.
State announces plan to install EV charging stations at parks, forests
New Jersey state parks are among the latest recipients of funding to install electric vehicle charging infrastructure, giving visitors the opportunity to appreciate and protect the environment while quietly charging their vehicles during outings, Commissioner of Environmental Protection Shawn M. LaTourette announced. In March, the New Jersey Board of Public...
Edison Housing Authority’s Back-2-School event a success; 300 backpacks provided
EDISON – More than 300 families came out to celebrate and prepare for the new 2022-23 school year at a festive Back-2-School event hosted by the Edison Housing Authority. The special family fun day in August offered residents of all ages from the Julius Engel Gardens and Robert E. Holmes Gardens communities an opportunity to enjoy live music, tasty food, and giveaways including the distribution of hundreds of free backpacks filled with school supplies, according to a press release through the Edison Housing Authority on Sept. 19.
Metuchen’s St. Francis celebrating 40 years in diocese with inaugural Feast
METUCHEN – The public is invited to the inaugural Feast of Saint Francis Cathedral, an Italian street fair with a Metuchen twist. The event will run from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Oct. 2 at the Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi Campus, 548 Main St. “It has long...
Sayreville Borough Council members voice opposition to proposed Keasbey Power Plant
SAYREVILLE – Amid debate, members of the Sayreville Borough Council have officially voiced opposition to a proposed gas-fired power plant in Woodbridge. The council voted 4-2 to pass a resolution opposing the construction of the Competitive Power Ventures (CPV) Keasbey Power Plant in nearby Keasbey, a section of Woodbridge Township, at a meeting on Sept. 12.
Metuchen police investigate rash of catalytic converter thefts
METUCHEN – The borough is experiencing a rash in catalytic converter thefts from vehicles. Three catalytic converter thefts from parked vehicles were reported stolen on Woodbridge Avenue and Beechwood Avenue, Newman Street and Rose Street and Halsey Street from Sept. 9-12, according to police. The catalytic converter is an...
Edison VFW hosts inaugural 5K race to benefit veterans
EDISON – A community of runners from across New Jersey arrived at the Veteran of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 3117 ready to race. The post held its first 5K run/walk Sept. 17 to benefit the New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home at Menlo Park. The course took participants in a loop from National Road to Brunswick Avenue to Post 3117.
Community Bulletin Board: Middlesex County: Sept. 21
Due to the national formula shortage, CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Middlesex County is holding a baby formula drive. Those wishing to donate can drop off baby formula Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; or email Lauren Sikora at laurens@casaofmiddlesexcounty.org to make alternate arrangements. The office is located at 77 Church St., New Brunswick.
Martin Spritzer Fund: Raising awareness for equity, civil rights and anti-racism
METUCHEN – Martin Spritzer never stopped caring for the underserved. At 92 when it was ultimately his time to go, Spritzer’s son Evan, said he only wanted to talk about two things – “How could there be a legacy for Metuchen, Edison race relations? How could it be extended into the future?”
New Brunswick man charged in alleged fatal stabbing of Edison man
NEW BRUNSWICK – A New Brunswick man has been charged in connection with the fatal stabbing of an Edison man on Throop Avenue, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Director Anthony A. Caputo of the New Brunswick Police Department. Rahmaad Howard, 34, was charged with one count...
Monmouth County Grand Jury indicts Edison man for allegedly killing his ex-girlfriend
FREEHOLD – A Monmouth County Grand Jury returned a two-count indictment against an Edison Township man who was found in Atlantic Highlands with the body of his former girlfriend in the back of his vehicle in June, according to Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey. Jordan J. Vilcatoma-Correjo, 28,...
Community Bulletin Board: Middlesex County: Sept. 14
Due to the national formula shortage, CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Middlesex County is holding a baby formula drive. Those wishing to donate can drop off baby formula Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; or email Lauren Sikora at laurens@casaofmiddlesexcounty.org to make alternate arrangements. The office is located at 77 Church St., New Brunswick.
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