Author: KATHY CHANG, Managing Editor
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Online, remote learning awaits public school students in wake of pandemic
Public schools in Edison, Metuchen and Woodbridge are taking necessary precautions and steps in wake of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Edison Schools Superintendent Bernard F. Bragen announced students will stay home on March 16. The district will use one of their inclement weather days as teachers will prepare for online learning, which will commence on…
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Old Bridge takes hard look at 24-hour business facilities
OLD BRIDGE – With more and more 24-hour businesses popping up, township officials in Old Bridge are taking steps to make sure there is a balance between business friendly and quality of life for residents. “Our current ordinance, we feel, does not guarantee the same quality of life that our residential residents experience when a…
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Century-old school buildings will be replaced with 21st-century facilities in Woodbridge
WOODBRIDGE – Within a two-year span, Woodbridge Township has made, and is making, moves to replace century-old school buildings with 21st-century facilities. Voters approved an $87 million bond referendum on March 10, which addresses the last three oldest school buildings in the district. The unofficial results, which include mail in ballots, are 2,560 “yes” votes…
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Pupils will participate in Sodexo Future Chefs Challenge
Elementary school students will use their culinary skills to reimagine their favorite lunch meals by creating original recipes in the 2020 Sodexo Future Chefs Challenge on March 28 at Old Bridge High School. Nine students from the Old Bridge School District’s 11 elementary schools will compete, beginning at 8 a.m. when they will prepare their…
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Edison BOE will explore next steps after referendum defeat
EDISON – The Edison Board of Education (BOE) plans to meet to explore the next steps after voters defeated what officials called “a much needed” $183.12 million bond referendum. Board President Ralph Errico expressed disappointment after the results came in on March 10. “I’m very disappointed in the results and more disappointed for our children…
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Crowds wore their best green to enjoy 47th annual St. Patrick’s Day parade in Woodbridge
WOODBRIDGE – Crowds wore their best green outfits and accessories to enjoy the 47th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Woodbridge. The Woodbridge American Irish Association’s parade kicked off at Woodbridge High School on March 8. Claire Curran-Miloscia served as grand marshal and Maureen Kelly-Jurgens served as parade chair. The association’s Irish Woman of the…
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Enjoy Celtic tunes and jazz at the Old Bridge Library in March
Celtic tunes and American jazz standards will fill the Old Bridge Library, 1 Old Bridge Plaza at the corner of Route 516 and Cottrell Road in the Municipal Center, Old Bridge in March. The Library’s Second Saturday Concert Series will feature jazz vocalist Ellen LaFurn, whose performance will feature standards from the Great American songbook…
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Edison Water Utility is up and running, responding to customers
EDISON – The re-established Edison Water Utility is “fully operational and responding to the needs of customers,” Mayor Thomas Lankey stated during the 29th annual State of Edison address. The mayor touched on the utility which launched on Jan. 1, six months after it was created from virtually nothing. As municipal officials continue to explore…
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Long-time Old Bridge police special officer remembered
OLD BRIDGE – William Hutcheon Sr. was a familiar, friendly face near the Old Bridge Ice Arena, directing traffic along Route 516. Hutcheon, 83, passed away at home on Feb. 18 surrounded by family and loved ones. Mayor Owen Henry said Hutcheon served as a special police officer with the Old Bridge Police Department for…
