Author: KATHY CHANG, Managing Editor
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East Brunswick police charge three Elizabeth men for alleged shoplifting at Loehmann’s Shopping Plaza
EAST BRUNSWICK. – Police were able to apprehend three Elizabeth men after short foot pursuits for allegedly shoplifting at the Ultra Beauty in the Loehmann’s Shopping Plaza, according to the East Brunswick Police Department. Police responded to the shopping plaza on Route 18 on a report of a “shoplifting in progress” at approximately 1:17 p.m.…
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Metuchen police charge two Jersey City men in alleged attempts to steal ATVs Thanksgiving night
METUCHEN – Police were able to apprehend two 22-year-old Jersey City men after a short foot chase for allegedly attempting to steal all-terrain vehicles, or ATVS, from a local business Thanksgiving night, according to the Metuchen Police Department. One other man has not yet been identified and is still at large, police said. Patrol was…
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Edison BOE appoints acting superintendent after Bragen departs ‘on his own’ terms
EDISON – There were essentially no hard feelings as Schools Superintendent Bernard F. Bragen Jr. served his last day overseeing the Edison Public School District Nov. 30. Bragen expressed his gratitude for the experience to serve his alma mater school district at his last Board of Education (BOE) meeting on Nov. 22. He is a…
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Common calendar, Packet papers, Dec. 1
Ongoing 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…
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Hillsborough Democratic Organization files motion in Somerset Superior Court for recount of unexpired Township Committee term
The Hillsborough Democratic Organization has filed a motion in Somerset Superior Court for a vote recount of the unexpired term for Hillsborough Township Committee that was on the ballot during the general election. Republican candidate Robert Britting, who currently serves in the seat, received 7,473 votes and Democratic candidate Erynn Murray has received 7,427 votes…
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Community Bulletin Board: Middlesex County: Nov. 29
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…
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Annual ‘Richard & Nola’ event provides more than 900 families with Thanksgiving meals
MONROE – MTN nonprofit organization’s 12th annual “Richard & Nola” event provided more than 900 families across New Jersey with Thanksgiving meals. Families gathered from Trenton to Paterson to receive a basket with all the essentials to make a proper dinner including a turkey at Old Ship of Zion Baptist Church in Monroe on Nov.…
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Metuchen School District’s bond referendum passes: Full-day kindergarten, improvements on horizon
The Middlesex County Clerk’s Office has finalized election results. Voters headed to the polls to decide on three referendum ballot questions, which Metuchen school officials said would essentially move the district forward for the next 20 to 30 years, during the general election on Nov. 8. Question 1 involved everything that is being physically constructed…
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Incumbent, two newcomers to fill school board seats in Old Bridge; creation of energy aggregation program on the horizon
The Middlesex County Clerk’s Office has finalized election results. There was a contested election for seats on the school board in Old Bridge and a public question to create an energy aggregation program during the general election Nov. 8. Old Bridge Board of Education – Three, three-year terms Candidate Jennifer D’Antuono received 6,194 votes, Candidate…
