Author: KATHY CHANG, Managing Editor
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Common calendar, Packet papers, Sept. 15
Ongoing Free tours of the Wyckoff-Garretson House & Museum, which dates back to 1730, will be held the second Sunday of every month, through October. Docent-led tours are held from 1-4 p.m. at the house, 215 South Middlebush Road, Somerset. For more information, visit themeadowsfoundation.org The Burlington County Farmers Market enters…
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Old Bridge remembers: ‘Need to get back to the unity of Sept. 12, 2001’
OLD BRIDGE – With moments of silence and reflection, the township commemorated the events of Sept. 11, 2001. “Twenty-one years ago, our nation was attacked by those who sought to end our freedom and our way of life,” Mayor Owen Henry said. “Many men and woman earned a title of hero that day. In New…
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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 [email protected] to make alternate arrangements. The office is…
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Edison takes ‘a pause’ to reflect on Sept. 11, 2001
EDISON – It began as just an ordinary morning on Sept. 11, 2001. Police Chief Thomas Bryan, who was an officer in Internal Affairs at the time with the Edison Police Department (EPD), was talking to a friend on his way to work. Council President Joseph Coyle was at work. Council Vice President Joyce Ship-Freeman…
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Middlesex commissioner director calls on Sayreville Democratic chairman to resign from position, boards after alleged bribery charges
SAYREVILLE – Middlesex County Board of Commissioners Director Ronald G. Rios has called on the chairman of the Sayreville Borough Democratic Organization to resign from his position, as well as the many boards he is currently affiliated with after he was alleged to have accepted “several thousands of dollars” in bribes. “We are deeply troubled…
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Edison hires its first two female firefighters
EDISON – It was a historic moment as Edison Township not only hired its largest class of firefighters, but also its first two female firefighters. “We want to make sure Edison is safe and also an inclusive community and that’s what we’re striving for every day,” Mayor Sam Joshi said. The swearing-in for the class…
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North Brunswick woman participates in cross-country bike ride to raise money for cancer research, honor her late mom
NORTH BRUNSWICK – When Shruthi Kumar’s mom was diagnosed with lung cancer, she was at the age where she couldn’t really comprehend what that meant. She was around 11 years old. She grew up in Bangalore, India and remembers her mom, Shantha, had surgery. At the time, her family was focused on caring for her…
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Common calendar, Packet papers, Sept. 8
Ongoing Free tours of the Wyckoff-Garretson House & Museum, which dates back to 1730, will be held the second Sunday of every month, through October. Docent-led tours are held from 1-4 p.m. at the house, 215 South Middlebush Road, Somerset. For more information, visit themeadowsfoundation.org The Burlington County Farmers Market enters…
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Community Bulletin Board: Middlesex County: Sept. 7
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 [email protected] to make alternate arrangements. The office is…
