Author: KATHY CHANG, Managing Editor
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Radiological testing at Colonia High School finds ‘no cause-and-effect’ of those diagnosed with brain tumors
WOODBRIDGE – Levels of radiation in and around Colonia High School were found to be “consistent with typical background levels of radiation found in New Jersey” and no further testing is warranted. That is the conclusion federal, state, county and township officials concluded after weeks of radiological testing inside and outside of school grounds in…
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Memorial Day parades, ceremonies planned throughout Middlesex County
Memorial Day services will be held throughout Middlesex County East Brunswick The annual Memorial Day observance begins at 1 p.m. on May 29 at Veterans Park at the East Brunswick Municipal Complex, 1 Jean Walling Civic Center Drive, with a flag raising, presentation of wreaths, dedication of veteran tribute pavers and a mini-patriotic concert. Participating…
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School superintendent search underway in Monroe with pool of 18 candidates; public continues to question business administrator suspension
MONROE – A search for the next school superintendent is underway with a pool of 18 candidates. With intentions to “engage our community and foster inclusion” in the “single most important decisions a BOE is tasked with,” the Board of Education (BOE) is expected to send out a survey to the public early next week…
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Old Bridge increases minimum pay rate for voluntary extra duty assignments for police officers
OLD BRIDGE – Increasing the pay rate for extra duty, or road job, assignments for police officers is the “fair and equitable” thing to do. That is what Mayor Owen Henry said of the change in pay rate, which he said would benefit many of the younger officers in the department. “As we know we…
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Grant funds to help replace Kahn’s Bridge Crossing in Metuchen included in 2022 municipal budget
METUCHEN – The replacement of the Kahn’s Bridge Crossing, which connects Graham Avenue across the Middlesex Greenway trail gap, is on the horizon. Included in the calendar year 2022 Metuchen municipal budget, which was introduced at a meeting on May 9, are grant funds to replace the bridge crossing, which has been closed since early…
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Edison Arts Society continues to beautify the township with unveiling of gazebo at Papaianni Park
EDISON – From outdoor concerts to weddings, the newly installed gazebo at Papaianni Park expects to become a “landmark for decades to come.” That is what Mayor Sam Joshi said he envisions as the Edison Arts Society (EAS), a non-profit organization, celebrated the unveiling of the gazebo on May 18. The gazebo complements the sculpture…
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Milltown mayor remembered for making strides in women’s politics
MILLTOWN – Gloria Bradford was decades ahead of her time. She was the first woman to run for and elected to the Milltown Council; the first woman elected as mayor of Milltown; and the longest serving mayor in the borough’s history, serving 13 years from 1999 to 2012. “It was no easy feat,” recalled Former…
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Plans for new community building on Laurence Harbor beach waterfront are underway
OLD BRIDGE – A new community building is envisioned for the Laurence Harbor beach waterfront with exterior bathrooms for beachgoers. “This is a bold project that we are undertaking … we’re committed,” Mayor Owen Henry said. “The existing community center building has served its purpose. It’s time for grand construction, something that the township hasn’t…
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Eric LeGrand Coffee House opening is ‘proud papa’ moment for Rutgers Football Coach Greg Schiano
WOODBRIDGE – Like the sign said inside the Eric Legrand Coffee House: “It’s bean worth the wait.” With much fanfare, Eric LeGrand, with his mother Karen by his side, officially opened his brick-and-mortar operation at 10 Green St. on May 14 with the village that essentially carried him from the age of 5 growing up…
