Author: KATHY CHANG, Managing Editor
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Metuchen police chief set to retire June 1; new police chief lifelong resident of the borough
METUCHEN – Come June 1, the Borough of Metuchen will say goodbye to the “chief of the chiefs” and welcome a new police chief to the role, who council members said “personifies community policing” at its best. The Borough Council approved a resolution to appoint Arthur M. Flaherty Sr. to the top role at a…
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Construction on Old Bridge Golf Club at Rose and Lambertson begins; miniature golf portion expected to open next spring
OLD BRIDGE – Come next spring, the township will open its very own golf course – Old Bridge Golf Club at Rose and Lambertson. “It’s a project that has been talked about for decades,” Mayor Owen Henry said. “Land was acquired 30 years ago to have a golf course in town. [Previous administrations] got close…
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Increase in school state aid to provide tax relief in Edison
EDISON – The $11.76 million increase in state aid brings the Edison Township Public School District almost to full adequacy with New Jersey’s school funding formula. And just like last year, the Board of Education (BOE) has committed the state aid funds to provide tax relief to the community, according to Schools Superintendent Bernard Bragen.…
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Increase in school state aid, ratables allow Monroe to propose tax decrease second year in a row
MONROE – The preliminary Monroe Township school budget for the 2022-23 year continues to “meet the needs” of personnel, instruction, resources and transportation, according to Assistant Schools Superintendent Adam Layman. The Monroe Board of Education (BOE) approved the tentative $146.77 million budget at a meeting on March 15, to fund the operation of the school…
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State aid increases expected for Edison, Metuchen and Woodbridge public school districts
State aid will increase for public school districts in Edison, Metuchen and Woodbridge. The state’s proposed $19.2 billion for New Jersey pre-K to 12 schools for the Fiscal Year 2023 budget adds $649.8 million in K-12 formula aid to continue implementing the seven-year phase in to fully fund New Jersey’s school funding formula set forth…
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Democrat will fill Old Bridge Ward 4 council seat
OLD BRIDGE – A current Board of Education member will soon transition daises. Jill DeCaro, a Democrat, with 838 votes or 54.74%, defeated Republican incumbent Mark Razzoli, who received 693 votes or 45.26%, in a special do-over election on March 22, which determined the outcome for the Ward 4 council seat in Old Bridge. Out…
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Edison purchasing former proposed warehouse site in Silverlake; developer moves away from controversial townhomes on former Charlie Brown’s site
EDISON – Last July, neighbors on opposite ends of the township unified with rallies to just say “no” to two proposed development projects, which they called “inappropriate,” “destructive” and even “criminal” if built in their neighborhoods. Almost a year later, their rallying cries have essentially been heard. The township is in the process of purchasing…
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New Brunswick man charged with DWI after car strikes pole, porch in Milltown; driver suffers minor injuries, no one in residence hurt
MILLTOWN – A 24-year-old New Brunswick man has been charged with driving while intoxicated after allegedly driving into a utility pole and porch of a North Main Street residence over the weekend, according to Police Chief Brian Knelle. The incident occurred around 4 a.m. on March 19. The man, who was the only occupant in…
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Candle fundraiser supports Ukraine community in Old Bridge and beyond
OLD BRIDGE – The recent events in Ukraine prompted two Old Bridge High School teachers to “help in any capacity” that they could. “We have many students who immigrated from Ukraine over the last few years,” teacher Brittany Fuentes said. “Their families, friends, and loved ones are still currently living there.” Fuentes and Nicole Engebos,…
