Author: KATHY CHANG, Managing Editor
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Monroe Township Police Department swears in nine new officers, promotes two to sergeant; hires first Asian Indian officer
MONROE – The Monroe Township Police Department swore in its first police officer of Asian Indian descent. “I am extremely proud that Officer [Ritik] Bedi is choosing to serve the community in which he was raised,” Mayor Stephen Dalina said in a press release on March 16. “We are thankful for the many Asian Indian…
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Metuchen to enter into its first PILOT with Gulton Tract redevelopment; public meeting to discuss redevelopment March 24
METUCHEN – The borough will enter into its first PILOT, payment in lieu of taxes, with the redevelopment of the Gulton Tract, which essentially allows the borough to invest $20 million in borough infrastructure. “It includes everything from substantial money for our schools ($6 million), money to help renovate our library, which is badly needed,…
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Pandemic ‘silver lining’ for Temple Emanu-El move to JCC; Torah March to symbolize move
EDISON – The timing of the pandemic is the “silver lining” of what essentially brought two respectful groups of the Jewish community together. Temple Emanu-El (TEE), which has been at 100 James St. for 60 years, is gearing up to move to the Jewish Community Center (JCC) of Middlesex County at 1775 Oak Tree Road.…
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Crowds enjoy St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Woodbridge once again
WOODBRIDGE – Ahead of the 49th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Woodbridge, Charles Kenny, who served as grand marshal, predicted this year’s parade would be bigger than usual. And from the crowds that lined up in their best green to enjoy the Irish festivities that kicked off at Woodbridge High School on March 13,…
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Discussions for third referendum continue in Monroe; demographic study projects an additional 214 students in next five years
MONROE – As discussions for a referendum continue, Monroe Township Board of Education member Ken Chiarella said it is important for the board and administration to put forth a referendum with the greatest possibility of passing. “We have to have a referendum as inclusive as possible, but we also have to be mindful we haven’t…
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Special do-over election to determine outcome for Ward 4 council seat in Old Bridge
OLD BRIDGE – A special do-over election is set for March 22 to determine the outcome for the Ward 4 council seat in Old Bridge. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. at school locations in the ward, according to Township Clerk Kathryn Hutchinson. The four-year term has been vacant since Middlesex…
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Edison Job Corps recognizes members of the community; recalls efforts of late Middlesex County commissioner
EDISON – Recognizing those who have supported the Edison Job Corps Academy over the years, it was hard not to remember the efforts of the late Middlesex County Commissioner Kenneth Armwood, who passed away last year. “It was the aspirations of Kenny Armwood to make sure our young people were focused,” recalled Middlesex County Sheriff…
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Early morning phone call leads to multiple arrests in Edison
EDISON – It started with an early morning phone call to the Edison Police Department, which led to a search warrant and multiple arrests. A 34-year-old Edison male was on the other end of the call at 1:40 a.m. on March 2 advising police of an alleged predator who had fled the scene after he…
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Public school districts in Edison, Metuchen, Woodbridge shift to mask-optional effective March 7
The use of a face mask during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic is now optional for students, staff members and visitors in the Edison, Metuchen and Woodbridge public school districts as of today, March 7. The superintendent of each district sent out correspondence to their respective school communities. Among the three districts, Edison Schools Superintendent Bernard…
