Author: KATHY CHANG, Managing Editor
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Edison Township Public Schools will offer full-day kindergarten in fall; online registration has begun
EDISON – Come September 2022, the Edison Township Public School District will offer full-day kindergarten again after more than a decade. The district sent out a notice on Feb. 16 detailing the online registration process. Schools Superintendent Bernard Bragen said they expect an enrollment of 1,250 students. And with the district continuing to deal with…
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Monroe mayor, police chief urge community to work together to deter recent rash of home and vehicle burglaries, thefts
MONROE – The Monroe Township Police Department’s Detective Bureau is working on putting together a community safety information session in the wake of a rash of home and vehicle burglaries and thefts. “These crimes are not unique to our town,” Police Chief Michael J. Biennas said. “They are happening throughout the entire state from LBI…
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Students in Old Bridge recognize Black History Month in creative ways
OLD BRIDGE – Teachers and staff across Old Bridge Township Public Schools found creative and interesting ways for their students through curriculum to commemorate the achievements of African Americans during Black History Month. “We celebrate, commemorate African Americans this month, but we do it in a way to make sure the things we focus on…
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Community conversation on Windows of Understanding Project set for March 10
METUCHEN – The artwork adorning the windows and walls of Berkshire Hathaway office on Middlesex Avenue speaks volumes of the major social issues of climate change, civic engagement and food insecurity as part of the Windows of Understanding Project. A virtual community conversation on the project is scheduled at 7:30 p.m. on March 10. The…
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Edison council votes against moving ward system ballot question forward
EDISON – Once again, the Edison Township Council voted against changing its form of government to a ward system. Councilman Richard Brescher moved forward an ordinance at a council meeting on Feb. 9 to put a question on the ballot in November letting the voters decide whether or not to change the township’s current form…
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Metuchen community celebrates Lunar New Year in grand style
METUCHEN – The Metuchen community celebrated the Lunar New Year in grand style in the downtown area on Feb. 12. The public was able to learn about the culture and history of the special day from performances and food to crafts and storytime. Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year, fell on Feb.…
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A number of Bald Eaglets successfully fledged their nests in 2021; human activity remains biggest threat to nests in New Jersey, NJDEP says
A number of Bald Eaglets successfully fledged their nests across New Jersey, according to the New Jersey Bald Eagle Project 2021 report. A 28-page New Jersey Bald Eagle Project 2021 report was published online in January through the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) Division of Fish and Wildlife’s Endangered and Nongame Species Program…
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Old Bridge officials introduce ordinance to establish price increase for full-day summer camp
OLD BRIDGE – The prices for the full-day, eight-week summer camp for elementary and middle school students are expected to increase $100. The Township Council introduced to amend the camp’s fee through an ordinance at a meeting on Feb. 8. Matthew Mercurio, director of the Old Bridge Parks and Recreation Department, said the increase is…
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Metuchen Police Department celebrates a retirement, a promotion and a swearing in
METUCHEN – As one career ends, another career pushes forward, and a new one begins. The Metuchen Police Department (MPD) celebrated the retirement of Police Sgt. Jim Burns after nearly 30 years, the promotion of James “Bo” Keane IV to sergeant, and the swearing in of Aurel Louis during a Borough Council meeting on Feb.…
