Author: KATHY CHANG, Managing Editor
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Incumbent, two newcomers win seats on Edison Board of Education
EDISON – The Edison Board of Education will reorganize with candidates on the Building Brighter Futures ticket in January. Projected winners in the Nov. 2 election remain as election results were recently certified. Biral Patel, seeking his first elected term, led the way with 7,501 votes, Douglas Schneider followed with 7,359 votes, and Brian Rivera…
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Edison mayoral swearing-in ceremony set for Jan. 1
EDISON – Come Jan. 1, Edison will have a new mayor and new council members on the dais. Projected winners of the Nov. 2 election remain as election results were recently certified. Edison Mayoral Race In Edison, the four-year term for mayor goes to Democrat Samip “Sam” Joshi, who received 13,084 votes. Republican Keith Hahn…
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The state’s largest menorah lit with boost from Monroe Township Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1
MONROE – The state’s largest menorah was lit with a little boost from Monroe Township Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1. Rabbi Eliezer Zaklikovsky welcomed the large crowd that came out to State Park on Perrineville Road, at the corner of Prospect Plains Road, to celebrate the first day of the Hanukkah Festival of Lights on…
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Grand Menorah Lighting to be held Nov. 28 in Monroe
The Chabad Jewish Center of Monroe will hold its 20th annual Grand Menorah Lighting from 3:30-4 p.m. on Nov. 28 at State Park, Perrineville Road, at the corner of Prospect Plains Road, Monroe. New Jersey’s largest menorah will be lit after a ceremony led by Rabbi Eliezer Zaklikovsky. There will be free refreshments and live…
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Old Bridge PBAs sponsor Thanksgiving baskets for more than 150 families in need; next up is Cops for Kids
OLD BRIDGE – More than 150 township families received Thanksgiving baskets ahead of the holiday on behalf of Old Bridge Policemen Benevolent Association (PBA) Locals 127 and 127a members. Members were able to meet some families as they distributed the baskets at the Old Bridge Food Bank on Nov. 20. “As in years past, our…
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Teen pilot escapes with minor injuries before Cessna plane engulfs in flames at Old Bridge Airport
OLD BRIDGE – A 17-year-old student pilot was attempting to land a single engine Cessna Skyhawk plane when it skidded off the runway and engulfed in flames at the Old Bridge Airport, according to Acting Chief Joseph P. Mandola, Jr. The incident occurred at 4:46 p.m. on Nov. 21 at the airport on Pension Road.…
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Woodbridge Township School District hires new food service provider
WOODBRIDGE – After shortcomings with Chartwells, the Woodbridge Township School District will soon have a new food service provider. The Board of Education approved a request for proposal for Pomptonian Food Service, based in Fairfield, Essex County, at a special meeting on Nov. 12. The company provides service for more than 100 school districts in…
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Woodbridge takes stand on providing housing for domestic violence victims
WOODBRIDGE – The township is in the process of allocating eight apartment units for domestic violence victims, which will make Woodbridge stand at the forefront of providing housing for those in need. Currently there are only 14 apartments dedicated for domestic violence victims throughout the entire state, according to Walter Pearson, coordinator of the Woodbridge…
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After 49 years, Cheesequake Farms announces it will no longer offer retail portion of business
OLD BRIDGE – Cheesequake Farms will no longer offer their retail portion of their business after this season. Owners Bob and Linda O’Connell announced the news on social media on Nov. 14. Since their announcement, people have been leaving comments and photos of their time at the farms. “It is with deep contemplation, much sorrow,…
