Author: KATHY CHANG, Managing Editor
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Female physicians: Inequality still exists among men and women in the field
EDISON – Close to 30 years ago, there were very few women in leadership roles at Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) JFK University Medical Center. Just ask Dr. Lisa Casale, who specializes in pulmonary/critical care. She came to JFK in Edison in 1994. “When I started, the committees were full of men,” she said, recalling she…
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Democrat candidate takes lead for Ward 3 seat for Old Bridge Council; Republicans lead in other ward races
There were elections for the six, four-year term ward seats on the municipal governing body for Old Bridge on Nov. 2. The race is contested. Ward 1 – The candidates are Democratic incumbent David Merwin and Republican Kevin J. Garcia, a newcomer. As of Nov. 4, Garcia, with 1,686 votes, or 51.34%, leads Merwin with…
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Democrat candidate moves into lead with former Republican councilman for council seats in Milltown
There were elections for the two, three-year term seats on the municipal governing body for Milltown on Nov. 2. The race is contested. The candidates are Democrat Randy Farkas, an incumbent, and newcomer David Potter; and former Republican councilmen Richard Revolinsky and John Collins. As of Nov. 4, Revolinksy, with 1,469 votes, or 27.46%, and…
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Dalina projected to win mayoral race in Monroe
Races across Middlesex County are too close to call By TYLER BROWN and KATHY CHANG Staff Writers Editor’s Note: The results of the Nov. 2 General Election reflect what was posted online by the Middlesex County Clerk’s Office as of press time on Nov. 5. The results of the election will remain unofficial until they…
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Updated: Joshi projected winner of mayoral race in Edison; races across Middlesex County are too close to call
Editor’s Note: The results of the Nov. 2 General Election reflect what was posted online by the Middlesex County Clerk’s Office as of press time on Nov. 5. The results of the election will remain unofficial until they are certified. For updates, visit www.centraljersey.com and read next week’s newspaper. Edison Mayoral Race In Edison, the…
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Preliminary: Milltown voters say ‘no’ to allowing recreational retail cannabis businesses on Ryders Lane
There was an election to gauge public opinion with a non-binding ballot question on whether or not they are in favor of allowing recreational retail cannabis businesses along the highway commercial zones of Ryders Lane in Milltown. As of press time on Nov. 4, there were 1,449 “no” votes and 1,137 “yes”votes. Before the deadline…
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Voters support reinstating Edison Open Space Trust Fund
A ballot question asked voters if they wanted to reinstate the Edison Open Space Trust Fund during the General Election on Nov. 2. As of press time on Nov. 4, there were 10,663 “yes” votes, or 56.14%, and 8,332 “no” votes, or 43.86%. The Open Space Trust Fund would enable the township to dedicate one…
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‘Best Schools Around’ ticket is in the lead for three seats on the Woodbridge Board of Education
There were elections for three, three-year seats on the Woodbridge Board of Education on Nov. 2. The race is contested. The candidates include two incumbents – Susan Bourdin and Daniel Harris – and three newcomers – Amber Jarrett, Thomas E. Maras and Jenny Perez. As of Nov. 3, Harris, with 7,884 votes, or 23.64%, Perez,…
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Former board member, two newcomers in the lead for three seats on Old Bridge Board of Education
There were elections for the three, three-year terms available on the Old Bridge Board of Education on Nov. 2. The race is contested. The seven candidates include three incumbents, Salvatore DiPrima, Richard J. Dunn and Kelly Ellis-Foster; former board member Lisa Lent; and three newcomers, Darin Accettulli, Leonardo Marchetta and Jay D. Slade. As of…