• Weichert Corporate Housing acquires Basic Overnight Quarters

    Weichert Corporate Housing Inc., one of the world’s leading providers of temporary housing solutions, announced today that it has completed its acquisition of Basic Overnight Quarters, LLC (BOQ), a Washington, D.C.-based provider of furnished apartments. BOQ currently operates 220 apartments and is listed as a long-term lodging provider on the Transportation, Delivery and Relocation Solutions…

  • SPORT SHORTS

    St. Joseph of Metuchen High School’s Nick Krimin finished second in the NJSIAA Meet of Champions shot put event to finish his junior year. Krimin will look forward to the fall as a member of the Falcons’ football team. He returns as a two-way lineman. Krimin has made a verbal commitment to play for Rutgers…

  • Runners to pack Red Bank streets for 22nd George Sheehan Classic

    Close to 2,000 runners are expected to flock to the streets of Red Bank June 13 for the 22nd annual George Sheehan Classic. The 5K race has become one of the most popular in the Shore area and throughout the state, and it is named in honor of the late Dr. George Sheehan. While Bill…

  • Hernandez flourishes on the mound for Eagles

    By JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent Justin Hernandez Justin Hernandez only wanted a chance to prove he could pitch on the varsity level, and the untested freshman took advantage of that opportunity. Edison High School head coach Vinnie Abene already knew he had a potential starter who only needed to be polished with experience, and that’s exactly…

  • Gas giant’s departure fuels new landscape

    By JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer Area Hess gas stations are in the process of being changed to Speedway stations. PHOTO BY GERARD TRABALKA Signs, or a lack thereof, are marking the end of an era in Woodbridge. Going the way of the iconic signs on the Hess Corp.’s refinery and office building in the township…

  • One-time council candidate draws 30 months in prison

    EDISON — A township man who owns businesses in Edison, Woodbridge and New York and once vied for a seat on the Edison Township Council was sentenced to 30 months in prison for orchestrating an eight-year immigration fraud scheme. Sandipkumar Patel, 42, received his sentence, along with an order to pay a $50,000 fine and…

  • Coach from St. Matthew School accused of sexual conduct with teen

    Darren Ventre A basketball coach from St. Matthew the Apostle School in Edison was arrested for allegedly performing a sex act in front of a 14- year-old girl on multiple occasions, according to authorities. Darren Ventre, 40, of Fords, was charged with aggravated criminal sexual conduct and endangering the welfare of a child after his…

  • Family Day to address health, drug abuse

    The Edison Municipal Alliance/Youth Services Commission’s 25th annual Family Day will be held 11 a.m.-4 p.m. June 14 at the NJ Convention and Exposition Center, 97 Sunfield Ave., Edison, along with the 16th annual Health & Safety Fair. The event aims to raise awareness about overall health and drug abuse. Sponsored by the Edison Municipal…

  • Scaled-down Towne Square project wins council approval

    By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent EDISON — A representative from Hartz Mountain Industries shared the company’s plans for the future of the Edison Towne Square project at a recent Township Council meeting. Hartz was successful in seeking the council’s approval of an amendment to the redevelopment agreement at the May 27 meeting. The amendment will allow…

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