Tag: Avenel
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Amazon Logistics to open delivery stations in Edison, Avenel
Amazon Logistics has signed various leases in an effort to open 14 delivery stations in New Jersey in 2020. Delivery stations power the last mile of the order fulfillment process. Packages are transported to delivery stations from Amazon fulfillment centers, are sorted, and then loaded into vehicles for delivery to customers. The leases have been…
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Fire at Hyatt Street residence in Avenel was accidental
AVENEL – Fire officials determined that a fire at a Hyatt Street residence, home of volunteer Avenel firefighter and former Fire Chief James Karlbon, was accidental, according to Avenel Fire Official Cory Spillar. “The mom, girlfriend [Sarah Woods] had been cooking in the kitchen, she then fell asleep on the couch [on the first…
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North Brunswick man leads police on chase along Route 1 before needing extrication from vehicle
A North Brunswick man allegedly led police on a Veterans Day chase in a stolen sport utility on Route 1 into the Avenel section of Woodbridge, where the vehicle struck a pickup truck and snapped apart a utility pole. During the pursuit, police said the 18-year-old reportedly ignored traffic signals, struck another…
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NJ Transit expands service at Avenel Train Station, a first in 34 years
NEWARK – With all the significant bustle in the Avenel section of Woodbridge, NJ Transit is expanding weekday service by more than 40% and adding a full schedule of weekend service for the first time in 34 years, according to NJ Transit officials. The service enhancements were announced on Sept. 5 and began on Sept.…
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YMCA of MEWSA offers afterschool programs
The YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge and South Amboy (MEWSA) offers programs to school-age children throughout Avenel, Colonia, Edison, Fords, Iselin, Metuchen, Sayreville, Sewaren, South Amboy and Woodbridge to keep youth active, busy and engaged during out-of-school time. In the Y’s afterschool programs, youth engage in physical activities, learning opportunities and imaginative programs; have the…
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National Council of Jewish Women installs officers
PHOTO COURTESY OF MARILYN STONE The National Council of Jewish Women, Metro Jersey Section, held their Installation of Officers at Dominick’s Italian Restaurant in the Avenel section of Woodbridge on June 19. Pictured standing are Elaine Kaufman, left to right, Marilyn Stone, Sherry Weber, Debra Biderman, Mara Levine, Linda Rifken, Susan Leckart, Barbara Finkel, Roberta…
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Avenel Performing Arts Center to present ‘cocktail’ show by Ballets with a Twist
This August, as part of its inaugural season, the Avenel Performing Arts Center presents “Cocktail Hour: The Show,” by New York City-based company Ballets with a Twist. The schedule is 8 p.m. on Aug. 1, 8 p.m. on Aug. 2, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Aug. 3, and 3 p.m. on Aug. 4. Throughout…
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Governor announces apprenticeship grants at Middlesex County College
EDISON – Middlesex County College (MCC) automotive students will benefit from a new grant program announced by New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy on Feb. 11. The announcement was made at Sansone Auto Group in Avenel, which was awarded $440,000 to pay apprentices from MCC and other programs as they learn auto repair. “Make no mistake:…
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Sansone presents donation to Women Aware
Paul Sansone Sr. of Sansone Automall, Route 1, Avenel section of Woodbridge, presented a $6,250 check to Women Aware, which provides resources for domestic violence victims, based out of New Brunswick, on behalf of the Sansone Foundation on Jan. 23. Sansone Automall also runs a work-force reentry program, providing skills and employment opportunities to those…