Tag: Carteret
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Federal funds allocated to address PFAS contamination; Middlesex Water announces interim plan
Help – on the federal level – is on the way for those affected by Middlesex Water Company’s notice regarding perfluorooctanoic acid. On Dec. 17, Congressman Frank Pallone (D-6), chairman of the Energy and Commerce Committee, announced the passage of key provisions in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for drinking water infrastructure, including $15 billion for…
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Avenel resident affected by PFOA notice files class action lawsuit against Middlesex Water Company
An Avenel resident, who suffers from specific health concerns and a severely compromised immune system, filed a class action lawsuit in Middlesex County Superior Court against Middlesex Water Company seeking reimbursement for expenses incurred following the company’s drinking water notice regarding perfluorooctanoic acid. Attorneys Stephen P. DeNittis, Joseph A. Osefchen, and Shane T. Prince of…
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Municipalities affected by PFOA notice may file class action lawsuit
A class action lawsuit(s) may be filed against companies responsible for polluted groundwater in the municipalities affected by Middlesex Water Company’s drinking water notice regarding perfluorooctanoic acid. The notice includes all residential and retail customers served by the water company’s Park Avenue treatment plant in South Plainfield. Residential and retail customers are in South Plainfield,…
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Middlesex Water Company expands PFOA drinking water notice; reports water still safe to use
Middlesex Water Company has expanded its initial drinking water notification regarding perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) to include all residential and retail customers served by its Park Avenue treatment plant in South Plainfield, according to an updated notice on Nov. 1. The initial notification only included a portion of the water company’s (MWC) customers the week of…
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Middlesex County, municipalities join initiative to reduce flood risk
A coalition of local Middlesex County leaders and technical experts announced the launch of the Resilient NJ: Raritan River and Bay Communities initiative, which will identify and implement flood risk reduction strategies for the Raritan River and Raritan Bay region to improve long-term environmental and economic resiliency. This joint effort led by the New…
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Girl Scouts continue to spread message of diversity, equity and inclusion through pandemic
WOODBRIDGE – Fresh from learning about diversity, equity and inclusion, the girls of Girl Scout troops in Woodbridge and Carteret are reminding the public to do their part to flatten the curve of the novel coronavirus pandemic. “People need to stop touching stuff,” said first-grader Asha Howard, adding people need to wash their hands and…
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Hundreds graduate from Middlesex County vocational schools
The Middlesex County Vocational and Technical Schools (MCVTS) granted diplomas to 469 students in graduation ceremonies held simultaneously on all five campuses on June 27. The East Brunswick campus valedictorian was Sean Mejorada of Old Bridge, while the salutatorian was Jennifer Obrizan of Carteret. On the Piscataway campus, the valedictorian was Gursewek Singh of Carteret…
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Middlesex County students win fourth grade folder contest
More than 4,000 fourth grade students from across New Jersey participated in the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey’s Design a Fourth Grade Folder contest this year, but just seven from Middlesex County earned recognition at the award ceremony at Jenkinson’s Boardwalk in Point Pleasant on May 7. There were 32 fourth grade student finalists…
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Acelero holding open enrollment for free preschool
Acelero Learning Head Start is holding open enrollment for its preschool program for the 2017-18 school year. Acelero Learning is a free, full-day, full-year program. The program uses an early education curriculum to ensure development for children at this age. In addition, a family curriculum called “Shine On, Families” is used to replicate learning at…