Tag: Congressman Frank Pallone Jr.
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Area clergy stress ‘words matter’ when seeking MLK’s vision of ‘free at last’
METUCHEN – The words of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) will just be words until people can truly become concerned of the needs of others, Bishop Nikolaos Brown said in his “Words Matter” sermon. “Dr. King in his infamous ‘I Have a Dream’ speech used very interesting words,” he said, reciting part of…
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Scope and magnitute of growing number of significant projects calls for new role in Metuchen
METUCHEN – The scope and magnitude of the growing number of significant projects in Metuchen’s future calls for the creation of a new administrative position – director of special projects. The Borough Council is expected to approve the ordinance to create the new position during the second reading and public hearing at its next meeting…
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Monroe student wins challenge by creating myBus app
A young woman from Monroe is one of two winners of the 2019 Congressional App Challenge. Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-Middlesex, Monmouth) announced the winners in New Jersey’s Sixth Congressional District on Jan. 6. Serena Zeng of Piscataway and Adhya Khare of Monroe won the award for their app called “myBus” that improves communication in…
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Panel has honest discussion on the dangers of vaping
METUCHEN – For Metuchen High School student Joshua Bhujbal, focus should not only be on telling kids vaping is bad, it should be helping guide kids to have self worth and how to create real bonds and close friendships that will benefit them for the long-term. Bhujbal said the fact kids think vaping is the…
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Panel discussion on the dangers of vaping will be held in Metuchen on Nov. 25
Congressman Frank Pallone Jr. (D-Middlesex, Monmouth), New York Giants Legend Harry Carson, Hackensack Meridian Health and the Metuchen School District will hold a community forum and panel discussion on the dangers of vaping and the emerging epidemic led by a panel of medical experts, school district leaders and educators, community organizations and resources, students and…
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Pallone addresses health care, climate change at town hall meeting
Congressman Frank Pallone Jr.’s demeanor did not waiver as he patiently addressed constituent after constituent at a recent town hall meeting. Pallone (D-NJ) shared updates on his work in New Jersey and Washington, D.C., and attendees shared their concerns about myriad topics from health care, with some people calling for Medicare for all, climate change,…
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Pallone announces funding for road improvements in Marlboro
MARLBORO – Congressman Frank Pallone Jr., a Democrat from New Jersey whose congressional district includes Marlboro, has announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded a grant for Marlboro to stabilize flood-prone Pleasant Valley Road. The grant allocates more than $400,000 to secure the rapidly eroding foundation of Pleasant Valley Road between Igoe…
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Pallone turns back challenge from Freehold Township resident
A longtime Democratic incumbent reclaimed his seat in New Jersey’s Sixth Congressional District. On Election Day, Nov. 6, Republican businessman Rich Pezzullo, a resident of Freehold Township, conceded the race for Congress to Frank J. Pallone Jr., a resident of Long Branch. Pallone’s new term will run from January 2019 through December 2020. The Sixth…
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Sayreville receives funding for sewage plant six years after Sandy
SAYREVILLE – The Middlesex County Utilities Authority (MCUA) has received a $1 million federal grant to assist with repairs to a sewage treatment plant in Sayreville that was damaged during superstorm Sandy. The $1 million in funding, provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) through an aid package, was announced by Congressman Frank Pallone…