Tag: Fords
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Bike share program drives sustainable mission in Woodbridge
By ALAN KARMIN Correspondent WOODBRIDGE – In 2020, Woodbridge Township earned the designation as a “Healthy Town” by New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute and the Mayor’s Wellness Campaign. And, recently, the Township continued its movement toward a healthier community by initiating a bike sharing program for residents. The township purchased and placed 20 bicycles…
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Various ceremonies planned in Woodbridge to mark Memorial Day
Colonia VFW Post 6061 will host a special Memorial Day service on Sunday, May 30 at noon at the post headquarters located at 606 Inman Ave. in the Colonia section of Woodbridge. Following the services, the Colonia VFW will host a Memorial Day BBQ/picnic. The cost is $20 per person; children under 10 are free).…
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Institution celebrates 54th commencement, but first as Middlesex College
It was an historic occasion for Middlesex College: Thursday, May 20, saw the largest class in its history graduate, and the first under its new name, Middlesex College. Formerly known as Middlesex County College, the two-year institution changed its name in January, and this is the first class whose diplomas will use the new term.…
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Middlesex College student newspaper wins 12 awards from New Jersey Press Association
Quo Vadis, Middlesex College’s student newspaper, won 12 awards – including three first-place finishes – in the 2021 New Jersey Press Association (NJPA) annual competition. “We are proud of our student journalists,” Middlesex College President Mark McCormick said in a prepared statement. “Our student newspaper is a central organ of communication for the Middlesex College…
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Membership Hotel Organization launches first-ever Asian Indian hotel franchise
Experienced hotel owners who have worked with franchises within the hotel industry for more than 50 years launched their first-ever Asian Indian hotel franchise. Membership Hotel Organization (MHO Hotels) was celebrated on Feb. 16 at Royal Albert’s Palace in the Fords section of Woodbridge. The event was attended by 100 invited guests and many via…
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Learn about the migration of Spaniards from Andalucia to New Jersey through virtual presentation
The Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre will present “The History of the Migration of Spaniards from Andalucia to New Jersey” virtually from 7-8 p.m. Oct. 22. There will be a lecture by Dr. Mirta Barrea Marlys; Flamenco guitarist/singer Pedro Jimenez, who was born in Cadiz; a talk by Maria Hill, born in Spain; narration by Eva…
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Local children’s musician ventures into another music genre with the release of ‘The BAR’
METUCHEN – Danny Adlerman has spent 25 years as a children’s author, musician and an impresario. With a dozen books published and four released albums under his belt, Adlerman, 57, who has lived in Metuchen for close to 30 years, is venturing into another music genre while fulfilling a lifelong dream as he and his…
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Necklace donated by Fords Jewelers for NMG’s Chocolate Wine & More festival
Alison Blumenfeld of Bloomfield was the grand prize winner of Newspaper Media Group’s and centraljersey.com’s Chocolate Wine & More festival, held at iPlay America in Freehold Township on Jan. 26. Her mother, Julia Mikulka of Marlboro, pictured, stopped by the Newspaper Media Group office in Manalapan on Jan. 31 to pick up the necklace, which…
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Twelve officers complete 21 weeks of training, officially join Middlesex County Sheriff’s Department
The 12 newest Middlesex County sheriff’s officers come from a variety of backgrounds, are graduates of Mercer County Police Academy, and all went through 21 weeks of training from Sept. 3, 2019, through Jan. 23. “We are proud to welcome these 12 new sheriff’s officers to our ranks,” said Middlesex County Freeholder Director Ronald G.…
