Tag: Governor Phil Murphy
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Bordentown City mayor joins Governor’s Communications Office
Bordentown City Mayor Jennifer Sciortino has a new role as senior advisor for strategic communications for Gov. Phil Murphy’s office. Sciortino, who became mayor in May 2021, joined Murphy’s team in 2018 as the director of communications in the state Department of Treasury. On her new position in the governor’s office, Sciortino said: “It’s been…
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Eric LeGrand Coffee House opening is ‘proud papa’ moment for Rutgers Football Coach Greg Schiano
WOODBRIDGE – Like the sign said inside the Eric Legrand Coffee House: “It’s bean worth the wait.” With much fanfare, Eric LeGrand, with his mother Karen by his side, officially opened his brick-and-mortar operation at 10 Green St. on May 14 with the village that essentially carried him from the age of 5 growing up…
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Masks will be optional at schools in East Brunswick and South River come March 7
On Feb. 7, noting the significant decline of statewide COVID-19 metrics, Gov. Phil Murphy announced that masks and facial coverings will no longer be mandated for students, staff members or visitors in schools and childcare centers effective March 7. “Thankfully, we have reached a point where we feel confident we can take another step…
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Joshi sworn in as mayor of Edison; calls on community to work together for ‘unity and good government’
https://youtu.be/YNe5XRCrOMU EDISON – It was only fitting that Mayor Samip “Sam” Joshi took his oath of office at his alma mater, John P. Stevens High School. It was in the halls and classrooms of the school where he was inspired to begin his political career. He was just 14 years old when he volunteered as…
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Route 206 Doctor’s Way to Valley Road project breaks ground
The one-mile stretch on Route 206 from Doctor’s Way to Valley Road is “up to bat” for expansion, as Gov. Phil Murphy stated at the groundbreaking ceremony of the project on April 27 in Hillsborough. Route 206 will be widened into four lanes between Doctor’s Way and Valley Road and brings Hillsborough Township and the…
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Aberdeen officials issue proclamation for local emergency
ABERDEEN–In a move to safeguard citizens during the Covid-19 crisis, Aberdeen Township’s mayor and Township Council will enforce the provisions listed in Gov. Phil Murphy’s Executive Order No. 104. Under a Proclamation of Local Disaster Emergency issued on March 16 by the council and signed by Mayor Fred Tagliarini and Emergency Management Coordinator/Chief of Police…
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Mosaic Society in Old Bridge held two successful Black History programs
OLD BRIDGE – A local Mosaic Society group held two successful Black History programs in February. The events were held on Feb. 9 and 16 at the Old Bridge Public Library. June Dungee, a former councilwoman and founder and organizer of the society, welcomed everyone and was encouraged at the outpouring of support from Old…
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Metuchen discusses implementing more electric vehicle charging stations
METUCHEN – The excitement for electric vehicle charging stations was evident as the Borough Council discussed the possibility of implementing stations around Metuchen. A few years ago, Councilwoman Dorothy Rasmussen said excitement surrounded the thought of ordering one $600 charging station for Borough Hall. “This is so much more,” she said, calling the endeavor “amazing,”…
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Old Bridge Board of Education pleads with public to work together on state aid loss
OLD BRIDGE – As school officials continue to grapple with the loss of state aid, members of the Old Bridge Board of Education are pleading with members of the public to work together. In response to public outcry on pending decisions to make up the shortfall, board members stressed decisions are not finalized at a…
