Tag: Helmetta
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Karabinchak to fill Assembly seat
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer TRENTON — Edison Councilman Robert Karabinchak will fill the vacant seat in the 18th Legislative District. Members of the Middlesex County Democratic Organization [MCDO] met on May 12 at Middlesex County College in Edison to select a candidate for the seat, which was left vacant when long-time Assemblyman Patrick Diegnan was appointed to…
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Helmetta officials disagree with cost of emergency services
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer HELMETTA — Officials are in discussion about renegotiating the borough’s shared service agreement with Spotswood for emergency medical services. Currently, officials said they have budgeted approximately $15,000 in the proposed 2016 budget, which they are expecting to adopt in May. “This is a huge public safety concern,” Councilman President Peter Karczewski said…
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Helmetta appoints new councilwoman
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer HELMETTA — The Borough Council has a new councilwoman. Noreen Carolan was appointed at a meeting on April 28 to serve out the rest of Brian Hackett’s term ending on Dec. 31. He sent in his resignation notice on April 11. Hackett, who was appointed to fill Councilwoman Yvette Bruno’s seat in December…
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Candidates jockey to fill state seats
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer TRENTON — The swearing-in of state Sen. Peter Barnes III (D-Middlesex) to the state Superior Court on Monday will essentially create a domino effect in the Assembly’s 18th Legislative District. Assemblyman Patrick Diegnan (D-Middlesex) has been the only one to declare an interest in Barnes’ senate seat, according to his office. The…
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Helmetta officials hope virtual tour will spark interest in animal shelter property
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer HELMETTA — Borough officials are working on pumping new life into the now-shuttered Helmetta Regional Animal Shelter. Council President Peter Karczewski said officials are seeking a request for proposal (RFP) for the two-story building located at 58 Main St., which has been vacant since December of 2014 after it was ordered…
