Tag: JFK Medical Center
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Edison officials remember ‘Doc’
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — The Township Council took time to remember Dr. Thomas “Doc” Paterniti, who served the township in so many ways. “Doc mentored many of us, including myself,” Council President Michael Lombardi said at a council meeting on May 24. “Doc was a true public servant.” On May 13, Paterniti,…
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‘Doc’ Paterniti remembered
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — Thomas “Doc” Paterniti, who is regarded as a legend in Middlesex County politics, served as a mentor for many. “I would not be as successful as I am if it wasn’t for Tom Paterniti,” said Peter Barnes III, who is currently a Middlesex County Superior Court judge and…
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JFK Medical Center joins Hackensack Meridian Health network
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — After five months of negotiations, the JFK Health network, which includes JFK Medical Center in Edison, is the latest to merge with Hackensack Meridian Health. On May 2, the Board of Trustees of JFK Health and Hackensack Meridian Health announced that the two not-for-profit health networks signed a definitive…
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Resident takes issue with “excessive noise” from JFK EMS
Granted I live at a busy intersection in Metuchen near JFK Hospital. I accept that emergency vehicles will regularly traverse the area with their various sirens, sounders and lights. Unfortunately, JFK EMS chronically uses its noisemakers in an excessive, erratic, unnecessary and abusive manner–ignoring the quality of life of the neighborhood. On numerous occasions–all documented…
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Edison auto accident claims life
EDISON — An investigation is ongoing into what caused a fatal one-car accident that claimed the life of a 22-year-old Woodbridge man along Executive Avenue, near Meadow Road last week, police said. Addam Knowlson was pronounced dead in the incident that occurred around 8:20 p.m. on April 18. A passing motorist dialed 911 after they…
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Edison to share services with Woodbridge in overdose cases
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — A program has been put in place to help those suffering with drug addiction in the instance a township resident is revived by Narcan and transported to the hospital. The Township Council approved a resolution authorizing the township to enter a shared services agreement with Woodbridge Township for…
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Elizabeth man admits beating woman in Edison
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — An Elizabeth man admitted in Middlesex County Superior Court that he beat a 30-year-old woman about the head with a section of pipe and left her for dead at the Raritan Center industrial complex in Edison, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Andrew C. Carey. Mickey Vanderpool, 61, pleaded…
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Woodbridge provides resources for drug addiction recovery
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer WOODBRIDGE — With the implementation of the new Peer Recovery Coach Program in the township, those suffering with drug addiction will get the support they need straight from the emergency room. The statistics are sobering — 19 people died in Woodbridge last year from overdoses, which Mayor John E. McCormac…
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South Amboy police mourn passing of former senior patrolman
SOUTH AMBOY — The South Amboy Police Department has announced the passing of retired Patrolman Roy Dragotta. “We send our condolences and prayers to his family on this loss. Roy was an outstanding police officer, a wonderful father and great friend. Many will remember his big smile and warm personality not only while he was patrolling, but…
