Tag: Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders
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Former Metuchen mayor Wernik remembered for his service
METUCHEN – A memorial bunting is draped outside Metuchen Borough Hall for one of the most significant figures in the borough’s history – Donald J. Wernik – who served as the borough’s 29th mayor. Wernik passed away at his home on Aug. 30. He was 94. A moment of silence was held for Wernik at…
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Flag raising ceremony to celebrate Jamaican independence
The Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders and the Jamaica Organization of New Jersey-Middlesex Chapter will hold a Jamaica Flag Raising Ceremony, celebrating 56 years of Jamaican independence, at 9:30 a.m. on Aug. 10 at the Middlesex County Administration Building, 75 Bayard St., New Brunswick. For more information, call 732-305-0224 or email [email protected].
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Monroe Township adds properties to open space holdings
MONROE – Municipal officials say they are well on their way toward a goal of preserving half of Monroe Township as open space with the recent preservation of the 59-acre estate of Otto and Mary E. Pohl on Federal Road and 25 acres on Cranbury-Half Acre and Applegarth roads. The purchase of the Pohl estate…
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More than 5,000 residents attend Celebrate Middlesex County
“Celebrate Middlesex County,” an annual event now in its third year, welcomed a record turnout of more than 5,000 residents and visitors to Roosevelt Park in Edison on June 8. The event boasted a variety of activities including live music, roller skating, henna art, face painting, a fishing derby, children’s crafts donated by the Home…
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Respect veterans by respecting the flag
Throughout the summer, we celebrate many holidays that honor our country and those that made sacrifices for our freedoms such as Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day. One of these summer holidays that most of us tend to overlook is Flag Day, celebrated on June 14. The flag of the United States of America…
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Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office announces Voter Integrity Program
Middlesex County Prosecutor Andrew C. Carey and Middlesex County Freeholder Director Ronald G Rios announced a collaboration with the Middlesex County Board of Elections, as well as the 28 police departments throughout the county, on the anti-election fraud campaign entitled VIP – Voter Integrity Program. The campaign was initiated by Middlesex County officials in an…
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Freeholder director says Middlesex County is ‘where ideas become reality’
Middlesex County Freeholder Director Ronald G. Rios emphasized the continued financial stability of the county during the 2019 State of the County Address. More than 350 residents, business leaders, elected officials, students and county officials were on hand for the address, delivered by Rios on behalf of the Board of Chosen Freeholders, on April 11…
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Master Gardeners ready to assist residents
Master Gardeners are community volunteers trained in earth-friendly gardening and environmental principles. In Middlesex County, the training portion of the Master Gardener program lasts for one year. The Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Middlesex County welcomed 23 new Master Gardener graduates on Feb. 21, according to information provided on April 2. “Since 1984, nearly 8,000 residents…
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2019 State of Middlesex County address set for April 11
The 2019 State of the County address, presented by Middlesex County Freeholder Director Ronald G. Rios, will be held from 4-6 p.m. on April 11 at Middlesex County College, Parkview Room, West Hall, 2600 Woodbridge Ave., Edison. Connect with business leaders and elected officials, hear how important partnerships impact the county, and learn about key…