Tag: Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders
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Paraprofessionals in Old Bridge schools may be outsourced due to reduction in state aid
OLD BRIDGE – School officials are weighing the option of privatizing and outsourcing paraprofessional services as they continue to reel from the sudden reduction in state aid. Emotions ran high at a Board of Education meeting on Feb. 19 as school staff, paraprofessionals and parents voiced their concerns on privatizing paraprofessionals, who they say have…
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Black History Month appreciates the value of America’s diverse population
February is Black History Month, when America takes time to honor and remember great African-Americans, and their role in shaping America’s history. Carter Woodson, an African-American historian, first established Black History Week in 1926 during the second week of February. He chose this specific week to honor African-Americans because President Abraham Lincoln, who signed the…
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Valenti announces impending retirement from Middlesex County Freeholder board
Middlesex County Freeholder Blanquita B. Valenti has announced her intention to retire at the end of her term. “After much personal thought and in consultation with my family, I have decided that 2019 will be my final year serving on the Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders and that I will not be seeking re-election…
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Flu shots to be offered in Edison Jan. 30
The Middlesex County Office of Health Services, in conjunction with the Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders, will hold flu clinics from 9:30-11:30 a.m. on Jan. 30 at 29 Oakwood Ave., Edison. Flu immunizations will be provided to residents 6 months of age and over, with no appointment necessary. There will be a charge of…
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Middlesex County offers online resources for government workers
Middlesex County is ready to support government families and their families who are affected by the government shutdown. “Our county and the Board of Chosen Freeholders have been supported by so many government departments and employees over the years. Now is our chance to give back to you and your families,” Middlesex County Freeholder Director…
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Middlesex County freeholders lay out vision for 2019
More than 500 attendees came out to hear members of the Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders lay out their vision for the coming year during the 2019 reorganization meeting. On Jan. 7 at Middlesex County College in Edison, Ronald G. Rios and Shanti Narra were sworn into office prior to the regular freeholder meeting, as…
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Edison, Metuchen call on county to help preserve ‘Lucille Ball Pond’
After residents expressed concerns of development of the so-called “Lucille Ball Pond” area on the corner of Clive Street and Mason Drive on the border of Edison and Metuchen, officials in both towns are calling on the county to preserve the pond as a protected wetland. Metuchen Mayor Jonathan Busch has spoken about the…
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Middlesex County invests $3.5 million to create Metuchen Arts District
METUCHEN — Some $3.5 million of endless opportunities lie ahead as Metuchen officials move forward with the creation of the Metuchen Arts District. Middlesex County Freeholder Director Ronald G. Rios joined Metuchen Mayor Jonathan M. Busch on Oct. 6 during the Metuchen Country Fair to announce the county is allocating a $3.5 million grant from…
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North Brunswick pushes for complete train station platform
NORTH BRUNSWICK – Shop. Dine. Ride. Live. The tagline for the MainStreetNB transit village project in North Brunswick could be missing part of its “ride” component unless New Jersey Transit agrees to build a full train station. Mayor Francis “Mac” Womack said he met with and spoke via phone with several legislators, including Middlesex County…
