Tag: Middlesex County Board of County Commissioners
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Middlesex County celebrates 15th annual National Adoption Day event; Assemblyman shares his adoption story
NEW BRUNSWICK – Robert Karabinchak is not new to speaking engagements as a politician. He has served as an assemblyman for District 18 since 2016 and previously served as an Edison Township councilman for eight years. On Nov. 16, Karabinchak was invited for a speaking engagement on a topic that he essentially has lived all…
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Parkview students in Milltown demonstrate ‘domino effect of kindness’ through cereal boxes
MILLTOWN – The students at Parkview School demonstrated a “domino effect of kindness” through a cereal box challenge for their donation to the Middlesex County Spring Food Drive. Some 1,380 boxes were collected within 10 days. On April 5, the 362 students in pre-kindergarten through grade 3 gathered for an assembly in the school’s gymnasium…
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Middlesex County Board of County Commissioners reaffirm fiscal health, announce key focuses for 2022 during annual State of the County address
Middlesex County is doubling down on its commitment to its residents with programs and initiatives specifically focused on revitalizing its education system, continuing to build programs centered around the health and wellness of residents, and ensuring Middlesex County is the best place to live, work and play for all. This year’s State of the…
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Middlesex County Board of County Commissioners to raise Ukrainian flag to call for peace
The Middlesex County Board of County Commissioners will raise the Ukrainian national flag in solidarity with the local Ukrainian community to call for peace at 10 a.m. March 12 outside the Middlesex County Administration Building, 75 Bayard St., New Brunswick. Commissioner Director Ronald G. Rios and Commissioner Charles Kenny will commence a brief ceremony at…
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Middlesex County Board of County Commissioners outlines goals for 2022
The Middlesex County Board of County Commissioners held its annual reorganization meeting, during which members reflected on the county’s efforts during 2021 and shared their vision for the future. The event on Jan. 6 began with the swearing-in ceremonies of re-elected County Commissioners Chanelle Scott McCullum, Shanti Narra and Ronald G. Rios, and Surrogate…
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Township resident accused of sending racist email to Old Bridge councilwoman
An Old Bridge man who allegedly sent a harassing email to an Old Bridge Township councilperson has been charged with bias intimidation. Adam Valvo, 52, of Old Bridge, was charged on April 27 with two counts of fourth-degree bias intimidation and one count of harassment, according to information provided by Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone…
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Piscataway councilwoman appointed to Armwood’s seat; McCullum previously took over for late county commissioner on town council
Chanelle Scott McCullum was sworn into a seat on the Middlesex County Board of County Commissioners on April 21. She fills the seat left vacant after the sudden passing of Deputy Director Kenneth Armwood on March 29. A resident of Piscataway for more than 40 years, McCullum has served on the Piscataway Township Council since…
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County Commissioners, local GOP condemn racist email received by Old Bridge councilwoman
OLD BRIDGE – The Middlesex County Board of County Commissioners, New Jersey Republicans representing the Township of Old Bridge, and Old Bridge Mayor Owen Henry have issued statements vehemently condemning a racist email sent to Ward 3 Councilwoman Edina Brown. Brown, one of two Democrats on the Township Council and the only member of color…
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Middlesex County: The epicenter of thriving businesses
The Middlesex County Board of County Commissioners announces Middlesex County’s Economic Development Initiative for 2021, to be led by Director of Business Engagement Sandy S. Castor. The economic development initiative emphasizes Middlesex County’s connected business infrastructure and its long history of advances in healthcare, education and technology, according to information provided by the Middlesex County…